What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a holistic Indian system of medicine
that uses a constitutional model. It works to provide
a flexible guidance to attain a state of positive health.
Its treatment and techniques is also flexible for people
with health challenges.
Ayurveda is derived from two Sanskrit root words:
Ayu, which means Life, and Veda, which means
the Knowledge. Thus Ayurveda refers to the Science
of life.
The ancient rishis or seers of truth, discovered truth
by means of religious practices & disciplines. Through
intensive meditation, they manifested truth in their
daily lives. Ayurvedic system of health is conversance
of practical, philosophical & religious experiences
of great sages.
Ayurveda is a fine blend of Science, Religion &
Philosophy as well. We use the word religion to denote
philosophical perceptions and discipline in conduct
through which, the doors of perception open to all aspects
of life. Through its scientific approach to human life,
Ayurveda works to harness the intricate abilities of
human body and mind. With its philosophical approach
to human life, Ayurveda preaches us to recognize ourselves
as miniscule component of this magnificent universe.
The physiological and pharmacological concepts of Ayurveda
are structured in "whole- someness". Therefore, the
Ayurvedic description of "human body" and the "drugs"
are dealt from a holistic plane. Even their "interface"
is identified from a holistic perspective.
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