Guidelines From Ayurveda-III

 

The last two articles dealt with health -promoting activities of daily routine . Before we proceed further in the sequence, let us look at the noble purpose of the founders of Ayurveda to realize the majestic strength and grandeur of knowledge this science of health y life holds in its roots.

A hymn in the Shastra says

Vipro Vraaksastasya Mulam Cha

Ahoratrasya Ya

Chatvari Ghorarupani Sandhyakale

Adityasya Manaskaram Ye

Brahadyogi yagya valkya Smriti states

The Gita says Ayuh Satva Balarogya

Katva-amla-lavanati-usna

Yatu yamam gata-rasam puti

Jatharam Purayedardharmannairbhagam

Jirnabhojinam Vyadhirnopasarpati