foundations of ayurveda session 1
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Historical Perspective •
Sarasvati River Civilization
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Sindhu River (Indus River) Harappa + Mohenjo Daro
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Root texts within Vedas: Rig Veda + Atharva Veda
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Vedic Wisdom •
Agni, Soma and Vayu within Rig Veda
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Vastu and Jyotisha related science
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Wh a t i s Ay u r v e d a ? •
Etymology of word: AYUR (life) + VEDA (study/knowledge)
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A comprehensive system of of medical knowledge
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The wisdom of healing both inner and outer
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considered the oldest and most holistic medical system with an uninterrupted practice
Pillars for Life •
DHARMA
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ARTHA
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KAMA
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MOKSHA
ROOT AND FOUNDATIONAL Ayurvedic Ancient Texts
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Charaka: Charaka Samhita
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Sushruta: Shusruta Samhita
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Vaghbata: Ashtanga Hridaya
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Charaka Samhita “the science that teaches us what is good or bad, what causes joy or sorrow, the duration and characteristics of life, is Ayurveda.”
Shusruta Samhita “samadosha, samagnischa samadhatumala kriyaha prasanna atmenindriya manaha swasthya ityabhidheeyate”
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SHAD DARSHAN PHILOSOPHICAL PILLARS •
Niyaya (Gautama)
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Vaisheshika (Kanāda)
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Sankhya (Kapila)
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Yoga (Patanjali)
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Mimamsa (Jaimini)
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Vedanta (Shankaracharya) © Maria Garre. 2017. www.mariagarre.com | ABQ NM 87108