Theoretical and Pragmatic Challenges in Integrating °yurveda with Contemporary Health Perspectives

By : Vaidya Om Prakash

Page No: 461-470

Abstract
The greatest contribution ancient India ever gave to the world was the wisdom through its knowledge traditions. Its unparalleled depth and diversity attracted the seekers from the different corners of the world for centuries. But the current status of these traditional streams is under severe threat of extinction and the credit goes to centuries of invasions and the post-colonial education system. Despite the fact that many Governmental and Non-Governmental Agencies are working for the revitalization of these streams, the outcome is very nominal and unsatisfactory in a westernized society and culture. The main challenges being faced by °yurveda, Major Indian traditional medical wisdom, shall be looked into three folds of its existence with respect to Education, Public Health and Research. Analyzing the above concerns may provide at least a rough idea on the revival of this great wisdom in the future.

Author :
Vaidya Om Prakash Narayan : MD (Ayu), Assistant Professor – Department of Kriyasarira, Ashtamgam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam & Vidyapeedham, Vavanoor, Koottanad, Palakkad, Kerala.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2020.15.02.9