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AIAPGET Ayurveda Kriya Sharira Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Kriya Sharira examined in AIAPGET Ayurveda — 2 chapters, 5 topics, plus 51 flashcards written against it.
Kriya Sharira syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Kriya Sharira in AIAPGET Ayurveda, not a summary of it.
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Introduction to Kriya Sharira
2 topics- Concept of Sharira
- Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala
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Physiology
3 topics- Digestive System
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
Kriya Sharira flashcards for AIAPGET Ayurveda
24 of 51 cards from the Kriya Sharira deck — real questions with worked answers.
What is the literal meaning and scope of 'Kriya Sharira' in Ayurveda?
Kriya = function/action, Sharira = body; it is Ayurvedic physiology — the study of the normal functions and physiological activities of the living body (Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Agni, etc.).
Define 'Sharira' according to Ayurveda.
Sharira is that which constantly undergoes 'shiryate' (decay/destruction); the physical body that is subject to continuous catabolism and is the seat of the soul, mind, and senses.
What are the three pillars (Trayopstambha) that uphold the Sharira?
Ahara (food), Nidra (sleep), and Brahmacharya (regulated sexual/celibate conduct).
What are the four fundamental components forming the basis of the body (per Sharira concept)?
Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala are the three roots (Mula) of the body, supported by Agni; together they govern structure and function.
Name the three Doshas.
Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
Which Mahabhutas predominate in each of the three Doshas?
Vata = Vayu + Akasha; Pitta = Agni (with a little Jala); Kapha = Prithvi + Jala.
List the five subtypes (bheda) of Vata.
Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana, and Apana.
List the five subtypes of Pitta.
Pachaka, Ranjaka, Sadhaka, Alochaka, and Bhrajaka.
List the five subtypes of Kapha.
Kledaka, Avalambaka, Bodhaka, Tarpaka, and Shleshaka.
What are the main functions (karma) of Vata Dosha?
Movement (chala), initiation of all activity, control of the nervous system, respiration, excretion, and stimulation of Agni; it governs all body movements and is the leader of the Tridosha.
What are the principal functions of Pitta Dosha?
Digestion and metabolism (pachana), production of heat, vision, hunger/thirst, complexion, intelligence, and color (ranjana of blood).
What are the principal functions of Kapha Dosha?
Provides stability, lubrication, unctuousness, strength, immunity, binding (sandhana), nourishment, and supports the joints and body bulk.
Name the seven Dhatus in their correct order of formation.
Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, and Shukra.
What is the function of Rasa Dhatu?
Preenana — nourishment and satisfaction of the body; it is the plasma/lymph derived directly from digested food (Ahara Rasa).
What is the function of Rakta Dhatu?
Jeevana — sustaining life; it carries oxygen/nourishment, maintains complexion, and is closely associated with Pitta.
What is the function of Mamsa, Meda, and Asthi Dhatus respectively?
Mamsa = lepana (covering/plastering, gives muscular form); Meda = snehana (lubrication, unctuousness); Asthi = dharana (support/skeletal framework).
What is the function of Majja and Shukra Dhatus?
Majja = purana (filling of bone cavities, nourishes bones/eyes); Shukra = garbhotpadana (reproduction, production of offspring).
What is the Ashraya-Ashrayi relationship between Doshas and Dhatus?
Doshas reside in Dhatus: Pitta in Rakta, Kapha in Mamsa/Meda/Majja/Shukra, and Vata in Asthi (Vata's seat is Asthi). Increase of an ashrayi increases its ashraya and vice versa, except Vata-Asthi which is inverse.
What are the three Malas (waste products) of the body?
Purisha (feces), Mutra (urine), and Sweda (sweat).
Differentiate Dhatu-mala from the principal Malas, giving examples.
Dhatu-malas are byproducts of dhatu metabolism: e.g., Kapha from Rasa, Pitta from Rakta, body orifice excreta (kha-mala) from Mamsa, sweat from Meda, nails/hair from Asthi, and eye-secretions from Majja.
Define Agni and state its primary role.
Agni is the biological fire responsible for digestion, absorption, assimilation, and metabolic transformation of food into body tissues; it is essential for life and longevity.
Name the 13 types of Agni in the body.
1 Jatharagni (central digestive fire), 5 Bhutagnis (one per Mahabhuta), and 7 Dhatvagnis (one per Dhatu) = 13 total.
What are the four functional states (avastha) of Agni?
Sama (balanced/normal), Vishama (irregular, Vata-driven), Tikshna (hyperactive/sharp, Pitta-driven), and Manda (sluggish/weak, Kapha-driven).
What is Jatharagni and why is it considered most important?
Jatharagni is the central digestive fire in the stomach/duodenum; it is the chief Agni that governs all other (Bhuta and Dhatu) Agnis and performs the primary digestion of food.
Planning Kriya Sharira for AIAPGET Ayurveda
Kriya Sharira is about 17% of the AIAPGET Ayurveda syllabus by topic count — 5 of 30 topics, spread over 2 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 4 hours.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Kriya Sharira (AIAPGET Ayurveda) FAQ
What is in the AIAPGET Ayurveda Kriya Sharira syllabus?
Kriya Sharira is split into 2 chapters — Introduction to Kriya Sharira and Physiology, containing 5 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in Kriya Sharira for AIAPGET Ayurveda?
2 chapters. Kriya Sharira accounts for about 17% of the topics in the whole AIAPGET Ayurveda syllabus (5 of 30).
How long should I spend on Kriya Sharira for AIAPGET Ayurveda?
Budget around 4 hours for a first pass through Kriya Sharira — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 5 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for AIAPGET Ayurveda Kriya Sharira?
Yes — a 51-card Kriya Sharira deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.