Ayurveda: Its Principles and Philosophies

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Item Code: IDF796
Author: Acharya Balkrishna
Publisher: DIVYA PRAKASHAN, HARIDWAR
Language: English
Edition: 2006
ISBN: 8189235567
Pages: 230
Cover: Hardcover
Other Details 9.2" X 7.2"
Weight 600 gm
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Modern systems of medicine are struggling to find cures for a number of diseases of the present times. Despite intensive research some diseases like diabetes, osteo-arthritis are considered incurable. Indian sages from ancient times had prescribed successful treatment in respect of many such diseases. Based on their principles and classic scriptures, works related to research and development in Ayurveda, have been undertaken intensively by Ayurved Cikitssalaya-a hospital run by Divya Yog Mandir trust at Haridwar. Divya Pharmacy, an ISO 9001 company with WHO-GMP, GLP certifications has also been set up by the trust. There is also a vast botanical garden in which medicinal herbs are scientifically cultivated. Many scarce medicinal plants have been grown with great care after intensive research. Patanjali Yogpeeth an institution to provide consultations and for research with an OPD capacity for 5000 and IPD for 500 persons has recently been completed at Haridwar. These projects undertaken by the Trust are envisaged on a grand scale to provide relief to the masses, nationally and internationally.

The pioneers of the Trust are Yogrishi Swami Ramdevji and Acharya Shri Balkrishna Maharaj. A popular public figure, Swami is intensively involved in taking Yog to the masses. Acharyaji has undertaken the great project of developing the Ayurvedic system of medicines and research work. In the hospital along with the medical consultations and medicines practical training in asanas, pranayamas, other Yogic exercise and Acupressure is also being imparted to the patients as parts of prescriptions.

Acharyaji himself is highly learned in Sanskrit and the Ayurvedic system of medicines. After many years of penance and perseverance he has found cures to varied complicated ailments including high blood pressure. Through his long hours of selfless service, the venerable Acharya is providing immense relief to millions of patients suffering from innumerable physical and mental ailments. In fact, he is a leading luminary in the field of Ayurveda. By relieving the pains of the grief-stricken he is proving himself true to the dictum of the ancient sages.

Acharyaji has organized a strong team of able physicians to cope with this humanitarian work on a large scale. It is because of his untiring efforts and dynamic leadership that Divya Pharmacy was setup in record time, with leading technology and comprehensive research facilities, for the scientific manufacturing of quality medicines on a large scale, at the same time continuing the heritage of our ancient sages. It is needed one of its kind, serving lakhs across the world annually. Many more are being cured through the other centers run by the trust and by consultations on telephone, mails, post etc. even senior physicians of renowned medical institutions of Indian come here for treatment. Moreover, they also refer to Divya Yog Mandir such cases of incurable diseases, whose effective treatment is not available anywhere else in the world.

Respectful Acharyaji is fully engaged in this cause. His compassionate heart, gracious behaviour, abundant love and sympathetic attitude has been a source of positive thinking and divine inspiration to innumerable people. The following Vedic reference in respect of a physician applies fully to him.

We offer our salutations to this great saint who is dedicated his life to the welfare of all humanity.

CONTENTS

PART I

Chapter 1 Introduction
I What is Ayurveda 1
II Unique features of Ayurvedic treatment 3
III Universal Status of Ayurveda 7
Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Ayurveda
I The five elements and Ayurveda 10
II The Principle of the three doshas 12
Doshas and the five Elements 18
Doshas and Their Location 18
Doshas and Seasons 19
Doshas and Agni 21
Doshas and Koshth 21
III Vayu Dosha 22
Vayu Effects 23
Symptoms of Aggravated Vayu 24
Reasons for Aggravation 24
Treatment of Aggravation Vayu 25
Saam and Niraam Vayu 27
Types of Vayu and Their functions 29
IV Pitta 31
Symptoms of Aggravated Pitta 31
Attributes of Pitta and Their Effects of Physiology 31
Symptoms of Aggravated Pitta 32
Causes 33
Remedies for Vitiated Pitta 33
Symptoms of Low pitta and Its Remedies 33
Saam and Niraam pitta 34
Types of Pitta 34
V Kapha or Sleshma 35
Attributes of Kapha 35
Effects 36
Symptoms of Vitiated Kapha 37
Reasons for Kapha Vitiation 37
Remedies for Aggravated Kapha 37
Symptoms of Low Kapha and Its Treatment 39
Saam and Niraam Kapha 39
Types of Kapha 39
VI Prakriti Know your Constitution 41
Characteristics of the Prakritis 43
VII Seven Dhatus Seven Tissue Elements of Body 45
1. Rasa Dhatu 46
2. Radt Dhatu 47
3. Mamsa Dhatu 48
4. Med Dhatu 50
5. Asthi Dhatu 51
6. Majja Dhatu 52
7. Shukraa Dhatu 52
VIII Ojas Vital Essence 55
1. Functions of Oja and its importance 55
2. Symptoms of decrease 56
3. Causes of decrease 56
4. Treatment 56
IX Up-Dhatus 58
Breast Milk 59
Menstrual Fluid 59
X Waste Products 60
Stool, Urine and other Waste Products 61
Function of Stool 62
XI Digestion and metabolism 65
Aam Ras 72
Symptoms of Saam Diseases 73
XII Srota 74
XIII Soul 80
Characteristics of Atma 80
XIV Mind 82
Location 83
Size and Number 83
Functions 83
Characteristics and strengths 83
Mana and Ayurved 85
Chapter 3 Introduction( Drugs) 86
i Ras 88
Ras and the Five Elements 88
Ras and Doshas 89
Ras and Dhatu 89
Ras and Mala 90
Two Classes of Rasa 90
Identifying Ras and Their Qualities 90
Sweet Taste 90
Sour Taste 92
Salty Taste 93
Bitter Taste 94
Pungent Taste 95
Astringent Taste 96
ii Attributes 97
iii Potency 98
iv Vipak 99
v Prabhav [Specific Action] 101
vi Types of Medicine/Substances According to Effects 102
Chapter 4 Health Horizons
i Day Conduct 105
ii Night Conduct 129
iii Conduct to be Applied in Different Seasons 136
iv Don't impress the natural urges 154
Chapter 5 Important Facts related to Diet
I Diet 160
II Wholesome Diet 165
Chapter 6 Anupaan and Characteristics of Important Liquids
i Water 169
Cold Water 172
Hot water 172
Hansodak or Anshudak Water 174
Water Intake In the Morning 174
Water According to Seasons 174
ii Coconut Water 176
iii Milk 177
Cow Milk 178
Buffallo Milk 178
Goat Milk 179
iv Curd 180
Procedure for usage 181
v Buttermilk 181
General qualities of buttermilk 182
vi Butter 183
vii Ghee 183
viii Oil 184
Sesame Oil 186
Mustard Oil 186
Groundnut Oil 187
Coconut Oil 187
Linseed Oil 187
ix Honey 187
Chapter 7 Unfavourable Food and Useful Combinations 189
Non Vegetarian combinations 192
Chapter 8 Important Disease and Their treatment 194
Food and Medicines 196
Chapter 9 Stages of Life and Rejuvenation- Therapy 201
Chapter 10 Strength 209
Chapter 11 Obesity and Emaciation
i Obesity-Symptoms 212
ii Underweight/Thin Individuals-Symptoms 213
iii Obesity Is More Dangerous Than Emaciation 213
iv Treatment Principles In Brief Over/Underweight 214
Treatment of Obesity 214
Treatment of Emaciation/Underweight 216
Golden Rules for Maintaining Health 218
Divya Yog Mandir Trust-Introduction 219
Glossary 226

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