Ayurvedic Psychology Part 1: 16 Personality Patterns

Discover Ayurveda’s hidden science of personality types, beyond doshas, unlocking 16 secret mind archetypes

What you'll learn

Explain the core principles of Ayurvedic psychology and how it differs from body-type-based Ayurveda.

Identify and describe the 16 Ayurvedic personality archetypes, along with their key traits and behaviors.

Calculate and interpret your own personality type using structured self-assessment methods.

Recognize different personality patterns in others to better understand their motivations and actions.

Apply Ayurvedic psychology insights to make wiser decisions in relationships, work, and personal growth.

Use practical strategies to balance and refine your personality for greater mental clarity and well-being.

Requirements

Willingness and receptivity

Description

Ayurvedic Psychology: Unlocking the 16 Secret Personality Archetypes of the MindThe Forgotten Treasure of AyurvedaWhat if I told you Ayurveda has a secret chapter,one so powerful, so hidden, that even most Ayurvedic doctors rarely touch it?Not about doshas. Not about Prakriti.This is about your inner psychology,the very architecture of your mind.Over 5,000 years ago, the Charaka Samhita, along with Sushruta and Kashyap Samhita, described sixteen distinct archetypes of the human mind. Not body types. Not medical conditions. But the deep traits that shape how we think, feel, act, and even dream.These 16 archetypes are a hidden treasure,buried in plain sight in the ancient texts. Forgotten by most. Misunderstood by many. But once you see them, you cannot unsee them.And the best part? This course will not just speak in theory. Every archetype will be brought alive with real-world examples,famous leaders, artists, scientists, rebels, even celebrities you know today. You will laugh. You will recognize yourself. You will recognize your boss, your friend, your favorite actor. And you will finally understand,why people are the way they are.Why Join This CourseDiscover a 5,000-year-old system of psychology unknown to most modern thinkers.Learn how to identify personality types in real life, from colleagues to world leaders.Gain a new perspective on human behavior, relationships, and leadership.Understand how to apply this wisdom in self-growth, counseling, coaching, and conflict resolution.Experience an eye-opening, fun, and mysterious journey that changes how you see the world.Why This Matters NowLook around. The world is burning with conflict, confusion, endless division. Why? Because we don’t understand the psychology of difference. We try to make everyone the same. But Ayurveda whispers a secret: people are not meant to be the same. There can be sixteen different types and more with countless mixtures of these primary 16 types.When leaders know this, they stop expecting a Vanaspatya to act like a Brahma. When teachers know this, they nurture the Gandharva differently from the Yamya. When you know this, your relationships, your career, even your sense of self,change forever.This is why this knowledge, hidden for millennia, is a solution to modern chaos. It gives us perspective. It gives us compassion. It gives us clarity.This isn’t just a course. It’s a revelation. A mirror that shows humanity’s deepest patterns, and a lamp that lights up paths for healing, growth, and understanding.Why This Knowledge Feels Like Forbidden TreasureThink about it,modern psychology speaks of personality tests, MBTI, and many more. But Ayurveda described sixteen mind-archetypes thousands of years ago. Hidden in Sanskrit verses. Waiting.And here’s the thrilling part: this knowledge is not abstract philosophy. When you study these archetypes with real-world lenses, you see them everywhere:The Brahma type in visionary leaders like Gandhi or Tesla.The Indra type in political figures commanding nations.The Gandharva type in musicians who mesmerize the world.The Aasur type in Fierce self-worshiping extremist leaders.The Sarp type in cruel criminals swinging between extreme anger and extreme paranoia.The Vanaspatya type in those who live without spark,drifting, existing.Once you know this framework, you begin to recognize people instantly. You know their drives, their flaws, their gifts. You begin to predict behavior. You begin to understand society itself.A Course That Brings Ancient Wisdom to LifeThis is not a dry recitation of Sanskrit shlokas. Nor is it shallow modern “typing.” This course is a living experience.Every archetype explained with stories, celebrities, real-life examples.Discussions on how each archetype shapes relationships, careers, leadership, creativity, and even spirituality.Insights on how to identify your own mind-type,and work with it, not against it.Lessons on how to recognize the archetypes in others,so you can navigate life more wisely.Step in. Decode the hidden minds. See the world like the sages did.Here is a breakdown of the most incredible personality types described in Ayurveda -The Sattvic Archetypes: Light, Clarity, and VisionThe Sattvic personalities embody wisdom, purity, and higher order. They shine like guiding stars,each with a unique glow.Brahma (The Creator Mind)Expansive, nurturing, cosmic in outlook. The Brahma type builds worlds, systems, and visions. Think of founders who dream beyond themselves.Rishi (The Seer Mind)Silent, contemplative, deeply intuitive. They live in truth, often detached, often feared, but always respected. A Rishi sees before others believe.Indra (The Kingly Mind)Majestic, commanding, authoritative. Born to lead, yet tested by pride. The Indra type is the charismatic ruler everyone follows.Yamya (The Judge Mind)Firm, unwavering, just. Like Yama himself, they embody discipline, rules, and law. Their strength? Boundaries. Their gift? Order.Varun (The Oceanic Mind)Mysterious, vast, and deep. Like water, they flow, adapt, and cover hidden depths. A Varun mind sees the undercurrents others miss.Kuber (The Treasurer Mind)Guardians of wealth, prosperity, and security. Kuber types manage resources with uncanny skill. They attract abundance,but must balance generosity with control.Gandharva (The Artist Mind)Dreamy, musical, expressive. Masters of beauty and performance. A Gandharva mind turns life into art.The Rajasic Archetypes: Fire, Desire, and MotionThe Rajasic personalities are driven, restless, ambitious. They change the world,but not always gently.Asur (The Devil Mind)Rebellious, ambitious, commanding. Asur types break systems, defy limits, and reshape society. Both feared and admired.Rakshas (The Traitor Mind)Forceful, protective, sometimes destructive. Rakshas minds are warriors,loyal, aggressive, unstoppable.Paisach (The Ghoul Mind)Haunted, restless, never satisfied. Always craving, always searching. Their hunger is their drive, and their curse.Preta (The Ghost Mind)Obsessive, clinging, unable to let go. Preta minds live in attachments,of ideas, possessions, relationships.Sarp (The Serpentine Mind)Sharp, strategic, hypnotic. Like the serpent, they move with precision and subtlety,masters of timing, secrecy, and power.Shakun (The Vulture Mind)Mysterious, unpredictable, filled with signs and patterns. They live in coincidences, and others look to them for hidden meaning.UPCOMING - The Tamasic Archetypes: Darkness, Instinct, and StillnessThe Tamasic personalities are heavy, instinct-driven, stagnant. They remind us of the primal layers of being.Pashav (The Animal-like Mind)Driven by survival and desire. They act on instinct, rarely reflecting. Purely primal,yet undeniably human at the core.Matsya (The Fish-like Mind)Fickle, scattered, unstable. Like a fish darting in water, they move without direction,easily influenced, easily lost.Vanaspatya (The Tree-like Mind)Still, rooted, immobile. Living, yet passive. The Vanaspatya mind exists, endures, but rarely evolves.Step Into the MysteryBy the end of this course, you will not only know the 16 archetypes,you will see them in action. Around you. Within you. Everywhere.This is not just knowledge. It is the sight. The kind of sight that cannot be unseen.Ayurveda hid this treasure in its deepest chambers. Now, for the first time, it is here,decoded, explained, made alive.Welcome to a map to the human mind, written in fire, mystery, and timeless truth!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 What is Ayurveda?

Lecture 2 Classical Definition of Ayurveda

Lecture 3 Classical Aim of Ayurveda

Lecture 4 The Origin of Ayurveda

Lecture 5 Scientific Evidence in Ayurveda

Lecture 6 Ashtang Ayurveda - The Eight Limbs of Ayurveda

Lecture 7 Psychology/Psychiatry in Ayurveda

Section 2: The Three Great Functional Patterns of the Matrix

Lecture 8 Triguna- The Stages of Evolution

Lecture 9 Triguna - The Game of Life

Lecture 10 What is Dravya?

Lecture 11 Dravya - Unit of Independent Existence

Lecture 12 Dravya - The Unit of Creation

Lecture 13 The Nine Elements - Introduction

Section 3: Introduction to Ayurvedic Personality Types

Lecture 14 The Sattvic Personality Types

Lecture 15 The Rajasic & Tamasic Personality Types

Section 4: The Brahma Satva

Lecture 16 Shuchi (Spiritual Mental and Physical Purity)

Lecture 17 Satya Abhisandh (Commitment to Absolute Truth)

Lecture 18 Jitatman (Self-Mastery and Discipline)

Lecture 19 Samvibhagina (Discretion)

Lecture 20 Gyana Vigyana Vachan Prativachan Sampanna (Master of Knowledge, Science, and Dis

Lecture 21 Smritimant (Gifted with Supreme Memory)

Lecture 22 Kaam Krodha Parivarjitah (Free from Lust and Anger)

Lecture 23 Samam Sarvabhooteshu (Equality Towards All Beings)

Lecture 24 Brahma - Recap

Section 5: Arsh (Rishi) Satva

Lecture 25 Ijja (Yajna, Sacred Rituals)

Lecture 26 Swadhyaya and Vrata (Self-Study and Sacred Vows)

Lecture 27 Hom (Offerings in Fire Rituals/Self Sacrificing)

Lecture 28 Brahmacharya (Spiritual Discipline and Celibacy)

Lecture 29 Atithivrat (Hospitality and Unassuming Guest Devotion)

Lecture 30 Upshant Mad Maan (Calm Beyond Pride and Ego)

Lecture 31 Pratibha (Intuitive Insight and Brilliance)

Lecture 32 Vachan (Power of Oration)

Lecture 33 Vigyan and Dharanshakti (Science and Power of Retention)

Section 6: Indra Satva

Lecture 34 Aishwarya (Divine Prosperity and Splendor)

Lecture 35 Adeya Vakyam (Commanding Respect)

Lecture 36 Shoor (Valorous and Courageous)

Lecture 37 Ojasvi (Radiant with Vital Energy)

Lecture 38 Aklishta Karma (Performer of Cruelty-free Actions)

Lecture 39 Dirghdarshina (Visionary with Long Foresight)

Lecture 40 Dharma Artha Kama (Balance of Duty, Prosperity, and Desires)

Section 7: Yamya Satva

Lecture 41 Lekhastha ( Keen Observer of Law/Truth)

Lecture 42 Praptkarina (The Granter of Deserved Outcomes)

Lecture 43 Asampraharya (The Uncontested Judge)

Lecture 44 Utthanwant (The Upholder of Righteousness)

Lecture 45 Smritiwant (Bestower of the Power of Remembrance)

Lecture 46 Aishwarya (Righteous Power and Authority)

Lecture 47 Vyapgat Rag Irshya Dvesh Moh (Cleansed of Attachment, Jealousy, Hatred

Section 8: Vaarun Satva

Lecture 48 Shoor Dheer (Courageous and Composed)

Lecture 49 Shuchi Ashuchi Deveshina (Pure in essence and a foe of impurity)

Lecture 50 Yajjavaan (Performer of Cosmic Duties/Social Projects)

Lecture 51 Ambh Vihar (Water Lover/Dweller)

Lecture 52 Aklishta Karma (Performer of Cruelty-free Actions)

Lecture 53 Sthana Kopa Prasad (Balanced in Anger and Grace)

Lecture 54 Vaarun - Recap

Section 9: Kauber Satva

Lecture 55 Intro to Kauber (The Wealth Creator)

Lecture 56 Sthana Maan Upbhog (Dignity in Possession and Use of Wealth)

Lecture 57 Parivaar Sampann (Creator and nurturer of communal prosperity)

Lecture 58 Parivaar Sampann 2 (Creator and nurturer of communal prosperity)

Lecture 59 Kauber - Dharma in Community: Examples

Lecture 60 Dharma Artha Kaam Nityam (Daily harmony of responsibility, wealth, and fulfillme

Lecture 61 Shuchi (Purity in Wealth Generation)

Lecture 62 Sukh Vihar (Comfortble Lifestyle)

Lecture 63 Vyakta Kopa Prasad (Visible Anger and Joy)

Lecture 64 Kauber - Recap

Section 10: Gandharva Satva

Lecture 65 Gandharva - Introduction

Lecture 66 Nritya (Dance as Spiritual Expression)

Lecture 67 Gaan (The Art of Singing)

Lecture 68 Vadya (Musical Instruments)

Lecture 69 Alaap (Melodic Improvisation/Long Conversation)

Lecture 70 Shloka (Systematic Tuneful Recital)

Lecture 71 Akhyayika (Narrative Singing/Story Telling)

Lecture 72 Itihaas Puraan Kushalam (Mastery Narrator of History,Legends and Epics)

Lecture 73 Gandh (Fragrance and Sensory Aesthetics)

Lecture 74 Mala (Garland - Accessories)

Lecture 75 Anulepa (Cosmetic Ointments and Aesthetics)

Lecture 76 Anulepa - Skin Painting Traditions

Lecture 77 Vasan (Clothing and Adornment)

Lecture 78 Stri Vihar 1 (Ardent Admirer of Opposite Sex)

Lecture 79 Stri Vihar – Apsara (Highly Accomplised Liberal Women)

Lecture 80 Kaam (Pristine Desire and Love)

Lecture 81 Anasuyak (Free from Jealousy)

Section 11: Rajasic Ayurvedic Personality Types

Lecture 82 Introduction to Rajasic Ayurvedic Personality Types

Section 12: Aasur Satva

Lecture 83 Introduction to Aasur (The Devil)

Lecture 84 Shoor (The Brave)

Lecture 85 Chand (The Fierce)

Lecture 86 Chand (The Fierce)– Example - Pol Pot

Lecture 87 Chand (The Fierce)= Extremist

Lecture 88 Chand (The Fierce)– Angulimaal

Lecture 89 Asuyak (Finds Faults in Good)

Lecture 90 Asuyak (Finds Faults in Good) – Part 2

Lecture 91 Sampattivaan (Wealth-Creator)

Lecture 92 Aupadhik / Kapati (Deceptive and Cunning)

Lecture 93 Aupadhik / Kapati (Deceptive and Cunning) – Genghis Khan

Lecture 94 Aupadhik / Kapati (Deceptive and Cunning)– Mussolini etc

Lecture 95 Ugra (Extremist)

Lecture 96 Annanukrosh, Daya Shunya (Merciless, Without Compassion)

Lecture 97 Atmapujak (Self-Worshipper)

Section 13: Rakshas Satva

Lecture 98 Introduction to Rakshas (The Traitor)

Lecture 99 Rakshas Vs Aasur

Lecture 100 Amarshinh (Intolerant/Jeolous of Other's Progress)

Lecture 101 Anubandh Koop (Holds Grudges)

Lecture 102 Chidraprahrinah (Exploit Weaknesses)

Lecture 103 Rakshas (The Traitor) - Example - Mansingh

Lecture 104 Rakshas (The Traitor) - Example - Mir Jafar

Lecture 105 Kroor Ahaar Ati Matra Amish (Food Through Atrocity, Gluttonous, Meat-Obsessed)

Lecture 106 Swapna Ayas Bahul (Over-Sleeping/Light Sleep/Day Sleep and Workaholic)

Lecture 107 Rakshas (The Traitor) Eat, Sleep and Work Relation

Lecture 108 Rakshas (The Traitor) Gang Leaders

Lecture 109 Irshya (Envy)

Lecture 110 Rakshas (The Traitor) - Example - Antonio Salieri

Lecture 111 Rakshas - Recap

Section 14: Paishach Satva

Lecture 112 Introduction to Pishach (Ghoul)

Lecture 113 Mahashana (Excessive Eater) with Examples

Lecture 114 Cannibalism – Jeffrey Dahmer

Lecture 115 Brahma Pishach – Issai Sagawa

Lecture 116 Brahma Pishach – Armin Meiwes

Lecture 117 Paishach – Strain (Feminine)

Lecture 118 Brahma Paishach – Carl Tenzler

Lecture 119 Paishach – Karen Greenlee

Lecture 120 Paishach – The Butterfly Garden

Section 15: Sarp Satva

Lecture 121 Introduction to Sarp (The Snake)

Lecture 122 Kruddha Shoor Akrudha Bhiru (Aggressive When Angry, Scared When Not Angry)

Lecture 123 Tikshna, Ayas Bahul (Sharp, Excessive Effort)

Lecture 124 Santrasta Gochar, Ahar Vihar Param (Ever Alert Senses/Territorial, Food And Life

Lecture 125 Sarp (The Snake) - Example - Guy George

Section 16: Preta Satva

Lecture 126 Introduction to Preta (The Ghost)

Lecture 127 Ghost in Ancient Cultures

Lecture 128 Ahaar Kaam (Food and Lust Driven)

Lecture 129 Dukh Sheel Achar (Miserable Conduct)

Lecture 130 Preta (The Ghost) - Examples

Lecture 131 Dukh Upchar (Treatment of Misery)

Lecture 132 Asuyak (Finds Faults in Good)

Lecture 133 Asamvibhagina (Lacks Discretion)

Lecture 134 Asamvibhagina (Lacks Discretion) – Example

Lecture 135 Atilolup (Excessive Greed)

Lecture 136 Akarmasheel (Inactive, Lazy)

Lecture 137 Akarmasheel - Leading to Suicidal Tendencies

Lecture 138 Preta (The Ghost) - Recap

Section 17: Shakun Satva

Lecture 139 Introduction to Shakun (The Vulture)

Lecture 140 Shakun Vs Sarp

Lecture 141 Ajastra Ahar Vihaar Param (Unending Obsession With Food & Lifestyle)

Lecture 142 Anavasthit (Unstable)

Lecture 143 Amarshinh (Intolerant/Jeolous of Other's Progress) – Examples

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