Birth of Ayurveda-History of Ayurveda

Birth of Ayurveda

The Vedas form the core of Indian philosophy, as they contain transcendental knowledge and understanding of the universe gained by the Great Sages of yore. The Vedas are divided into four great books: the Rig-Veda, the Yajur-Veda, the Sama-Veda and the Atharva-Veda. While references to human pathology and dosha imbalances are seen in certain places, no specific references to what is today known as Ayurveda can be found in them.

It is with the appearance of the legendary Samhitas or Compendiums that the word 'Ayurveda' finds first mention in medical history. These works inspired a codified approach to healthcare, with a distinct focus on practical sets of instructions for vaidyans to follow. The ideology, approach, ways to raise plants and distill medicine were specified, and Ayurveda took on the characteristics that we are familiar with today. The Great Sages and their schools of thought emerged with greater clarity, and medicare was simplified with the classification of the Ashtanga - the eight major divisions of Ayurveda.

Birth of Ayurveda

Birth of Ayurveda

Charaka Samhita

Sushruta Samhita

Ashtanga Hridaya

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