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08-05-2014
Ayurveda, The Holistic Science with Love and Compassion
Ayurveda, the holistic science of life, is considered to be a part of the mighty Vedas. As life science of practical use, it occupied the minds of the Rishis, the followers of Devayaan Path with interest, as well as the curiosity and concern. They saw therein a helping hand to overcome many obstacles arising in their efforts in proceeding the society on the Path of Purushaartha.
Origin of Ayurveda
The system of medicine preserved in the AtharvaVeda, included chants and amulets along with herbs, precious stones and touching the patients. The idea was to cure the patient, physically, mentally and spiritually. It is said that the Vedas, especially the AtharvaVeda is the origin of the divine science of life, Ayurveda.
It is said to have originated from Lord Dhanvantari or Lord Brahma (Creator of the Universe, according to Indian mythology) and descended to the earth through various generations of deities and Rishis. The Rishis (sages-physicians-surgeons- scientists) of the ancient times were the deeply devoted holy people, who saw health as an integral part of spiritual life. Various Symposiums were conducted by them time to time and the knowledge was updated.
It is said that they received their knowledge of Ayurveda through direct cognition during meditation. In other words, the knowledge of the use of various methods of healing, prevention, medication, meditation, longevity and surgery etc came through Divine revelation. These revelations were transcribed from the oral tradition into book form, interspersed with the other aspects of life and spirituality. Ayurvedic text books, focused on the treatment of trees and animals were also available in ancient times.
Ayurveda is an ancient science of life, a traditional and the oldest and most holistic medical system available on the planet today. Before the advent of writing, the ancient wisdom of this healing system was a part of the spiritual tradition of the Vedic Religion. This has been handed down to us by means of ancient venerable scripts as palm leaf books, leather leaves etc.
It is said to have originated from Lord Dhanvantari or Lord Brahma (Creator of the Universe, according to Indian mythology) and descended to the earth through various generations of deities and Rishis. The Rishis (sages-physicians-surgeons- scientists) of the ancient times were the deeply devoted holy people, who saw health as an integral part of spiritual life. Various Symposiums were conducted by them time to time and the knowledge was updated.
It is said that they received their knowledge of Ayurveda through direct cognition during meditation. In other words, the knowledge of the use of various methods of healing, prevention, medication, meditation, longevity and surgery etc came through Divine revelation. These revelations were transcribed from the oral tradition into book form, interspersed with the other aspects of life and spirituality. Ayurvedic text books, focused on the treatment of trees and animals were also available in ancient times.
Ayurveda is an ancient science of life, a traditional and the oldest and most holistic medical system available on the planet today. Before the advent of writing, the ancient wisdom of this healing system was a part of the spiritual tradition of the Vedic Religion. This has been handed down to us by means of ancient venerable scripts as palm leaf books, leather leaves etc.
नार्थार्थं नापि कामार्थमथ भूतदयां प्रति ।
अंबज्ञोऽस्मि ।
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