Which statement is true regarding transient hypertension and the dosha association?

• A. Transient hypertension is associated with Vata
• B. Transient hypertension is associated with Pitta
• C. Transient hypertension is associated with Kapha
• D. Transient hypertension is associated with Sattva

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is how mental qualities influence short-term physiological changes. In this framework, transient hypertension is seen as a temporary, non-disease state that can fluctuate with the mind’s energetic quality. Sattva is the guna associated with balance, clarity, and responsive equilibrium; in some teaching models it is linked to short-lived physiological shifts that can accompany momentary changes in mental state. So transient rises in blood pressure are described as aligning with Sattva rather than a stable, long-term imbalance. The other states—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—tend to reflect more lasting or tissue-level imbalances, which is why the association with Sattva is the best fit for a temporary hypertensive episode.