Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Chapter 2 - Beginning The Spiritual Journey Day 12 If one is in a corridor and is walking from this end to that end, and all the person really wants is to relax, what you will say? “Wherever you are, just sit and relax. That is called nirodha-withdraw.  No, withdraw is not the correct word, retire, repose. Repose wherever you are. What are you retiring from? From all worldly and religious activities. You do worldly activities in order to gain comfort and religious activities in order to gain some spiritual merit.  You do so many charities and work so that when you die and go to heaven, there you will enjoy these comforts. There is this desire to gain a better accommodation in heaven, to have a more comfortable air conditioned room if you have earned the merits.  A gentleman came to me and said, “Guruji, my mother wants to see you. She wants to ask a question.” When she met with me, she said, “ See, Iam going to die in a few months or maybe a few years, but Iam...

I was not mainly a devotee of Guruji, but on December 26, 2013, I lost my brother-in-law to mouth cancer. My sister was grieving, as was my entire family. Due to my sister’s unstable emotional state, she drove me out of her house. I was visiting her from the U.S., and at that time, I decided to go and stay at the Bangalore ashram. I went every evening to Vishalakshi Mantap, the main meditation hall (or the lotus hall, as I like to call it), and Guruji was there every day in January 2014. I enjoyed my Ayurvedic treatment and the Sudarshan Kriya. I had learned the kriya while in the US when I was forced by friends a couple of years earlier but was not practicing it. I felt different doing the kriya at the ashram. I felt as if I was happy for no reason. I had dreams of Guruji during my Ayurvedic treatments. In mid-January, I entered the hall with my mother, who had come to visit me at the ashram. Guruji asked if it was anyone’s birthday during that week. I celebrated my own b...

Parashurama or Bhargava Rama, - Part II (b), Early life events Did you know that Parashurama as a young man had a traumatic experience of committing matricide by beheading his mother Renuka obeying his father Jamadagini's order? Parashurama,, after getting Shiva's blessings and favours of weapons following his intense mediaition in the Himalayas, returned to his father Jamadagni's ashram at Janapav in Narmada valley to continue his education and serve his parents. He had thus acquired dual characteristics of Brahmin and Kshatriya . It was during this time that calamities struck the family and dramatcially changed the course of Parashurma's life.  The first traumatic experience Parashurama faced related to his loving mother Renuka. It so happened that on one fateful day when Renuka went to the river, falls into an indulgence of an impure desire while watching a young royal couple romantically frolicking in the river where she had gone to fetch w...

why indian use sandalwood..... Odor profile: The classic oriental woody note, milky, soft, sturdy, rich, with a green top note and a satisfying lingering scent. The best quality used to be the Mysore sandalwood variety from India, nowadays greatly reduced to the point of extinction from perfumery due to shortage of the natural material (the species is protected from harvesting because it's an endangered species). Australian sandalwood and New Caledonian sandalwood are different species with a harsher odor profile. Sandalwood oil gives a sweet and woody fragrance and is one of the most valuable ingredients. Sandalwood is obtained from the trees of the genus Santalum. The wood is heavy and yellow in color, as well as fine-grained. It retains its fragrance for a long time. Sandalwood has been valued for its fragrance, carving, medical and religious qualities. It is used in preparing all types of perfume compositions especially Indian attars like Hina, Gulab, Kewda and J...

Chandrasura, Indian Medicinal Plant Chandrasura, a medicinal plant is cultivated throughout India as a salad and medicinal plant. Chandrasura, Indian Medicinal PlantChandrasura is a medicinal plant of India. It is cultivated as a salad plant throughout India. This plant is also cultivated as a medicinal plant in India and is important for its multiple medicinal properties. The plant is sometimes referred to as ‘Garden Cress’ to distinguish it from similar plants also referred to as cress, is a rather fast-growing, edible herb. Garden cress is genetically related to watercress and mustard, sharing their peppery, tangy flavor and aroma. Edible oil is obtained from the seed. Chandrasura seeds, since ancient times, have been used in local traditional medicine of India. Different Names of Chandrasura The botanical name of this medicinal plant is "Lepidium sativum L". It is commonly known as "Aleveri" in Bengali; "Garden Cress" in English...

14 Vidya (Techniques) 64 Kala (Art forms) 14 Vidya (techniques) consist of - 4 Ved : Rugved Samved Yajurved Atharvaved 4 Upved : Arthashastra : An ancient Indian Hindu treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy which identifies its author by the names Kautilya and Vishnugupta. Dhanurved : The term derives from the words for bow (dhanushya) and knowledge (veda), literally the "science of archery". Gandharvaveda : An ancient Indian treatise on the performing arts, encompassing theatre, dance and music. Ayurveda : The word ayurveda consists of the words ayus, meaning "longevity", and veda, meaning "related to knowledge" or "science". Thus Ayurveda is the science of life. 6 Vedange : There are six Vedangas: Shiksha (phonetics), Kalpa (rituals), Vyakarana (grammar), Jyotishya (astronomy), Nirukta (etymology) and Chhandas (metrics). These are mentioned in the Upanishads. Shiksha : Shiksha is one of the six Vedangas, treat...

Gomutra (Cow Urine) as a Spiritual Healing Remedy 1. Introduction to Gomutra Gomutra is recommended as a healing aid in Ayurveda. At SSRF, Gomutra (an Indian cow’s urine) is often used as a spiritual healing remedy and we have been witness to some astonishingly positive results. In this article, we share with you some of our findings on Gomutra, its mechanism of action, and how to use it as a spiritual healing remedy. 2. The spiritual properties of Gomutra and spiritual healing benefits Amazingherbalremedies.com provides a laboratory analysis of cow’s urine and shows that it contains nitrogen, sulphur, phosphate, sodium, manganese, carbolic acid, iron, silicon, chlorine, magnesium, melci, citric, titric, succenic, calcium salts, Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, minerals, lactose, enzymes, creatinine, hormones and gold acids. However, is this chemical composition a magic formula for spiritual healing? Our research shows that there is in fact an X-factor above and beyond Gomutra’s chemical composi...

Neem in the Vedas... Neem is also called ‘ Arista ’ in Sanskrit- a word that means ‘perfect, complete and imperishable’. The Sanskrit name ‘ Nimba ’ comes from the term ‘ Nimbati Syasthyamdadati ’ which means ‘to give good health’. ‘ Pinchumada ’ another name of Neem in Sanskrit means the destroyer of leprosy and healer of skin infections. Its medicinal qualities are outlined in the earliest Sanskrit writings and its uses in Hindu medicine that dates back to very remote times. The earliest authentic record of the curative properties of Neem and is uses in the indigenous system of medicine in India is found in Kautilya’s “Arthashastra" around 4th century BC. Neem's medicinal properties are listed in the ancient documents ‘ Carak- Samhita ’ and ‘ Susruta-Samhita ’, the books at the foundation of the Indian system of natural treatment, Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of medicine, which emphasizes a holistic approach to human health and well being. It i...

Shatavari Root We are offering shatavari root.  common name: shatavari, stimuli, asparagus, wild asparagus, asparagus root, mahashatavari, satavar, satmuli, kilavari, satavali, shatmuli, satavari, botanical name: asparagus racemosus  part used: root shatavari is called as queen of herbs in the ayurveda. The roots are bitter, sweet, emollient, cooling, nervine, tonic, constipating, ophthalmic, anodyne, . the herb is used for the treatment of disease conditions like indigestion, dysentery, tumors, irritations, burning sensations, eye disorders, kidney disease, hepatopathy, throat disease, gonorrhea, leucorrhea, epilepsy and hyperacidity. Cooling herb supports the reproductive system. Shatavari is the best herb which has rejuvenating effects upon female reproductive organs. It is useful for both men and women. Shatavari is a climbing plant which grows in low forests throughout india. It is mainly the roots of the plant that are used for medicinal purposes. What is in ...

Scientific Reason behind why Some Trees are considered Sacred in India ? It is true that Ancient Indians honored all the trees, But some particular trees and plants are considered sacred and have been worshiped over thousands of years. Some of the examples are Tulsi ( The sacred plant of Indian Hindu Culture), Peepal Tree (Ficus religiosa) and Audumbar Tree (Ficus racemosa).   The two trees( peepal tree and Audumbar tree) are 24-hour oxygen generators and cannot be planted manually. They grow on their own mainly through the birds, which eat their fruits. Audumbar tree is associated with Guru Dattatreya, one of main Hindu deities and cutting or dishonoring the tree in any way is considered as a sin. Both of these trees are very important for ecological balance. So by associating them with Hindu deities, they have been protected, so that no one would cut them. Read more: Scientific reason behind Why Tulsi is considered sacred ?   Some trees like peepal & Ficus ra...

Lord Dhanvantari the Divine Healer of Ayurveda.....Lord Dhanvantari the Patron of Ayurveda Ayurveda, as well as Hinduism, believes that every activity in human life is guided by a divine power. It is based on the belief that every activity in the universe is performed only with the blessing and guidance of a divine power. Hindu mythology considers that Lord Dhanvantari is the father of Ayurveda. His pictures can be seen depicted as the physician god of Ayurveda, who carries in his hands a bowl of heavenly nectar, a discus or chakra weapon, a conch shell which is used in a ground form in some traditional medicines, and some herbs for medication. It is believed that Lord Dhanvantari became the Patron of Ayurveda because he is the god who taught Sushruta the authentic author of Ayurvedic text Sushruta Samhita about the secrets of Ayurvedic treatments. The invocation mantra to Lord Dhanvantari Lord Dhanvantari should be invoked through the special mantra for practicing Ayurveda...

Health Benefits of Ashwagandha ..... Ashwagandha, also known as Indian Ginseng, has a wide range of health benefits, including its ability to fight against cancer and diabetes, as well as reduce inflammation, arthritis, asthma, hypertension, stress, and rheumatism. Furthermore, it boosts your supply of antioxidants and regulates the immune system. It also has antibacterial and anticonvulsant properties. Ashwagandha has had a great significance in Oriental medical schools of thought, especially in theancient Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda, for many centuries. It had also been used by Native Americans and Africans in effort to keep away several types of infections. Extensive scriptures describing the Ashwagandha plant and its medicinal properties have been mentioned in both traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. What is Ashwagandha?   Ashwagandha belongs to the Solanaceae family and its scientific name is Withania somnifera. It is also known as Indian ginseng or ...

Cow Urine good or bad ? Cow urine or gomutra Panchagavya is a solution prepared by mixing five products from a cow. The three main constituents are: Cow dung Cow Urine Cow Milk The two derived products which are mixed along with the above mentioned direct constituents are Curd from Cow Milk Ghee from Cow Milk These are mixed in a proper ratio and then allowed to ferment. The Cow urine therapy and all traditional techniques from the Vedic system of medicine have a strong scientific base. Ayurvedic References In ancient ayurvedic texts,cow urine has been described as ‘Sushrita Samhita’ and ‘Ashtanga Sangraha’ Charaka Samhitha, is the most effective substance/secretion of an animal and has innumerable therapeutic values. Gomutra is called ‘Sanjivani’ and ‘Amrita’ (Elixir) in Ayurveda. Bhav Prakash Nighantu describes gomutra as the most useful animal’s urine (including human) and enumerates its various therapeutic uses. In addition,cow urine has applications as a b...

NEEM TREE:- Neem is also called ‘Arista’ in Sanskrit- a word that means ‘perfect, complete and imperishable’. The Sanskrit name ‘Nimbi’ comes from the term ‘Nimbati Syasthyamdadati’ which means ‘to give good health’. ‘Pinchumada’ another name of Neem in Sanskrit mean the destroyer of leprosy and healer of skin infections. Its medicinal qualities are outlined in the earliest Sanskrit writings and its uses in Hindu medicine that dates back to very remote times. The earliest authentic record of the curative properties of Neem and is uses in the indigenous system of medicine in India is found in Kautilya’s “Arthashastra" around 4th century BC. Neem's medicinal properties are listed in the ancient documents ‘Carak- Samhita’ and ‘Susruta-Samhita ’, the books at the foundation of the Indian system of natural treatment, Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of medicine, which emphasizes a holistic approach to human health and wellbeing. It is described in the Ayu...