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Surgery in ancient India (Study)

by P. P. Prathapan | 2011 | 50,270 words

This essay studies Surgery in ancient India based on Sanskrit sources.—The Sushruta Samhita details the practice of surgery known to ancient Indian traditional medicine, which showcases an advanced development in this field as well as theoretical and practical knowledge of hygiene rivaling contemporary routine practices. The present thesis further ...

16. Conclusion and References

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A careful study of the Vedas indicate that Caraka, Susruta and the other gurus were developed the Ayurvedic system. Even western scholars are astonished by the Indian approach to physical, mental and spiritual health of the people. Ayurveda has evolved a psychosomatic, holistic approach at a time when the west could not even imagine such an approach. Ancient Indians believed that for better health and curing of illness. It is important to enjoy mental happiness, spiritual union with God and a healthy environment. we 48

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can get its primary awareness from Vedas 50. The treatments in the Ayurveda are divided in to various types. daivavyapasrayam,yuktivyapasrayam and satvavajayam are the most important types of treatment. Prayers and bhajans are important in It leads to santi and peace of mind. the daivavyapasrayam. Yuktivyapasrayam means the proper use of medicines. Controlling and purification of emotions, thought and noble action is called satvavajayam. Vedic treatment is based on daivavyapasrayam after that it is developed as yuktivyapasrayam. This is merely an opinion of some people who are not familiar with Vedic teachings. There is no doubt that the knowledge of health and treatments are included in the Vedas for the help of people of that period. Due to changes in the life styles, life became more and more artificial that leads to complicated diseases and treatment should change accordingly 51. This type of change in Ayurveda is called pratisamskaranam. Thus Ayurveda is evolved from the Vedic system of treatment that has become famous all over the world. Pratisamskaranam is not negation, as it is generally understood development. 49

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