European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ASTROLOGY AND AYURVEDA- AN IMPERATIVE PERMUTATION

Dr. Bhardwaj Vikas*, Dr. Sharma Pankaj and Dr. C. Sahana

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda and Astrology have established a way of life in India since time immemorial. Highly advanced knowledge related to Astrology on medicine is preserved in Indian Holy Scriptures and transmitted from generation to generation. Both are ancient Indian sciences which deal with the major issues of human life, Longevity, being the most important because the concept of Moksha holds well only when the body/life is sustained. Various theories of Astrology and Ayurveda are dependent on each other. Concept of Loka Purusha Samya Vada, Theory of Panchamahabhuta, Tridosha Siddhanta, Karyakaranavada (Cause and Effect theory) substantiates the concepts of Astrology. Interaction of various planets (Graha) with each other becomes a reason for health and diseases depending upon their permutations. Ayurveda also instructs the Physician that before indulging in certain procedures of treatment he should very keenly examine the Astrological events/ combination of planets. Importance of Nakshatra is very well versed in Ayurveda. Knowledge and practice of Ayurveda along the principles of Astrology can do wonders in Medical field.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Astrology, Panchamahabhuta, Tridosha, Loka Purusha Samya Vada, Karyakaranavada, Cause and Effect.