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આયુર્વેદ

/ayurved/Roman

English meaning: Ayurveda

Gujarati Definition

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English Definition

The traditional Indian system of medicine emphasising balance of body and mind through herbal remedies, diet, and lifestyle. Gujarat has a strong Ayurvedic tradition, with institutions like Gujarat Ayurved University in Jamnagar being among the oldest in India.

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In English: Jamnagar's Gujarat Ayurved University is one of India's premier Ayurveda institutions.

Literary Heritage

પરદુ:ખે ઉપકાર કરે તો ય ન ધરે અહંકારા.

/Para-duḥkhe upakāra kare to ya na dhare ahaṃkārā./

He who serves the suffering yet holds no pride is truly virtuous.

Narsinh Mehta · Poet-Saint · 15th century

Vaishnav Jan To

Narsinh Mehta, Vaishnav Jan To, verse 2

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ગુજરાતી
Gujarati
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Gujarati
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Indo-Aryan
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