1. 1. Why the study ofMa=n a=n=-.:: d:: _U-==n=iv: __:: e=r=se: -: ___ _________ Ayurveda as a system has obtained its place and created a significant position in the world of healing and therapy. Like most ancient Indian systems, Ayurveda too has very deep and poignant philosophical basis. It is one of such systems that incorporate a holistic perspective of the human -being consisting of the physical body, the mind as well as the spirit as one aggregate individual. Hence the basis of treatment in Ayurveda is involved with the deep analysis and methodological approach of the aggregate individual, his mind and spirit, just as much as the physical aspects of his body and its ailments. The practice of Ayurveda in modem times seems to focus significantly upon the physical aspects of treatment. In my opinion it has not laid adequate emphasis v upon the mental and spiritual well-being of a person. And it is this aspect that is the key strength of Ayurveda over other western forms of treatment and healing. Ayurveda in its fundamental principles accepts the human being as an aggregate of body, mind and spirit and not just of the v body as in case of some western systems. The view that the human being is composed of the spirit, mind, and body - (- . holds the key to the philosophical outlook of Ayurveda. Hence Ayurveda emphasizes that a truly healthy and happy state can be achieved when the individual has a disease-free and healthy existence at a physical level, a well balanced peaceful existence at a mental level and an emancipationfocused existence at a spiritual level.) The modern day practice of . Ayurveda appears to lay more stress upon the first aspect while the latter,

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