Ayurvedic scale

#This invention relates generally to the field of Ayurveda, and more particularly to a machine that physical represents or models the philosophical essence of the ancient science and philosophy of Ayurveda in the form of a tri-armed scale.

#Rooted in India's ancient scriptures known as the Vedas, Ayurveda is both a science of preventative health and a philosophy of living. At its core is the fundamental belief that all disease is caused by disharmony brought on by violating the fundamental laws of nature, which are reflected in each individual's inner wisdom. Moreover, and as Ayurveda is a proponent of reincarnation of the intellect, mind, and ego, it suggests that we continue to karmatically carry with us unresolved transgressions from previous lifetimes. It labors to remove the underlying cause of disease by seeking the balance that is derived from righting such infractions, and thereby eradicating afflictions at their proverbial roots as well as preventing potential illnesses from ever manifesting. Its primary tool is the proper use of foods and herbs to maintain or restore the body's natural state of balance.

#To assist us in making decisions that are in accordance with objective truth relative to our place in the universe, Ayurveda provides guidelines in the form of doshas. The word dosha literally means, “that which has a fault”, and refers to the experiential nature of our existence. As Ayurveda recognizes consciousness as the only perfection, it leads us away from even striving for perfection of body, health or life. These unattainable pursuits, it suggests, create burdens on the spirit that necessarily steal vitality from our life force. Instead, Ayurveda advocates a migration towards balance in these areas as a means of aspiring toward the only empowering vision of perfection—pure consciousness.

#FIG. 1A shows the front view of a full model Ayurvedic Scale with both a Slide and Pan type weighting system, which is set to indicate no emotional imbalance (i.e. all three Slide Weights are set to “0-20”) and a perfectly balanced Ayurvedic Vata-Pitta-Kapha body type (i.e. an equal number of Pan units of measure are held by each of the three dosha pans).

#FIG. 1B shows the top view of a full model Ayurvedic Scale with both a Slide and Pan type weighting system, which is set to indicate no emotional imbalance (i.e. all three Slide Weights are set to “0-20”) and a perfectly balanced Ayurvedic Vata-Pitta-Kapha body type (i.e. an equal number of Pan units of measure are held by each of the three dosha pans).

#FIG. 2A shows the front view of a full model Ayurvedic Scale with a single Slide type weighting system, which is set to indicate no emotional imbalance (i.e. all three Slide Weights are set to “0-20”) and a perfectly balanced Ayurvedic Vata-Pitta-Kapha body type (i.e. an equal score on Section 2 is reflected in each of the three doshas).

#Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner. Examples of this qualification include, but are not limited to the following:

#the Slide-Weighting System can be comprised of hooks, bins, or other fasteners in lieu of a notched bar (ie as in FIG. 4);

#the Pan-Weighting System can be converted to a system similar to that of the aforementioned Slide-Weighting System;