The
Indian system of nature cure:
Life
is a combination of the body, the sences, the mind
and the atma (spirit or the soul). They can't be separated
from each other, and none can be neglected. From this
combination ensues 'Ayus' - the span of life. Ayurveda
- the sciences of life is the knowledge of this association
and of how to maintain it as long as possible.
Ayurveda
or the 'science longevity' is the system of nature
cure. It is known to promote positive health, natural
beauty and long life. Although rooted in antiquity,
Ayurveda is based on universal principles and is a
living, growing body of knowledge - as useful today
as it was in earlier centuries.
It
is said that Ayurveda is as old as the world itself.
Its very basis is the spiritual knowledge of the ancient
seers of India and the cosmic consciousness in which
they lived. Into its ancient well of profound healing
wisdom, some of the greatest doctors and sages over
time have poured
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their finest insights and discoveries,
transforming it into one of the oldest systems with
a consistent theoretical basis and practical clinical
applications.
Its
strength lies in its broad, all encompassing view of
all dynamic inter-relationship between organic philological
processes, external factors including climate, life
works and diet along with internal psychological and
spiritual condition. Very much like various other systems
of cure based on naturopathy, Ayurveda believes that
disease occurs not as an arbitrary phenomenon but for
definite reasons which if correctly understood could
help to cure and, more importantly, prevents recurrence
of the disease. Ideally human being and nature should
be in perfect harmony. Disease occurs when the equilibrium
between these two disrupted. Restoration of this fundamental
balance, through the use of nature and its products,
is main goal of this medical system. "The object
of Ayurveda", said Susruta the famous physician
some 2600 years ago, "is the restoration to health
of those who are afflicted with diseases and preservation
of sound health of those who are well".
Evidently
Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected
part, but also the individual as a whole. The stress
is on prevention of bodily ailments and not just curing
them. There are no distressing side effects and it has,
today, become and internationally acclaimed form of
healing, rejuvenation and healthy living. |
