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Aim of Ayurveda \u2013<\/strong>
\u201cSwasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam<\/em>
Aturasya Vikar Prashamanam cha!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of the healthy person and to cure the disease(s) of the sick person. Thus, Ayurveda focuses on maintaining one\u2019s health and not just freedom from physical diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ayurveda\u2019s definition of health \u2013<\/strong>
Sama dosha sama agnischa sama dhatu mala kriyaaha|<\/em>
Prasanna atma\u00a0 indriya manaha swastha iti abhidheeyate\u201d \u2013\u00a0Sushruta Samhita<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual is in perfect health when all Three doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha<\/em>), Digestive fire (Agni<\/em>), all the body tissues (Dhatus<\/em>) and all the excretory functions (the\u00a0physiological functions of urination and defecation) are in perfect order and balanced with happy senses, mind and soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you know that you are healthy?<\/strong>
– Feeling hungry at proper meal timings and proper digestion of food,
– Proper elimination of waste (regular bowel movements, urine & sweat),
– Falling asleep easily after going to bed at night,
– Feeling fresh when one wakes up in the morning,
– Natural strength and Immunity is maintained, and
– Peace and contentment of the mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Aim of Ayurveda \u2013\u201cSwasthasya Swasthya RakshanamAturasya Vikar Prashamanam cha!\u201d The main aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of the healthy person and to cure the disease(s) of the sick person. Thus, Ayurveda focuses on maintaining one\u2019s health and not just freedom from physical diseases. Ayurveda\u2019s definition of health \u2013Sama dosha sama agnischa sama<\/p>\n

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