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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

MEANING OF THE WORD AYURVEDA


Ayurveda is a holistic healing science which comprises of two words-Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge/science. So the literal meaning of Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayurveda is the science dealing not only with treatment of some diseases but is a complete way of life.
In its broader scope, ayurveda  has always sought to prepare mankind for the realization of the full potential of its self through a psychosomatic integration. A comprehensive health care is what this natural and alternative medicine prescribes for the ultimate self-realization.

"Life (ayu) is the combination (samyoga) of body, senses, mind and reincarnating soul. Ayurveda is the most sacred science of life, beneficial to humans both in this world and the world beyond." —Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana, 1.42-43.
Ayurveda is a holistic healing science which comprises of two words-Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge/science. So the literal meaning of Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayurveda is the science dealing not only with treatment of some diseases but is a complete way of life.
In its broader scope, ayurveda  has always sought to prepare mankind for the realization of the full potential of its self through a psychosomatic integration. A comprehensive health care is what this natural and alternative medicine prescribes for the ultimate self-realization.

"Life (ayu) is the combination (samyoga) of body, senses, mind and reincarnating soul. Ayurveda is the most sacred science of life, beneficial to humans both in this world and the world beyond." —Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana, 1.42-43.

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