Influence of Nyaya-Vaisesika on Ayurveda
by Sindhu K. K. | 2011 | 38,473 words
This study researches the influence of Nyaya and Vaisheshika on Ayurveda.—The Nyaya system of Indian philosophy is closely linked with Vaisheshika, forming a logical and realistic philosophy essential for understanding various branches of Indian science, including Ayurveda (the ancient Indian science of life). The text explores the historical devel...
13. Indian Medicine in Vedic period
The Indian system of medicine is almost as old as Indian civilization and a rich heritage of Inida. The tradition of Indian medicine, characterised as Ayurveda is said to have its origin from Vedas, like other traditional sciences and arts ancient India, ie, science philosophy, culture religion energy discipline in Indian has got nourishment from the vedas. It is regarded as the repository of knowledge and super knowledge. It is believed that Vedas created by Brahma, for the universal consciousness, and the same were re-arranged by 'Vyasa under the four heads, Rgveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda. There are four upavedas viz. Dhanurveda, Sthapatya Veda, Gandharvaveda, and Ayurveda respectively. 50
The Vedic Indian's attitude towards the diseases was dominated by the belief of evil spirits, demon, and othe malevolent forces invaded the body and caused their victims to exhibit a state of disease, and this is treated by rituals (mantras). An elaborating healing ritual was performed to restore a patient, attacked by a disease domen or suffering an injury."