Ayurvedic History, Goal and Purpose
Meaning of Ayurveda The word Ayurveda is a composition of two Sanskrit words: Ayur- meaning Age; Veda- meaning Knowledge or Science. It is explained as a “Science of the Age” or the “Science of the Life” or the “Knowledge of Health.” History / इतिहास Ayurveda traces back to about 5,000 years ago in the Indus valley, where the Vedas, or oldest Ayurvedic scriptures, originated Knowledge was passed down from one generation to the next Legend has it that the knowledge within the Vedas was downloaded, so to speak to a number of sages in deep meditation. This was experienced as an act of divine love to help us manage and maximise our lives on earth For centuries, this knowledge was passed down from one generation to the next in the form of memorised chants known as sutras. There are Four Vedas The oldest of which is the Rig Veda, which refers to three great beings governing the universe, in the form of Agni, Soma and Indra, which are personifications of the sun, moon and wind. Known as the f...