These two main goals of Ayurveda are |
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TO MAINTAIN THE HEALTH OF THE HEALTHY ONEAnd TO CURE THE SICK
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These goals can be achieved by adopting the right diet, daily regimen, lifestyle, actions and activities. Various problems like depression, anxiety, nervousness, and insomnia are due to sick mind and body. Therefore, a balance is needed in the functioning of both mind and body for good health. |
The main textbooks of Ayurveda, the Charaka Samhita, describes how in ancient times the Vedic Rishis or sages became concerned that mankind was suffering from many illnesses. The technique Rishis used to discover Ayurveda does not have any links with the modern scientific age. |
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| The whole science of Ayurveda is based on the five great elements that |
| Ayurveda termed as panchmahabhuta theory. |
These five elements of panchmahabhuta are
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EARTH |
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WATER |
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AIR |
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SPACE |
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These elements constitute our universe. These elements change and interact constantly with each other and create a situation of dynamic flux that keeps the world going. |
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| Ayurveda recognizes three main energies that combine to form all the five elements in the universe |
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These basic energies are |
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These energies are seen in the processes of growth, maintenance and decay. Their actions are named anabolism, metabolism and catabolism. |
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Vatta is composed of air and space. |
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Pitta is composed of fire and water. |
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Kapha comprises water and earth. |
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