Ayurveda Day:
The Government of India has declared that Ayurveda Day will now be observed annually on 23rd September, starting from 2025.
- The date 23rd September coincides with the autumnal equinox, when day and night are nearly equal.
- This event represents balance in nature, aligning with the Ayurvedic principle of equilibrium among body, mind, and spirit.
- The symbolism of cosmic balance supports the holistic philosophy of Ayurveda, making the equinox a powerful metaphor for natural harmony and health.
- The term ‘Ayurveda’ is derived from ‘Ayu’ (life) and ‘Veda’ (knowledge), meaning the “science of life.”
- Ayurveda deals with all forms of life and is divided into:
- Nara Ayurveda – focused on human life and health,
- Satva Ayurveda – deals with animal health and diseases,
- Vriksha Ayurveda – focused on plant growth, health, and diseases.
- Ayurveda is not just a system of medicine but also a philosophy of living aimed at positive health and spiritual growth.
- Ayurveda is based on the concept of the tridosha theory: Vata (air & space), Pitta (fire & water), and Kapha (water & earth).
- The seven body tissues (dhatus) are: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, and Shukra.
- Waste products (malas) include: Mala (feces), Mutra (urine), and Sweda (sweat).
- Health is defined as the balanced state of these doshas, dhatus, and malas.
