WELCOME TO THE MYSTIC WORLD OF AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is a science with deep insight and keen observation. It has a vast historical background and is being flourishing in the Indian subcontinent since time immemorial. The concepts laid down in Ayurveda are highly philosophical with a divine back up. Understanding the principles of Ayurveda requires thorough reading, patience and in-depth thinking. Everything to maintain our gifted life and longevity in this world has been described beautifully with great accuracy and care. Superficially it looks like simply using herbs and minerals for ailments. But there is actually much more to it which is mostly hidden from the present world. Mankind has much to benefit from Ayurveda and we ought to give due respect to this brilliant science.
THE WORD “AYURVEDA”
Scriptures of Ayurveda have been written in Sanskrit and therefore decoding of this language is necessary to understand it. The word “Ayus” means ‘life’ and “Veda” means ‘knowledge’. In short, the knowledge about life is what Ayurveda aims at. A comprehensive data from the beginning of life in the womb of the mother and all aspects until death is available here.
ORIGIN OF AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is thought to have a divine origin directly from God to sages which is quiet hard to believe for many. The astonishing fact is that, the information collected and recorded by these sages and transferred to their students, on cross checking and researching, is found to be correct without error. It is impossible for a man or even a group to research and record such a huge data in one’s life time. Thus there is definitely an element of God deeply buried in this science.
BASICS OF AYURVEDA
The primary aim of Ayurveda is to maintain equilibrium of the body constituents in order to keep up health. The structural and functional components of the body are termed as Doshas, Agni, Dhatus and Malas. A balance of these entities will lead to pleasantness of soul, sense organs and mind bestowing sound health, a condition called as Swasthya.
Prevention of ailments: Prevention of new ailments and avoiding recurrence of once cured conditions is given at most importance. Everything top to bottom to maintain a healthy life has been elaborated and the area concerned with this aspect is called as Swavthavritta. Wellness of mankind is the ultimate goal. A detailed description about the daily routines to follow (Dinacharya) and regimens as per the climatic conditions (Ritucharya) are available. Health of both body as well as mind is essential since both are interrelated. Regular exercise (Vyaayaama) is necessary and suppression of natural urges is to be avoided.
Dinacharya
Early to bed and early to rise is the rule. The day should begin with properly performing the morning ablusions. Nourishment of the sense organs is the next step. The following are advised:
- Regular application of collyrium (anjana) to eyes. This is to eliminate excess doshas in eyes
- Oral hygiene: Cleaning of teeth with twigs of specific plants, tongue scraping and gargling
- Oiling of head, ears, feet and whole body will keep the skin healthy and improves circulation.
- Inhalation of smoke by burning a pipe made of dried medicines. This is to remove vitiated doshas in the nasal route and oral cavity. It is good for head, nose, ears, teeth and throat.
- Instillation of medicinal drops into nose to clear its pathway off any obstruction and enhance the olfactory function is to be performed specially during the rainy season and prior to winter season.
- Regular bathing, wearing clean clothes, use of fragrance, use of ornaments, cutting of hair and nails, use of foot wears etc are all advised to maintain pleasantness of body and mind.
- Regular exercise or Vyaayaama is recommended for a sound body and mind and also to burn out the excess doshas.
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