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Ayurveda translates into
English as the Science of Life Ayur-life, veda-science. Ayurveda
is the oldest and most developed life science of natural healing in
the world. Life is the outcome of the union of body (Sharir), sense
organs (Indriya), Psyche (Mana) and Soul (Atma). Ayurveda is not
merely a system of Healing, but an entire way of life that aims to
bring about the perfect balance of the entire personality - body, mind
and spirit. Ayurveda is based on theory of tridosha of the three
Biological forces - Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Disease arises when there
is an imbalance among the three Doshas and aim of the therapy is to
bring about the required equilibrium.
Ayurveda is a system of healing that was originated in India thousands
of years ago. Historical evidence of Ayurveda could be found in the
ancient books of wisdom known as the Vedas. In Rig Veda, the oldest of
the vedas, over 60 Ayurvedic preparations were mentioned that could be
used to help an individual in overcoming various ailments. The Rig
Veda was written over 6,000 years ago, but really Ayurveda has been
around even longer than that. Ayurveda is more than just a medical
system. It is a Science of Life.
Ayurveda is a science in the sense that it is a complete system. It is
a qualitative, holistic science of health and longevity, a philosophy
and system of healing the whole person, body and mind. This system
evolved at a time when philosophy and medicine were not separated;
hence philosophical views have strongly influenced the Ayurvedic way
of thinking.
The word, Ayurveda, derived from the ancient Indian language,
Sanskrit, means "Knowledge of Life". Ayurveda's basic principle is the
concept that you are capable of taking charge of your own life and
healing.
As per Ayurveda there are three main energies that combine to form all
things in the universe. These are recognized as being fundamental to
all life and are seen in the processes of growth, maintenance, and
decay. Their actions are named anabolism, metabolism, and catabolism
in the western sciences. Three doshas or three energetic forces
control the activities of the body are:
VATA
The Vata dosha is the most important of the three doshas. In the
classic Ayurveda books it is quoted that other doshas are lame without
the help of vata. The elements combine with Ether and Air in dominance
to form what is known in Ayurveda as Vata Dosha Vata dominates the
lower part of the body, which is below umbilicus. The movements of
body fluid, metabolism, elimination of waste products, relaying
stimulus to brain and response to organs and tissues, heart beat,
respiration, body movements etc are assisted by VATA. Vata dominated
regions are intestines, lumbar region, ears, bones and skin.
PITTA
The elements with Fire and Water in dominence combine to form the
Pitta Dosha . The Pitta Dosha is responsible for the process of
transformation or metabolism. The transformation of foods into
nutrients that our bodies can assimilate is an example of a Pitta
function. Pitta is also responsible for metabolism in the organ and
tissue systems as well as cellular metabolism.
KAPHA
Finally, it is predominantly the water and earth elements, which
combine to form the Kapha Dosha. Kapha is responsible for growth,
adding structure unit by unit. It also offers protection, for example,
in form of the cerebral-spinal fluid, which protects the brain and
spinal column. The mucosal lining of the stomach is another example of
the function of Kapha Dosha protecting the tissues.
When the three Doshas are well harmonised and function in a balanced
manner, it results in good nourishment and well-being of the
individual. But when there is imbalance or disharmony within or
between them, it will result in elemental imbalance, leading to
various kinds of ailments. The Ayurvedic concept of physical health
revolves round these three Doshas and its primary purpose is to help
maintain them in a balanced state and thus to prevent disease. |
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