INDEX Chapter 1. Introduction 2. Prakriti 1. Definition of prakriti II. What Determines the Prakriti III. Types of Prakriti IV. Prakriti assessment 3. Role of Prakriti in health 4. Manas 1. Definition of Manas II. Characteristics of Manas III. Objects of Manas IV. Functions of Manas V. Physiology of Manas 5. Manas Prakriti (Mental Temperament) 1. Sattvic Mental Constitutions II. Rajas Mental Constitutions III. Tamas Mental Constitution IV. Manas Bhavas 6. Psychopathology in ayurveda 7. Personality disorder I. What is personality disorder II. What Causes personality disorder III. Different types of personality disorder IV. Effects on social functioning V. Signs and symptoms VI. Relationship with other mental disorders VII. Diagnosis VIII. Challenges IX. History X. Brief description of Personality disorders of DSM-IV XI. Normality versus pathology 8. Modern concept of Prakriti 9. General Discussion 10. Short Notes 11. Bibliography 12. Museum of Brain and Mind, Nagpur