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Institutions under the Ministry of AYUSH
AYUSH Full Form is Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. The Ministry of AYUSH was established in November 2014 to ensure the development and propagation of AYUSH systems of medicine. The ministry is responsible for policy formulation and coordinating activities in the AYUSH sectors. It also oversees the work of the Central Council for Research in AYUSH and the AYUSH Education Board. The ministry is also responsible for managing the AYUSH Hospitals and dispensaries.
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicine system still practiced in India today. The word “Ayurveda” is derived from the Sanskrit words “Ayur,” meaning life, and “Veda,” meaning knowledge. Ayurveda is a complete system of medicine that encompasses the treatment of illness, promoting good health, and the prevention of disease.
The basic philosophy of Ayurveda is that every individual is unique and that the treatment of illness should be tailored to the individual’s unique constitution or “dosha.” There are three doshas in Ayurveda: Vata, pitta, and Kapha. Each dosha is associated with specific characteristics and qualities. Vata is associated with air and ether, pitta with fire and water, and Kapha with earth and water.
According to Ayurveda, the balance of the doshas is essential for health and well-being. When one or more doshas become imbalanced, health may be compromised. Ayurveda treatment aims to restore the balance of the doshas and thus promote health and well-being.
Yoga and Naturopathy
Yoga and naturopathy are two complementary systems of medicine that focus on restoring balance and health in the body through natural methods. Yoga is a practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. At the same time, naturopathy is a system of medicine that uses natural remedies such as herbs, vitamins, and minerals to treat illness. Both yoga and naturopathy believe that the body has an innate ability to heal itself and that by restoring balance in the body, health can be restored.
Unani
Unani is a traditional system of medicine that originated in Greece. It is similar to Ayurveda, another traditional system of medicine.
Siddha-Linga
- The Siddha-Linga represents the Hindu god Shiva in the form of a lingam. It is a spiritual symbol that is said to be the source of all the power and blessings of Shiva.
- The Siddha-Linga is said to have been created by the god Vishnu. It is said that Vishnu himself appeared as a column of light and that Shiva was born from this column of light. The Siddha-Linga is said to be the embodiment of this light.
- The Siddha-Linga is said to be the source of all the power and blessings of Shiva. It is a powerful spiritual symbol that can provide protection and blessings to those who worship it.