Sanjeevani Booti- A magical medicinal herb from Ramayana
Dr. Gayatri Mulye
Today we are celebrating auspicious day of Rama Navami. The story of Lord Hanuman associated with Sanjeevani booti is one of interesting highlight of the Ramayana. Sanjeevani means ‘to bring back to life’. The divya aushadhi (divine medicine) that was used to revive Lord Laxmana, …
A glimpse of Ayurveda from the Maratha Empire period
Shiv Jayanti is the celebration of the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji Maharaj is considered a valorous warrior for his innovative military tactics and a skillful administrator. The Maratha Empire dominated a large part of the Indian subcontinent in the 17th century. We often …
HOLI: Festival of colors and bonding!
Millions of Indians and South Asian countries mark the arrival of spring with the festival of colors, joy, and renaissance named Holi. Holi is a way of announcing the end of colder days and the beginning of warmer days. It is celebrated on the last …
Ancient Non – invasive health monitoring system – Ashtavidha Pariksha
Ayurveda is science of life, and it focuses on the complete physical, mental, social and spiritual health of an individual. The principles of Ayurveda are based upon Tridosha- Saptadhatu- Agni and its role in maintaining health harmony. Impairment of single or multiple elements often leads …
All about Bilva (Bael)- From its significance in worshipping Lord Shiva to its medicinal values
The Bael tree or Bilva (in Sanskrit) is known for its spiritual and medicinal importance from years. Worshipping Lord Shiva cannot be completed without Bael patra. Its ternate leaves are called “Tripatra” (3 leaves) also commonly known as “Shiva Dhruma”. Hindus are known to offer …
Did you know? Cancer is not new, it was defined 5000 years ago.
Cancer, one of the most deadly challenges spreading drastically in the 21st century, has now officially become the most dangerous killer in the world according to the World Health Organization. February is Cancer prevention and awareness month. It is no secret that early detection and …
Health constitution in 2023
India is celebrating 74th republic day this year. With adopting and implementing concrete laws and constitutions, India is growing very significantly. In the case of the health sector, we have to deeply rethink the constitution related to healthcare systems especially post pandemic. The pandemic has …
The Three Company
Ayurveda is a ‘wholistic’ science. Atleast that’s what you must have heard or read somewhere, before reading this post. But have you ever given it a thought? As to what exactly does it mean by wholistic? What difference does it make? Is it really that …
Knowing Your Dad: The “Yes Man”
Quote: A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed and yet one of the most valuable assets of society – Billy Graham With the fast-changing world, today’s fathers are changing and adapting to the changes very fast. From helping in the kitchen …
Rutusandhikaal and Dakshinayana
All-natural phenomena are correlated with each other in complex ways, so one wonders how our ecosystem and body are related? Being a part of the ecosystem, the human body is greatly influenced by the external environment.Many of the exogenous and endogenous rhythms have specific phase …
