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The relevance of ayurveda in modern times
1. The Relevance of AyurvedaThe Relevance of Ayurveda
in Modern Times.in Modern Times.
An Overview.An Overview.
2. Ayurveda not accepted ScienceAyurveda not accepted Science
““Indian Medicine” means the study ofIndian Medicine” means the study of
Ashtang Ayurveda, Siddha or UnaniAshtang Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani
systems of medicine, wheather or notsystems of medicine, wheather or not
supplemented by such modern advancessupplemented by such modern advances
that may be notified by the council fromthat may be notified by the council from
time to time, according to IMCC Act 1970.time to time, according to IMCC Act 1970.
Whereas "medicine" means modernWhereas "medicine" means modern
scientific medicine in all its branches andscientific medicine in all its branches and
includes surgery and obstetrics, but doesincludes surgery and obstetrics, but does
not include veterinary medicine andnot include veterinary medicine and
surgery, according to IMC Act 1956.surgery, according to IMC Act 1956.
3. Absence of the word
Science while dealing with
Ayurveda is notable.
Unani Medicine- Indian. How?
4. Doctor or Chikitsak- Vaidya.Doctor or Chikitsak- Vaidya.
Doctor is the word that may confuseDoctor is the word that may confuse
anyone wheather one is a Ph.D or aanyone wheather one is a Ph.D or a
medical man. Ayurveda offers themedical man. Ayurveda offers the
words Chikitsak- Vaidya, who arewords Chikitsak- Vaidya, who are
more specific to the profession andmore specific to the profession and
we should lead the world in adoptingwe should lead the world in adopting
these specific terms for medicalthese specific terms for medical
doctors.doctors.
5. Ayurveda- Mother of all LifeAyurveda- Mother of all Life
sciences.sciences.
Ayurveda is not a closed study and an provide aAyurveda is not a closed study and an provide a
cover to all types of medical knowledge of thecover to all types of medical knowledge of the
world in tune with entire Sanskrit terminologyworld in tune with entire Sanskrit terminology
and thought. Ch.Vi. 8-14 states “ There is no endand thought. Ch.Vi. 8-14 states “ There is no end
to learning of Ayurveda. Hence you shouldto learning of Ayurveda. Hence you should
cautiously and constantly devote yourself in it. Incautiously and constantly devote yourself in it. In
addition you should increase your professionaladdition you should increase your professional
skill by learning from others without beingskill by learning from others without being
jealous. Tha intelligent would regard the wholejealous. Tha intelligent would regard the whole
world as their teacher whereas unintelligentworld as their teacher whereas unintelligent
would think the same as their enemies .”would think the same as their enemies .”
6. Clarity of PrinciplesClarity of Principles
Right from philosophy of the universeRight from philosophy of the universe
and human body Ayurveda comes toand human body Ayurveda comes to
us as a complete knowledge of theus as a complete knowledge of the
Anatomy and physiology of HumanAnatomy and physiology of Human
body before dealing the subjects ofbody before dealing the subjects of
diseases and their treatment.diseases and their treatment.
7. A would be ChikitsakA would be Chikitsak
A wise student aspiring to be aA wise student aspiring to be a
chikitsak should try to increase hischikitsak should try to increase his
proficiency in all aspects to the bestproficiency in all aspects to the best
of his ability by all possible means,of his ability by all possible means,
so that he may be considered as aso that he may be considered as a
life giver to the people. ( Ch. Su. 1-life giver to the people. ( Ch. Su. 1-
133.)133.)
8. Must for a Medical DoctorMust for a Medical Doctor
Medical practice can be started onlyMedical practice can be started only
after having read and thoroughlyafter having read and thoroughly
studied the science of medicine,studied the science of medicine,
having seen and performed thehaving seen and performed the
operations himself, having passedoperations himself, having passed
the appropriate tests and thencethe appropriate tests and thence
obtained the permission of theobtained the permission of the
governing authority. ( Ch. Su.10-3 )governing authority. ( Ch. Su.10-3 )
9. IdealsIdeals
He, who treats his patients only onHe, who treats his patients only on
humanitarian grounds withouthumanitarian grounds without
desiring any money or personaldesiring any money or personal
benefit in return, supercedes allbenefit in return, supercedes all
other physicians. ( Ch. Chi. 1-4-56 ).other physicians. ( Ch. Chi. 1-4-56 ).
No other gift is better than the gift ofNo other gift is better than the gift of
life. ( Ch. Su. 1-4-61 ).life. ( Ch. Su. 1-4-61 ).
12. Analgesics and Antibiotics- the most potentAnalgesics and Antibiotics- the most potent
weapons of Modern Medicine.weapons of Modern Medicine.
Most potent Analgesics are NarcoticsMost potent Analgesics are Narcotics
having opium- known to Ayurveda.having opium- known to Ayurveda.
Antibiotics losing their utility owing to theirAntibiotics losing their utility owing to their
serious side effects and growingserious side effects and growing
resistance. Kill useful microorganisms ofresistance. Kill useful microorganisms of
human body thus harming naturalhuman body thus harming natural
immunity- Ayurveda having knowledge ofimmunity- Ayurveda having knowledge of
bacteria did not go for drasticbacteria did not go for drastic
bacteriostatic or bactericidal drugs.bacteriostatic or bactericidal drugs.
More the Anti-biotics, more and newer areMore the Anti-biotics, more and newer are
the infections.the infections.
13. Sanskrit Literature and Ayurveda
categorically deplores sex with any
other woman than wife and No sex
till the age of 25 years
( Brahmacharya Ashram ).
AIDS- No cure. Prevention by
safe sex
14. Life style Diseases- Diabetes, Hypertension,Life style Diseases- Diabetes, Hypertension,
Coronary Heart diseasesCoronary Heart diseases
No cures offered by ModernNo cures offered by Modern
medicine, no toning up of affectedmedicine, no toning up of affected
organs.organs.
Ayurveda offers both Prevention byAyurveda offers both Prevention by
Swasthvritta + Yoga, Can tone upSwasthvritta + Yoga, Can tone up
organs by Drugs and Diet. Also offersorgans by Drugs and Diet. Also offers
corrective therapies.corrective therapies.
15. Problem of Psychiatric Disorders-Problem of Psychiatric Disorders-
Anxiety and DepressionAnxiety and Depression
No cures with sleeping pills-No cures with sleeping pills-
Tranquilizers- Sedatives- Anti-Tranquilizers- Sedatives- Anti-
depressant drugs.depressant drugs.
Ayurveda with concept of Mana andAyurveda with concept of Mana and
its Satva- Raja- Tama Gunasits Satva- Raja- Tama Gunas
alongwith the help of Ashtang Yogaalongwith the help of Ashtang Yoga
can prevent and cure thesecan prevent and cure these
emphatically.emphatically.
16. Rasayan and VajeekaranaRasayan and Vajeekarana
No such concept in Modern Medicine.No such concept in Modern Medicine.
Rasayans are useful from paediatricsRasayans are useful from paediatrics
to Geriatrics.to Geriatrics.
Kayakalpa- Amazing RejuvinationKayakalpa- Amazing Rejuvination
therapy.therapy.
Panchakarma added with RasayanPanchakarma added with Rasayan
gives miraculous results.gives miraculous results.
Rasayanas provide prevention fromRasayanas provide prevention from
diseases.diseases.
17. Rasayan and VajeekaranaRasayan and Vajeekarana
Offer effective treatment ofOffer effective treatment of
Psychiatric diorders. (Ashwagandha,Psychiatric diorders. (Ashwagandha,
Shatavari etc.).Shatavari etc.).
Offer toning up of body and mindOffer toning up of body and mind
(Mandookparni, Shankhpushpi).(Mandookparni, Shankhpushpi).
Offer help to sexually deblity in bothOffer help to sexually deblity in both
sexes- Vajeekaranaas.sexes- Vajeekaranaas.
18. Ano-Rectal Disorders- Piles, Fistula-in ano,Ano-Rectal Disorders- Piles, Fistula-in ano,
Rectal FissureRectal Fissure
Modern medical treatment notModern medical treatment not
availaible except palliative treatment.availaible except palliative treatment.
Surgery often fails and gives rise toSurgery often fails and gives rise to
recurrencerecurrence
19. Ano-Rectal Disorders- Piles, Fistula-in ano,Ano-Rectal Disorders- Piles, Fistula-in ano,
Rectal FissureRectal Fissure
Ayurveda offers effective medicinalAyurveda offers effective medicinal
treatment for Piles.treatment for Piles.
Ayurvedic Kshar-sootra surgeryAyurvedic Kshar-sootra surgery
highly safe, simple and effective inhighly safe, simple and effective in
Fistula-in-ano, Piles.Fistula-in-ano, Piles.
20. Surgery in AyurvedaSurgery in Ayurveda
Susruta regarded as the father of cosmeticSusruta regarded as the father of cosmetic
and Plastic Surgery.and Plastic Surgery.
Susruta-Samhita has elaborate descriptionSusruta-Samhita has elaborate description
of Surgical instruments and procedures.of Surgical instruments and procedures.
References of orthopedic surgery alongReferences of orthopedic surgery along
with artificial limbs transplantationwith artificial limbs transplantation
references found in Ayurvedic Texts.references found in Ayurvedic Texts.
Dental surgery and filling of DentalDental surgery and filling of Dental
cavities finds reference in Ayurvedic texts.cavities finds reference in Ayurvedic texts.
21. Surgery in AyurvedaSurgery in Ayurveda
Susruta-SamhitaSusruta-Samhita describes at leastdescribes at least
seven branches of surgery: Excision,seven branches of surgery: Excision,
Scarification, Puncturing,Scarification, Puncturing,
Exploration, Extraction, Evacuation,Exploration, Extraction, Evacuation,
and Suturing. It also deals withand Suturing. It also deals with
matters likematters like rhinoplastyrhinoplasty ((
plastic surgeryplastic surgery) and) and ophthalmologyophthalmology
(ejection of(ejection of cataractscataracts).).
22. Surgery in AyurvedaSurgery in Ayurveda
TheThe Susruta SamhitaSusruta Samhita contains thecontains the
first known description of severalfirst known description of several
operations, including the uniting ofoperations, including the uniting of
bowel, the removal of thebowel, the removal of the
prostate glandprostate gland, the removal of, the removal of
cataract lenses and the draining ofcataract lenses and the draining of
abscessesabscesses..
23. Myths About AyurvedaMyths About Ayurveda
Outdated and unscientific.Outdated and unscientific.
HerbalHerbal
No side effects.No side effects.
Always curative.Always curative.
Economical.Economical.
Always long time therapy.Always long time therapy.
24. Myths About AyurvedaMyths About Ayurveda
Ayurveda, a Shashwata knowledgeAyurveda, a Shashwata knowledge
belongs to all times and the whole worldbelongs to all times and the whole world
same as the entire literature of Sanskrit.same as the entire literature of Sanskrit.
We have seen that it is relevant evenWe have seen that it is relevant even
today. Therefore it would be wrong totoday. Therefore it would be wrong to
think that Ayurveda is Outdated.think that Ayurveda is Outdated.
Being systematically documentedBeing systematically documented
knowledge it is more than any modern dayknowledge it is more than any modern day
Science.Science.
25. Myths About AyurvedaMyths About Ayurveda
Herb is a type of plant, thereforeHerb is a type of plant, therefore
Herbal means from small plants,Herbal means from small plants,
Whereas-Whereas-
Ayurveda uses all types of Plants,Ayurveda uses all types of Plants,
Minerals, Animals, Metals and evenMinerals, Animals, Metals and even
rocks and precious stones asrocks and precious stones as
medicine.medicine.
Therefore calling Ayurveda Herbal isTherefore calling Ayurveda Herbal is
making it too small.making it too small.
26. Myths About AyurvedaMyths About Ayurveda
Every medicinal product, food orEvery medicinal product, food or
environment can effect the bodyenvironment can effect the body
adversely, if proper precautions notadversely, if proper precautions not
taken care of.taken care of.
Ayurveda too cannot be separateAyurveda too cannot be separate
from this fact, yet the quantum offrom this fact, yet the quantum of
side effects of natural things areside effects of natural things are
necessarily less than those ofnecessarily less than those of
synthetic drugs and chemicals.synthetic drugs and chemicals.
27. Myths About AyurvedaMyths About Ayurveda
Ayurveda classifies the diseases asAyurveda classifies the diseases as
Saadhya (Curable) and asaadhyaSaadhya (Curable) and asaadhya
(Incurable).(Incurable).
Further Saadhya Rogas are of 2Further Saadhya Rogas are of 2
types- Sukhsaadhya (Easily Cured)types- Sukhsaadhya (Easily Cured)
and Kricchasaadhya (Difficult toand Kricchasaadhya (Difficult to
Cure).Cure).
28. Myths About AyurvedaMyths About Ayurveda
Asaadhya again of 2 types YaapyaAsaadhya again of 2 types Yaapya
(Controllable with adequate(Controllable with adequate
measures) i.e. Madhumeha (Diabetesmeasures) i.e. Madhumeha (Diabetes
Mellitus)., andMellitus)., and
Pratyakhyeya ( Not at all curable).Pratyakhyeya ( Not at all curable).
Such patients are advised to beSuch patients are advised to be
controlled of their symptoms ascontrolled of their symptoms as
much as possible.much as possible.
29. Myths About AyurvedaMyths About Ayurveda
Presently Ayurvedic treatment costsPresently Ayurvedic treatment costs
more than the treatment from themore than the treatment from the
modern allopathic medicine formodern allopathic medicine for
General ailments.General ailments.
Therefore Ayurvedic treatmentTherefore Ayurvedic treatment
cannot be called Economical in thecannot be called Economical in the
present scenario.present scenario.
30. Myths About AyurvedaMyths About Ayurveda
Rasa- chikitsa of Ayurveda offersRasa- chikitsa of Ayurveda offers
miraculous results with the shortmiraculous results with the short
term therapy. Even certain plantsterm therapy. Even certain plants
yield instant results.yield instant results.
Ayurveda, therefore is not always aAyurveda, therefore is not always a
long term treatment.long term treatment.
31. Use of RelevanceUse of Relevance
Synthesis of Ayurvedic Principles andSynthesis of Ayurvedic Principles and
methods with Modern Diagnosticmethods with Modern Diagnostic
techniques and medicines to evolvetechniques and medicines to evolve
an Integrated approach towardsan Integrated approach towards
health.health.
West is looking anxiously towards usWest is looking anxiously towards us
for the excellent knowledge that wefor the excellent knowledge that we
can share for the benefit ofcan share for the benefit of
humanity.humanity.
32. “ Sarve Bhavantu Sukhina,
Sarve Santu Niraamayaa
Sarve Bhadraani Pashyantu
Ma kashchid dukhbhagbhavet .”
