Celebrating Ayurveda Day: Embracing Holistic Wellness for a Global Future
Ayurveda Post | November 2023
Namaste,
November is a distinct month known for celebrating Ayurveda, a practice cherished in India and worldwide. This annual event acts as a focal point for elevating Ayurveda's profile, emphasizing its contemporary significance and foundational tenets. Activities during this celebration are diverse, including seminars, workshops, and cultural events, all designed to deepen understanding of Ayurveda's benefits. Thanks to the robust involvement of various ministries and international partnerships, Ayurveda Day has evolved into a significant global occasion, effectively disseminating Ayurveda's wisdom and insights globally. In honor of this event, this edition of Ayurveda Post is specially curated to bring you the latest news and perspectives on the Ayurveda Day celebrations.
Warm Regards
Prof Abhimanyu Kumar
Chairman & CEO
Centre for Ayurveda Education, Innovation & Technology (CAYEIT)
The Prime Minister post on X on the occasion of Ayurveda Day
Shloka of the Month
हिताहितं सुखं दुःखं आयुस्तस्य हिताहितम्। मानं च तच्च यत्रोक्तमायुर्वेदः स उच्यते
Scientific explanation: The shloka emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between beneficial and harmful lifestyle choices, which aligns with modern understandings of health and disease prevention. It underscores the impact of mental and emotional well-being versus distress, paralleling contemporary insights into how mental health affects physical health. This indicates the factors that contribute to or detract from one's life and quality of life, reflecting modern concepts of holistic health, including environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors. It advocates for a systematic and measured approach to health, similar to how modern science relies on evidence and research for treatment and diagnosis.
In essence, this shloka defines Ayurveda as a holistic health system, acknowledging the interconnectedness of physical health, mental well-being, lifestyle choices, and environmental factors, much like modern integrative medicine.
Interesting Reads
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Discover Agro-Ayurveda's transformative impact on sustainable farming. This concise overview highlights key aspects like soil health, biodiversity, and holistic plant care, illustrating how Ayurvedic principles are being applied to modern agriculture for a healthier, more sustainable future. Dive in to learn about ancient practices reshaping today's farming landscape.
2. Skilling, De-skilling, Up-skilling and Re-skilling in Ayurveda
Delve into the essential dynamics of skilling, de-skilling, up-skilling, and re-skilling in Ayurveda. This concise overview highlights the importance of continuous learning and adaptation for Ayurvedic practitioners, emphasizing the blend of traditional knowledge with modern advancements to ensure effective and up-to-date patient care.
Objectives of Ayurveda Day
Promote and position Ayurveda to the global forefront of healthcare
Explore the potential of Ayurveda to contribute towards national health policy and shaping national health programs
Reduce the disease burden and associated morbidity and mortality by harnessing the untapped potential of Ayurveda.
Focus on the unique strengths of Ayurveda and its holistic principles in preserving the health and well-being of humans as well as plants, animals, and the environment.
Enhance trust and credibility in Ayurveda and promote awareness of Ayurveda through community engagement among the general public, students, farmers, etc.
Cultivate a culture of "illness to wellness" through Ayurveda for its holistic benefits.
To create awareness that Ayurveda is an evidence-based scientific medical system.
Release of White Paper
A white paper – ‘The Status and Practice of Ayurveda in the United States-An Empirical Review Examining Growth, Regulation, Education, and Integration’ published by the Centre for Ayurveda Education, Innovation & Technology (CAYEIT) was released on National Consortium of Ayurveda Medicine (NCAM) USA held in Orlando US on October 27-29, 2023.
Know about Ayurveda Day logo
Ayurveda for One Health
In 2023, the theme for Ayurveda day-2023 was 'Ayurveda for One Health' with Tag line 'Ayurveda for everyone on every day' (Har din har kisi ke liye Ayurveda) focusing on human-animal-plant-environment interface.
Ayurveda for One Health- How AI perceives it?
The watercolour painting has been created by AI to better depict the concept of 'One Health' in the context of Ayurveda, highlighting the interconnectedness of human health, animal & plant wellbeing, and a clean, pure environment.
Thank you for coming together with us to celebrate holistic wellness on Ayurveda Day. Your insights and responses are valued as we continue to embrace and promote this ancient wisdom for overall health.
Once again we express our thanks to you for your continued support, and we welcome your feedback suggestions.
Warm Regards,
Ayurveda Post Team