Ayurveda And Astrology |
Mention in Ancient Text
Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthana, VIII.95) also confirms that by the constitution of the sperm and ovum, food and behaviour of the Mother and of the products of the five elements, the dosha or the Prakriti, the biological constitutional nature of the individual becomes manifest as such – either Vata, Pitta, Kapha or a combination thereof.
Both Ayurveda and Astrology believe that the Karma or the actions in the past life influence health and longevity in the present life. This means many of the faulty or wrong deeds of previous life or lives may present in this life in the form of disease. Whereas both the ancient Vedic Sciences of India relate the occurrence of diseases and disorders (especially the ones without any obvious cause or reason), both Ayurveda and Astrology would recommend on discovering the hidden root cause of the suffering, and to be taking up the suitable holistic remedial measures for curing of the disease.
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Uniqueness of Vedic astrology is that it supports remedial measures also in the form of pacification of planets in the event of occurrence of a disease. Following points are to be taken in consideration as per Vedic astrology for the treatment of any illness:
The probable timing of any disease, the type of disease and the organs to be affected can be calculated before the occurrence of disease by seeing the planetary positions in the horoscope.
Diagnosis and the severity of the disease can be handled by both astrologers as well as doctors.
Gems or precious stones are called so because they provide the mind with a feeling of heavenly happiness owing to their beauty and a particular effect, which they bestow over our life and health. As in the Indian Jyotish Shastra or Astrology, it is believed that the rays that come after passing through these gems have a calming effect on the sun, grahas etc. According to Ayurveda, nine gems (or the Navratanas) find their importance as they particularly affect the mind and enhance the mental powers of an individual. Mainly the gems have been used since ages therapeutically for strengthening the heart and the brain as a general body tonic and to increase the vitality and vigour. Know more here.
Many times at Authentic Ayurvedic Centres, you would come across team of expert priests to perform the rituals and can arrange a variety of specialized yajnyas based on your needs. Some of the yajnyas are:
This is performed to enhance the natural flow of our lives and remove any difficulties that we are presently facing, be they physical, mental or emotional. Ganapathi or Ganesha is the aspect of our physiology related to the root energy that allows us to achieve our desires and have worldly and spiritual success.
In this yajnya a special mantra is performed that is from the Rig Veda that is used for healing of diseases and also purifying the heart and mind. This is often performed for chronic and incurable diseases to bring relief to the condition. In adjunct with Ayurvedic treatments such as Panchakarma (Watch Video), this yajnya can speed up the recovery process.
This is performed to bring harmony to each of the nine aspects of the planetary energies that are underlying archetypes of all activities in this world. One way to understand the nine planets is through the nine numbers we use every day.
Even though medicines play important role of curing diseases, medicines alone sometimes may not be sufficient. Astrology deals with the connection between events and planets. With the help of an expert astrologer, the story of the past life is derived and suitable Vedic rituals, rites etc. are ascertained from him. This will enable us to have absolute cure of diseases. Hence it is advisable to check astrologically the right time, before beginning the treatment procedure medically.
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