Category: HealthPart of speech: nounDifficulty: IntermediateRecommended for ★ UPSC
आयुर्वेद
/ayurveda/Roman
English meaning: Science of life / Ayurveda
Definition
The traditional Indian system of medicine dating back over 5000 years, rooted in the Vedas. It focuses on balance of body, mind, and spirit using herbal remedies, diet, yoga, and lifestyle. The foundational texts are Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita.
Example
“आयुर्वेदः भारतस्य प्राचीना चिकित्साविज्ञानम्।”
In English: “Ayurveda is India's ancient medical science.”
Literary Heritage
“शरीरमाद्यं खलु धर्मसाधनम्।”
/Śarīramādyaṃ khalu dharmasādhanam./
“The body is indeed the foremost instrument of dharma.”
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Language information
- Language
- संस्कृतम्
- Sanskrit
- Script
- Devanagari
- Family
- Indo-Aryan
- Speakers
- 5M