سلامت ماندن: روش آیورودا، تأثیر پاندمی بر جامعه، فرهنگ و آموزش

This paper argues for the need and relevance of the ancient medical system, Ayurveda, in the contemporary world especially during the pandemic COVID-19. The health system of the yore takes care of the identification of an illness, the causes of illness, the methodology to restore health and the methods of checking the spread and recurrence of an illness by adopting affordable means. Ayurveda, not only takes care of the physical, psychological, moral and spiritual being of a person (the four parameters of health enunciated by WHO) but also takes care of the social and the environmental world around him, besides paying attention to the supreme powers that remain invisible to the physical eyes. Largely by regimenting one's dietary habits and life-style the system charts the path of keeping one healthy. Ayurveda being affordable, sustainable and environment friendly gratifies and empowers all and it may be practiced independent of any Institutional (religious, social and medical) regimentation. This system is fit to be adopted by all not only during the normal days but also during the crisis-torn period of COVID-19. The paper also argues that the continuation of Macaulay's system of education is responsible for the modern Indians' ignorance and poor understanding and appreciation of this system. The paper also focuses on the features like causes and cures of diseases in Ayurveda, Ayurvedic principles like Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta, Panch Mahabhoota Siddhanta, Tridosha Siddhanta, Dinacharya and Ritucharya, food and spices in Ayurveda, the Principles of Health Promotion, and handling of Epidemics in Ayurveda.