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HOW TO USE AYURVEDA: AN
IMPORTANT STEP FOR COVID-
19?
By Simran Bhatia
“ Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word which
means “The Science of Life”.
Ayurveda is a medicinal science which
is considered among oldest healing
sciences. Ayurveda, being the science
of life propagate the gift of nature in
maintaining healthy and happy living.
Ayurveda’s extensive knowledge
based on preventive care derived
from the concept of “Dinacharya”–
daily regime and “Ritucharya”–
seasonal regime to maintain healthy
Ayurveda is the most sacred science
life. It is a plant-based science and
of life beneficial to humans both in includes simplicity of awareness about
this world and beyond the world.” –
oneself and the harmony each
Charaka
individual can achieve by uplifting and
maintaining his or her immunity from
India is among the nations struggling Ayurveda classical scriptures.
against morbidity and mortality
caused due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Another fact that exacerbates Ayurveda was originally shared
COVID-19 effects is lack of a strong through Shruti (oral tradition). It was
immune system. Today almost every recorded more than 5000 years ago in
individual lives a hectic and Sanskrit. It was mentioned in four
multitasking life aggravated by Vedic Text viz. Rigveda, Yajurveda,
pollution and improper diet. India is a Samaveda and Atharvaveda.
country where the rich science of Ayurvedic principles form a major
Ayurveda originated and it is said part of Atharvaveda. Some important
Ayurveda can equally contribute to Ayurvedic text include Charaka
making a stronger immune system. So Samhita (by Charaka), Sushruta
it becomes foremost to gradually Samhita (by Sushruta), Ashtanga
inculcate these Ayurvedic principles in Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya (by
ourselves. Vagbhata), Sarangadhar Samhita (by
Sharngadhara), Bhav Prakash
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