Is it a medical science? Does it have something to do with religion? Is it just quackery? Does it work? If it does work, is it still relevant?
The list of questions about Ayurveda is endless, ranging from genuine queries to outrageous allegations and everything in between. And then there are the strong beliefs that prevail about the science, let me take you through a few, ‘Ayurveda is slow, It has no side effects, the medications contain heavy metals and cause organ damage, the treatment is expensive and not practical in the fast paced world we live in’ and many more. Every Ayurveda doctor regularly deals with such statements.
Answers to these questions are simple yet extremely complicated at the same time. Simple if one tries to understand with a clear unprejudiced mind and complicated when ones views are biased.
Before I attempt to answer the above queries, it would be prudent to try and understand the basic thought behind the development of this science.
Maintenance, promotion and restoration of health are innate qualities in each living species. Every animal tries to ensure its survival and progression of its gene pool. As humans we are blessed with higher intelligence and are capable of taking a more proactive route towards better health. This has resulted in careful observation of nature, natural phenomena, close study of the environment and other animals. Experimentation based on the above observations and application of principles of natural equilibrium in being healthy was thus developed. Over the years, the understanding gained was refined, perfected and passed down through generations. With the advent of writing, the information changed from being spoken to written. And so were the first Ayurveda treatises recorded.
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The primary focus of Ayurveda has always been preservation and promotion of health, and health meant being vibrant at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Merely absence of physical disorders is not considered being healthy. The aspect of Ayurveda that most people are familiar with is the curative aspect. Though elaborately described, it remains as the secondary objective for Ayurveda. And that is the beauty of the science that expects individuals to remain healthy and not fall sick.
I would urge readers to consider Ayurveda a science that speaks about how an individual should live and not merely go through the ages. It emphasises leading a life that is enriching, fulfilling and capable of making positive contributions towards society. Only when all individuals in a society are healthy and happy, does the society thrive and progress. Though it is difficult to summarise, the best way to look at Ayurveda is as a manual for leading a meaningful life.