Ayurveda or the 'science
longevity' is the system of nature cure. It is known to promote positive
health, natural beauty and long life. Although rooted in antiquity, Ayurveda
is based on universal principles and is a living, growing body of knowledge
- as useful today as it was in earlier centuries.
It is said that Ayurveda is as old as the world itself. Its very basis is
the spiritual knowledge of the ancient seers of India and the cosmic
consciousness in which they lived. Into its ancient well of profound healing
wisdom, some of the greatest doctors and sages over time have poured their
finest insights and discoveries, transforming it into one of the oldest
systems with a consistent theoretical basis and practical clinical
applications.
Its strength lies in its broad, all encompassing view of all dynamic
inter-relationship between organic philological processes, external factors
including climate, life works and diet along with internal psychological and
spiritual condition. Very much like various other systems of cure based on
naturopathy, Ayurveda believes that disease occurs not as an arbitrary
phenomenon but for definite reasons which if correctly understood could help
to cure and, more importantly, prevents recurrence of the disease. Ideally
human being and nature should be in perfect harmony. Disease occurs when the
equilibrium between these two disrupted. Restoration of this fundamental
balance, through the use of nature and its products, is main goal of this
medical system. "The object of Ayurveda", said Susruta the famous physician
some 2600 years ago, "is the restoration to health of those who are
afflicted with diseases and preservation of sound health of those who are
well".
Evidently Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part,
but also the individual as a whole. The stress is on prevention of bodily
ailments and not just curing them. There are no distressing side effects and
it has, today, become and internationally acclaimed form of healing,
rejuvenation and healthy living.
