The term 'ayurveda'
literally breaks up to mean the knowledge (veda)
of life (ayu). It is a comprehensive system of
medicine that believes in preventing body ailments
along with curing them. It also aims at treating
the entire body as distinguished from the modern
system where stress is laid only on curing the
affected part. Kovalam tours.
Though
the origin of Ayurveda is wrapped in mystery,
yet if you believe legends, then ayurveda
was the creation of Lord Brahma himself.
Ayurveda finds mention in the ancient vedas
and he was the one who created the four
vedas - Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda
and Atharva Veda. Legends apart, the fact
is that ayurveda has, since ages, managed
to establish its credence despite the growth
and development of modern treatment. Kovalam
tours.In India, Kerala is the only place
where ayurveda |
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is practised in the same previous way. The ayurvedic
doctors here, unlike the rest of India, are fairly
well aware of the Sanskrit language. This enables
them to understand the ancient system of treatment
much better than others (since the early ayurvedic
books were written in Sanskrit). Moreover, the salubrious
climate of Kerala and abundance of herbs and medicinal
plants add to the effective treatment.
Today, the popularity of ayurvedic
treatment has gained such popularity that tourists
from far off come to Kerala just to cure their
disease. Some even have an ayurvedic treatment
for pleasure - sukh chikitsa - endorsing the very
basic of ayurvedic principles. |
