Importance
of Ayurveda
Maintenance of a healthy life by one's own right
action is called Swasthya which literally means the regime of abiding one's own
nature. Health is the dynamic integration between our environment, body, mind
and spirit. Ayurveda, the science of life great emphasis on preservation and
promotion of health thereby preventing the diseases. Elaborate description is
available on personal hygiene which includes diet and regimen during daily
routine, seasonal routine, and behavioural and ethical principles. Observance
of certain rules regarding suppressible and non-suppressible urges also paves
way towards positive health.
The Ayurvedic regimen of right living is designed
for maintenance of health achievement of a long, healthy, active life, providing
relief from pain and disease allowing satisfactory enjoyment of life and
attainment of self-realization. It is advisable to wake up during Brahma
Muhurta (between 3 a.m. to 6 a. m.) This the best time for study and to gain
knowledge. Drinking water early in the morning according to one's capacity cleanness
the body by enhancing the elimination of toxic wasters. Tongue and mouth should
be cleaned by a long flexible strip of plant, Karanja Aparmargo, Khadira etc.
It not only cleanses the Tongue but also stimulates digestion. Eyes should be
washed with Triphala water every day. Chewing of betel leaves with small piece
of Arecanut and fragrant substance like cardemom, refreshes the mouth and
enhance digestion. It is necessary to massage whole body with gingerly oil
everyday, which ensures softness and unctuousness of skin, free movement of
joints and muscles, peripheral circulation and elimination of metabolic
wasters. Regular exercises is essential for perfect health. It builds up
stamina and resistance against diseases, clears the channels of body and
increases the blood circulation and efficiency of body organs, promoter
appetite and digestion and prevents obesity. Daily bathing improves enthusiasm,
strength, sexual vigor, appetite, span of life and removes sweat and other impurities
from the body. Food, sleep and abstinence are the three important factors to be
considered in daily life to maintain good health .A healthy mind is as
important as a healthy body. ayurveda prescribes certain rules for maintaining
a healthy state of mind. this ethical regimen contains principles of right
conduct.
Panchakarma is an unique ayurvedic approach for the treatment of both acute and chronic diseases.
In addition to this, it is also utilized for the preservation of health and
promotion of longevity. This procedure is advocated to eliminate the metabolic
wasters and toxins from the body, thereby preventive occurrence and recurrence
of disease. Snehan, Swedan, Vaman, Virechan, Basti, Nasya and Rakta mokshana
are procedures practiced under Panchakarma therapy.
Rasayana stands as an answer to solve the problem
of healthful longevity including mental development and resistance against
disease.
This is the Importance of Ayurveda the science of
ancient India based on the Atharva Vedas
dates back over five thousand years.
This is a science of life which explains the knowledge of various guidelines to
be followed in order to make a healthy living.
----------------Mohan Dharma, L-507 Chandrama D S K Vishwa,
Dhayari, Pune-411041
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