Ayurveda, the ancient healing system is the pride of Indian culture and heritage. It is believed that Lord Brahma, the creator, blessed humanity with this precious system of healing to safeguard and foster its health and assure longevity. Ayurveda is the science of life, which deals with the secrets of longevity, diseases and their cure, healthy food, beverages and habits.
Ayurveda is a fine art and science that deals with the body, mind and soul.
Importance of Ayurveda
AYU- the life itself, is the instrument to attain Dharma – Sustainance, Artha – Worldly wellbeing and Sukha – Happiness. The individual, who wishes to achieve such an AYU, should follow the recommendations of Ayurveda, with utmost respect.
Ayurveda defines health as:
समदोष समाग्निश्च समधातु मलक्रियः।
प्रसन्नात्मेन्द्रीय मनः स्वस्थ इत्यभिदीयते।।
which means- a balanced state of Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), Agni (the digestive and metabolic power) ,Dhatu (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra) ,Mala (the excretions like sweat, stool and urine) and pleasant mind, soul and sensory organs.
Ayurveda speaks extensively of :-
- Dinacharya (the daily observance of practices)
- Rithucharya (the seasonal observance of food and behavioral habits)
- Dosha
- Dhatu (the elements)
- Mala (the excretions)