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Ayurveda

What is Ayurveda

Ayurveda is not merely a system of medicine; it is a profound science of life that provides knowledge about living in harmony with nature. It defines what is wholesome and unwholesome, what leads to happiness and suffering, and what is beneficial or harmful to life. Rooted in ancient wisdom, Ayurveda offers a deep understanding of the body, mind, and consciousness, guiding individuals toward a balanced and fulfilling life.

At its core, Ayurveda aims at longevity—not just an extended lifespan but a life of quality and purpose. It aligns with the fourfold goals of human existence (Purusharthas):

Dharma (Righteousness) – Living in alignment with nature’s laws and one’s duties. Artha (Wealth) – Acquiring prosperity through ethical means. Kama (Desires) – Fulfilling desires in a balanced and righteous way. Moksha (Liberation) – Attaining spiritual freedom and self-realization. To achieve this, Ayurveda provides treatment principles that do not merely suppress symptoms but aim at the root cause of disease, restoring the body's natural equilibrium and supporting disease reversal. It emphasizes understanding one's natural constitution (Prakriti) and adopting a lifestyle that aligns with it.

Ayurveda means the knowledge of life or lifespan. It facilitates a path that helps fulfil the Purusharthas – Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. These Purusharthas can be accomplished through a healthy body and mind. Ayurveda aims at "Swastasya Swastya Rakshanam, Aturasya Vikara Prashamanam" – meaning, maintaining the health of healthy individuals and managing the diseases of the ailing.
Ayurveda analyses the body through the lens of the Panchamahabhutas (five elements), and functionally as the three Doshas. This elemental understanding helps in identifying imbalances and restoring harmony within the system.
Dosha means that which has the ability to cause disharmony. The Doshas are responsible for causing imbalance in the body when disturbed. However, they are also responsible for maintaining health when they are in a balanced state.
The uniqueness or beauty of Ayurveda – and of the universe – is that each of us is unique, yet similar in many ways. Therefore, the balance of Doshas cannot be universally standardised. However, it can be outlined using principles and formulas for a given set of conditions or criteria.
Having said that Ayurveda is unique for each individual body type, the next question that arises is – what makes it unique, and why?
The reason lies in one's natural constitution or Prakriti, which can be correlated to the genetic makeup of the individual. Prakriti is responsible for this uniqueness as it determines the dominance or proportion of the three Doshas in an individual.
Prakriti is determined at the time of conception – during the union of the male and female reproductive elements. Prakriti is inherent and cannot be changed.
Therefore, living one's life in alignment with one's Prakriti or natural constitution helps a person live a balanced, harmonious, and disease-free life. Aligning food habits, lifestyle, and daily practices with one's Prakriti helps maintain this balance.
Ayurveda has a beautiful concept and analytical strategy called Poorva Lakshana – meaning premonitory symptoms. When the Doshas begin to go out of balance, they exhibit symptoms before manifesting into a disease. These premonitory symptoms act like an alarm, signaling that the body is deviating from its natural Prakriti and needs attention. When these Poorva Lakshanas are ignored or go unnoticed due to lack of awareness, they gradually lead to disease as time progresses.
Not necessarily. As mentioned earlier, Ayurveda does not focus on the disease by its name, but rather on the underlying conditions or criteria – in medical terms, the pathology of the disease. If the conditions are favourable for reversal, then healing is possible, regardless of the disease's name or label.
Ayurveda also classifies diseases based on their manageability into four categories: Sukha Sadhya (easily curable), Krichra Sadhya (difficult but curable), Yapya (manageable but not completely curable), and Anupakrama (incurable).
There is a common belief that Ayurvedic medicines have no side effects. While it's true that they are generally safer when used correctly, it is not accurate to assume they are entirely free of effects when misused.

Ayurvedic medicines are made from plants that contain active phytochemicals—these substances interact with the body to bring about changes. When the wrong herb is used, or when it is taken at the wrong time, in the wrong dosage, or under inappropriate conditions, it can lead to unwanted effects on the body.

Due to a lack of awareness, classical preparations like Chyavanaprasha are often consumed casually as daily health supplements, without proper guidance. But these formulations are actually medicines and must be taken with the same care as any other therapeutic substance.

Understanding what a formulation does to the body—functionally and energetically—is essential. This is true not only for modern medicine but equally for Ayurvedic and Siddha systems. Every medicine is a combination of herbs meant to act in a specific way, at a specific time, and under specific conditions.

When all these parameters are considered carefully by a physician, Ayurvedic medicines work effectively and quickly. The belief that they act slowly is a myth.
Yes, Pathya—which includes dietary and lifestyle regulations—is an essential component of Ayurvedic treatment. Whenever we approach a disease, which fundamentally arises due to an imbalance of Doshas, the first and foremost step is to halt the progression of that imbalance.

This can only be achieved when the factors contributing to the disturbance—such as unsuitable food and lifestyle—are identified and removed. Hence, Pathya becomes an innate and indispensable principle that works hand in hand with medicine.

In fact, in many conditions, Pathya itself can be considered a form of treatment, powerful enough to bring about visible improvements. Without following appropriate Pathya, even the most well-formulated medicines fail to yield the desired outcome.
Yes, Pathya—which includes specific dietary and lifestyle guidelines—is a core principle in Ayurvedic healing. Disease, according to Ayurveda, begins with the imbalance of Doshas, and the very first step in treatment is to stop the progression of that imbalance.

This can only happen when the food and lifestyle choices that are either causative or aggravating the condition are identified and discontinued.

That is why Pathya is not just a supporting element but an inseparable part of treatment. In many cases, Pathya alone can lead to significant recovery, even without medicines.

As stated in Ayurveda:
"Pathyam patham anapetam yat kinchit manasa priyam" – That which does not deviate from the path of health and is agreeable to the mind is called Pathya.

In simple terms, Pathya is anything that supports balance and does not provoke the Doshas. When followed correctly, it becomes a powerful tool not just in disease management, but also in maintaining long-term health.
It is the way Ayurveda approaches disease—not by merely masking the symptoms, but by addressing and eliminating the root cause and by changing the environment that causes the disease. Also, Ayurveda stands unique in terms of preventive aspects as well. And not least, when Ayurvedic medicines are correctly advised and administered, they don't give side effects but only healing and rejuvenation, not only reversing but also creating a favorable environment for health and the balance of the Dhatus.
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