The basics of Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a science and it has certain basic ethics. According to great physician 'Charaka', the fruits of extremely wicked deeds cannot be checked by the normal efforts of good conduct but the fruits of ordinary actions can be checked by good conduct, the administration of proper medicines and such like. The physician further says, although all actions will give fruit but if you take due care, you may still be able to keep good health.Except for very strong karmas, the effects of karma can be combated by good conduct, efforts and observance of the ordinary daily duties of life.
He suggests that proper means of keeping mind in the virtuous path consists in avoiding too much thinking, in not thinking of revloting objects and keeping the mind busy or active. The sage physician describes 'Atma Hita' or 'Self-good' as that which begets pleasure, comfort, peace of mind and longevity. Right conduct or a good karma leads to well-being of body and mind, and secures sense-control or balance of 'Indriyas'.
Reference: Swami Sivananda, "Practice of Ayurveda", The Divine Life Society Publication (Tehri-Garhwal, Uttaranchal, India), Third Edition,2006.( p 33)
Ayurveda is a science and it has certain basic ethics. According to great physician 'Charaka', the fruits of extremely wicked deeds cannot be checked by the normal efforts of good conduct but the fruits of ordinary actions can be checked by good conduct, the administration of proper medicines and such like. The physician further says, although all actions will give fruit but if you take due care, you may still be able to keep good health.Except for very strong karmas, the effects of karma can be combated by good conduct, efforts and observance of the ordinary daily duties of life.
He suggests that proper means of keeping mind in the virtuous path consists in avoiding too much thinking, in not thinking of revloting objects and keeping the mind busy or active. The sage physician describes 'Atma Hita' or 'Self-good' as that which begets pleasure, comfort, peace of mind and longevity. Right conduct or a good karma leads to well-being of body and mind, and secures sense-control or balance of 'Indriyas'.
Reference: Swami Sivananda, "Practice of Ayurveda", The Divine Life Society Publication (Tehri-Garhwal, Uttaranchal, India), Third Edition,2006.( p 33)
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