Ayurveda is a holistic system of medical science and is the oldest science of healing that is almost more than 5000 years old. Ayurveda has two Sanskrit words ” Ayu” which means life or live life and “Veda” meaning knowledge of Science Life.
This system of medicine was formed in the
ancient land of India. Hindus accept Vedas as Ayurveda a gift from the gods to humanity
that was communicated to the saints and sages of India through deep meditation.
Veda Vyasa, one of the greatest sages of
India is considered to have written the Vedas, for the first time. These
closures have health issues and the use of herbs to cure various diseases.
How
old is Ayurvedic?
Ayurveda is one of the oldest yet most
modern and influential of oriental medicines. The history of Ayurveda in India
began in 1500 BC as the Hindu tradition.
Can be found in the Atharvaveda, one of
the four ancient books of knowledge and indigenous culture, which speaks of
more than 114 Ayurvedic treatments to cure a variety of ailments.
Due to its mention in ancient writings
and often religious, Ayurveda is considered by many professionals as of divine
origin. Ayurveda is used has increased for the treatment of various diseases
and is divided into eight branches of medicine.
Atreya addition, the College of
Physicians and Dhanvantri surgeons
school-originated. The Chinese, Tibetans, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians,
Afghanistan’s, and the Persians came to India to learn the Ayurvedic principles
of healing and treatment. Ayurvedic texts were translated into Arabic and these
were used by physicians as Avicenna and Razi Sempione to establish Islamic
medicine. Besides this, Ayurveda became popular in Europe, and that is the
foundation of the European tradition in medicine.
Paracelsus, the father of modern Western
medicine (1600) has also adopted from Ayurveda (in the system of medicine that
he practices).
What
is Vedas?
The Vedas
are considered the first literary record of Ind-Aryan civilization, and the
sacred books of India. They are the original scriptures of Hindu teachings and
contain spiritual knowledge encompassing all aspects of our lives.
Vedic literature with its philosophical
maxims has stood the test of time and is the highest religious authority in all
sectors of the Hindus in particular and humanity in general.
Types
of Vedas
The four main Vedas Rig, Sama, Yajur and
Atharva Veda (Ayurveda means the science of life is a subsection of the Atharva
Veda). At first, only the Brahmins learned the principle of healing and were
considered doctors.
However, over time this changed and
people of other castes also learned this art of healing and the specific term
Vaidya was brought into use for these professionals.
Veda was transmitted through the
millennium through singing and writing. They were written in prose, in Sanskrit
specific repetitive sounds called mantras, which are the sounds that
incorporate the laws of vibration and energy of the universe.
What
are the 4 Vedas?
1. The
Rig Veda: is the oldest of the four Vedic scriptures and
contains the main concepts of Ayurveda. He speaks of three cosmic powers
associated with the wind, fire and earth, and how these primary forces are
related to the three psycho-physiological constitutions of the man known as
Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
2. The Yajur Veda: contains the Vedic
rituals and practices that aim to improve health and longevity. It is in the
writings of the Yajur Veda that the concept of organs and tissues (dhatus) are
introduced.
3. The Sama Veda: contains songs
musical is said to bring health, harmony and well being of body, mind, and
soul. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of mantra therapy, music and sound for
healing at the deepest level.
4. The Atharva Veda: contains
references to specific herbs, the treatment of certain diseases and other
systematic knowledge about Ayurveda and deals with man’s daily routine.
The other secondary texts of Vedas is
known as the Upavedas contain other useful knowledge for healing.
Types
of Upavedas Vedas
1. Dhanur Veda: contains
thorough knowledge of Marma points (acupuncture points on the body) to promote
healing of specific organs.
2. Sthapatya Veda: showing
the inherent healing forces and addresses the use of these in the construction
of houses, temples, and hospitals. These forces called “Vastu” help create more
healing prana (vital energy) in the right place.
3. Gandharva Veda: shows
how music and movement can heal the body and mind. Vedic music is used to
balance and harmonize the elements within us, that change with the days and
seasons.
Ayurveda is also connected to the six
members or six limbs (Vedangas)
of the Vedas:
The
6 Branches Of Vedas
1. Jyotish (Vedic astrology)
2. Kalpa (ritual Vedic)
3. Shiksha (pronunciation)
4. Vyakarana (Grammar)
5. Nirukta (Etymology)
6. Chandra (metric)
According to Ayurveda, Vedic astrology,
rituals and mantras are very important in healing. In outlining the movement of
our past, present, and future (karma), Vedic astrology is said to aid in the
diagnosis of the disease, which shows that the disease is likely to occur and
the resources for treatment and prognosis.
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