Basic Principles of Ayurveda
Every science has few basic and fundamental concepts which helps in the building the science or act as the pillar of that. In same manner Ayurveda has some basic principles on which Ayurveda nestles from ages are as follow : 1. The Triguna theory: It is about the three fundamental univesal energy viz - Satva, Rajas and Tamas. Sometimes they are also called as the Manasika dosha (contaminants of mind). They are also known as Maha gunas (great qualities), among these three Rajas and Tamas are also symbolised as manasika dosha whereas only Satva refered as manasika guna. 2. The Pancha mahabhutas theory: It is about the five basic elements of universe, or these are the base of cosmic creation. Everything is made up of these five elements from living to non living in this co...