Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Ancient Indian Healing Science - An Introduction

Ayurveda is an ancient healing science, known as the science of life. The aim of Ayurveda is to create emotional & physical health and to cure diseases. Most traditional therapies mask symptoms, while Ayurveda removes the root cause of disease. The greatest contribution of India to the world is her spiritual science. No civilization, however old it is, has ever attained the level of sophistication reached by the yogis and siddhas of India. The yogis and siddhas paid equal attention to the bodily existence while one is alive and also the disembodied existence after one dies. They also had knowledge of soul travel (out of body experience) while still in embodiment. They were the originators of the health science known as Ayurveda. This ancient healing art is thousands of years old, and the laws that govern it, are still valid and effective today.

Ayurveda, is a natural healing system that originated over 7,000 years ago, in India. Ayurveda was originally known to have been first developed and established by the great sages and rishis who developed India's original systems of meditation and Yoga, the spiritual sciences. The study of Ayurveda includes herbal medicine, dietetics, body work, surgery, psychology, and spirituality. It not only deals with medical science, but also with the social, ethical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual life of people. According to Ayurveda, a living creature is composed of soul, mind, and body. Unlike traditional medicine, Ayurveda does not offer a band aide to cover up the disease. Instead, it goes to the Root Cause of disease, which is the imbalances from life style, food, stress, toxins, or over work. Ayurveda is a natural antidote to disease as well as a powerful healer of stress. It can be applied to a wide range of diseases, as well as to emotional and mental issues.

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