AYURVEDA : Introduction & Principles of Ayurveda

 

हिताहितं सुखं दुःखमायुस्तस्य हिताहितम्।

मानं च तच्च यत्रोक्तमायुर्वेदः स उच्यते॥

हित आयु (जीवन के अनुकूल), अहित आयु (जीवन के प्रतिकूल), सुख आयु (स्वस्थ जीवन), एवं दुःख आयु (रोग अवस्था) - इनका वर्णन हो उसे आयुर्वेद कहते हैं।

Introduction of Ayurveda

Ayurveda “आयुर्वेद” is one of the oldest medical systems in the world, Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of natural and holistic health. This word of Sanskrit origin is made up of two roots - Ayuḥ + Veda ("Ayu" means longevity (life) and "Veda" means science). Therefore, the literal meaning of Ayurveda is the science of life “जीवन का विज्ञान”. It was born in our India only. It has also been accepted by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a traditional system of medicine. Ayurvedic medicine can never be compared with the modern medicine system, because their way of working on the body has been quite different from each other. While allopathic medicines are designed to fight disease, Ayurvedic medicines work to strengthen the body's immune system against disease, so that your body can fight that disease on its own. According to Ayurvedic medicine, to remain physically and mentally healthy, it is necessary to have a right balance of body, mind and soul (nature) and when this balance gets disturbed, we fall ill. As we have told you above, Ayurvedic medicine is several thousand years old. That is why, even today, along with herbal medicines, special types of yoga, exercise and dietary changes, etc. are also used to treat or prevent any disease.

Basic Principles of Ayurveda

Ayurveda is based on the principle of Panchamahabhutas, that is, the combination of five elements described as Tridosha, from which all things and living bodies are created. For example, Vata (sky + air), Pitta (fire + fire) and Kapha (water + earth). All these three doshas are found in the living beings. The mental spiritual qualities are described as sattva, rajas and tamas. Various variations and mixtures of sattva, rajas and tamas constitute human nature and personality. Ayurveda considers the human body to be a combination of three doshas, five elements (pancha mahabhutas), seven body fibers (sapta dhatu), five senses and five organs of action, mind (manas), knowledge (buddhi) and soul (atman). The theory of Ayurveda considers their structure and balanced activity of activities as the goal, which is a symbol of good health. Any kind of imbalance between the internal and external components is the cause of disease and the therapy is to restore the balance through various techniques, procedures, diet, diet and medicines.

How is disease diagnosed in Ayurveda?

Nidan in Ayurveda is a process by which the body is examined on a regular basis to determine whether all the body functions are in balance. In Ayurveda, diseases are identified and diagnosed through physical examination of eight tests, namely pulse, urine, faeces, tongue, sound (voice), touch, eye. In simple language, doctors diagnose disease by examining the patient's immunity, vitality, digestive power, daily routine, dietary habits and even his mental state.

Features of Ayurveda

In ancient times, Ayurveda was divided into eight special parts, due to which it is called Ashtanga Ayurveda, which include the following:

Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine), Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics), Graha Chikitsa (Psychiatry), Shalakya (ENT), Shalya Tantra (Surgery), Vish Tantra (Toxicology), Rasayana (Geriatrics), Vajikarana (Science of Vitality)

In the last 50 years of development of teaching and training in Ayurveda it has now developed into specific branches. They are:

·         आयुर्वेद सिद्धांत Ayurveda Siddhanta (Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda)

·         आयुर्वेद संहिता  Ayurveda Samhita

·         रचना शारीर  Rachana Sharir (Anatomy)

·         क्रिया शारीर Kriya Sharir (Physiology)

·         कायfचिकित्सा Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine)

·         पंचकर्म Panchakarma

·         कौमार भृत्य Kumar Bhrita (Pediatrics)

·         प्रसूति तंत्र Prasuti Tantra (Obstetrics and Gynecology)

·         भैषज्य कल्पना Bhaishajya Kalpana (Pharmacology)

·          स्वस्थ वृत Swasth Vrat (Preventive and Social Medicine)

·         रोग निदान Roganidana (Pathology)

·         शल्य तंत्र Shalya Tantra (Surgery)

·         शालाक्य तंत्र Shalakya Tantra (ENT)

·         मनोरोग Manoroga (Psychiatry)

·         द्रव्यगुण विज्ञान Dravyaguna Vigyana (Materia Medica and Pharmacology)

·         रस शास्त्र Rasa Shashtra (Alchemy)

Ayurveda is such a medical treatment that cures a person completely from any disease. In today's era, people should prefer Ayurveda treatment for even the smallest ailments. Ayurveda enhances human life. Today we have seen a small introduction of Ayurveda. In this way, information about the benefits and treatment of Ayurveda will be given from the next blog. To stay connected with such information, you should keep this blog connected with us through your social media. Thank you.