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AmritaMonthlyvabodhini Newsletter of Amrita School of Ayurveda June 2015 Volume 1 Issue 5 In Ayurveda one anecdote goes like this, Ashwini Kumar the celestial twin physician want to check the knowledge of Vagbhatacharya (author of Ashtanga Hridayam) adopted the form of two ‘Chakora’ birds. These birds come to Vagbhatacharya’s Ashram daily and make the noise Initially Vagbhatacharya neglected them but they didn’t stop. Later by realising the meaning of the word who is free from disease? Wise Vagbhatacharya chants a sloka which satisfies the birds and they leave him and flew away. One who takes wholesome food in required quantity in proper time, doing moderate walk, sleeping in left lateral position and who does not suppresses the natural urges of urine and stool is the one free from diseases. Importance of Ramayana Parayana AMMA’S MESSAGE The ancient Indian literature is an Satguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi integral part of the human life. They were not merely imaginary creations. “Nature records all of our actions. Each of our words and thoughts subtly exists Lord Dhanwantari in in Nature.“ Ramayana -Amma Shri Dhanwntari is the primordial God of Health care system, he is considered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR’s LETTER Chairman Br. Sankara Chaitanya ntegration of Yoga and Ayurveda to achieve Advisory Board Ioptimal Health Prof. Vasudevan Nampoothiri The term Yoga itself means to unite, combine, Prof. Rabinarayan Tripathy harmonize or integrate. Yoga and Ayurveda International Yoga Day Celebration at Amrita School of Ayurveda both the science originated in ancient India, Editor-in-chief from a Vedic background and are based on the Dr. Akhilesh Shukla similar principles. Both are referred as sister sciences in terms of ‘self-healing and self- Editorial Board International Day of Yoga realizations’. The ultimate aim of life in both Dr. Anandaraman P.V the system is same that is to attain the Moksha Dr. Prasanth D or salvation. Right thoughts and right attitude Celebration at Amrita School of Ayurveda Dr. Vineeth PK towards life is vital for well being. A balanced oga is a 5,000-year-old physical, Amrita School of Ayurveda celebrated on June 11th, 12th and 13th; at Student editors state of mind is obtained by following the principles of Sadvritta, Achara Rasayana and Ymental and spiritual practice the International Day of Yoga on Harippad on June 13 th, 14 th and Vijaya Lakshmi Dwarampudi by moral restraints and ethical observances having its origin in India, which aims 21st June-2015, in association with 15 th; at Alappuzha on June 16 th Athira.S. Ravi that is Yama and Niyama. Both the science to transform both body and mind. CCRYN, New Delhi and Ministry of and 21st; at Cherthala on June 18th Roshni. R gives importance to Ahara vidhi and support On 11th December 2014, the United AYUSH. As a part of the celebrations, and at Trikkunnappuzha on June Nations General Assembly declared Department of Swasthavritta 17th, 18th and 19th. More than 400 Layout Designing the Satwik diet pattern which is wholesome for the heath of the individual. Basic 21st June as the International Day of conducted one month free yoga people participated in these classes Jagadeesh Thulasi (ICTS) understanding of Sharira and its components Yoga. The declaration came after the campaign in the college from May conducted at various places of Contact us and the pathogenesis of diseases are same call for the adoption of 21st June as 21st to June 21st. We had four Kollam and Alappuzha. [email protected] in Ayurveda and Yoga. The modern world is International Day of Yoga by Indian main instructors under them we had International Day of Yoga was graced [email protected] facing a pandemic of lifestyle disorders that Prime Minister, Narendra Modi during trained 30 student trainers (PG & UG) with the presence of Sr. Rishiraj Singh require changes to be made consciously by his address to UN General Assembly for taking field classes. Morning and IPS, Chief Vigilance Officer, KSEB. The Published By individuals themselves. The principles of on September 27th, 2014 where in evening yoga sessions coordinated morning yoga session was instructed University Press Amritapuri Yoga and Ayurveda together form a complete he stated: “Yoga is an invaluable by PG students and Internees went by Dr. Cijith, Yoga consultant, Amrita approach for optimal health, vitality and gift of India’s ancient tradition. It on daily basis in the college. The School of Ayurveda and had a higher awareness. Ayurveda provides the embodies unity of mind and body; instructors strictly followed the participation of more than 300 people appropriate life-style recommendations thought and action; restraint and COMMON YOGA PROTOCOL under in both districts. All participants were and unfold the full healing potential of body fulfilment; harmony between man the guidance of Dr.Cijith Sreedhar provided with yoga booklets. Medical for Yoga practice and Yoga provides the and nature; a holistic approach to (BNYS), Dr. Delvin T Robin (BAMS, Director, Br. Sankara Chaitanya took spiritual and psychological basis for Ayurveda. health and well-being. It is not about MD, PG diploma yoga) and faculties an awareness class on health aspects Integration of Yoga and Ayurveda in their full exercise but to discover the sense of of Dept. of Swasthavritta. Yoga of Dinacharya (Daily Regimens). On applications offers a complete system of well- oneness with yourself, the world and sessions for the public conducted the same day, a workshop on cyclic Roshini R, st BAMS 1st, being for body, mind and consciousness. The the nature.” In suggesting June 21 , at various wards of Kulashekhara meditation was also conducted by Amrita School of Ayurveda integrated approach of Ayurveda and Yoga which is the Summer Solstice, as the puram panchayat were coordinated Dr. Apar. A. Soaji, Assistant professor, has infinite possibilities for providing answers International Day of Yoga, Respected by the internees. The students also Svyasa (Swami Vivekananda Yoga to most health problems troubling modern Shri Narendra Modi had said that, organized one hour yoga training in Anusandhana Samsthana) University, human kind. “the date is the longest day of the a medical camp conducted by the Bangalore. year in the Northern Hemisphere and hospital at Kadakkal, Kollam dist. on has special significance in many parts 23rd May, 2015. Moreover, classes of the world.” were conducted at Cheriyazheekkal 21st June as International Day of Yoga by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi during his address to UN General Assembly on September 27th, 2014 AMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 1 Physician’s Column HOME REMEDY KUMARI PRAVALAPISHTI Pishties are termed anagnitaptabhasma (bhasma prepared Bot. Name - Aloe vera without the medium of fire). Pravalapisti is a light rose Fam. Name - Liliaceae coloured fine powder obtained by triturating shuddha Eng. Name – Indian Aloe Pravala with Rose water for 3 days in rock mortar and pestle. Therapeutic USES Paste of Kumari rasa and Jeeraka if applied externally, SincePravala is tridoshashamana it is useful in variety of relieves burning sensation and inflammation. disorders.Pravalapisti because of addition of rose water has 1 ( R . R . S 2 5 / 1 7 ) special effect to balance Pitta.It is kshara, madhura, kashaya Juice of Aloe vera with Haridra churna (turmeric in Rasa and sita in virya. powder) taken internally relieve Spleenomegaly Because of its alkaline nature and sitavirya it acts as an 2(Pleeha vriddhi) and Scrofula (Apachi) Antacid in Amlapitta (Hyperacidity) and Peptic ulcer. ( S h a . S a m 2 / 1 / 1 4 ) Because of sthambana nature of Kashaya rasa it shows Haemostatic effect in Bleeding disorders like bleeding piles, In Kaamala (jaundice), juice extracted from Kumari is Importance of Ramayana Parayana excessive uterine bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding and used for Nasya (nasal instillation. ( B . P. N i 7 / 4 4 ) he ancient Indian literature is an integral part of the of Karkitaka. Karkitaka is also called Pannamasa and nasal bleeding. Because of snigdha guna and kaphavatanut 3 karma it is effective in Suskakasa. It also exhibits anti- human life. They were not merely imaginary creations. Karuthamasa in various parts of the land. This is because Ghee prepared with Kumari swarasa and Yashti T inflammatory and anti-pyretic effect. It improves digestive They preaches all the necessary knowledge that is very im- during this month there will be heavy rain and sun won’t kwatha added with sugar is effective in Apasmara. power, immunity and skin complexion. Also it is chakshusya portant to maintain good health, good family & social rela- be seen and as there is no harvesting or farming there will ( S . B . 4 . 4 5 3 ) tionships, politics, maintenance of natural powers through be poverty or difficulty. The people will be generally idle and viryavriddhikara. 4 various sacrifices and life style of the people, measures to during this month as there are no job opportunities. Idle Pravala is a Calcium compound and contains 83% of The pulp of Kumari along with cow’s ghee added with control the mind, spirituality etc. All these literatures were mind is the devils workshop is famous statement. More- Calcium carbonate. That is why it is a natural Calcium Trikatu choorna, Hareetaki and Saindhava (rock salt) passed to the society through various customs by the few over, poverty or difficulty may encourage the people to in- supplement and can treat conditions like Hypocalcaemia, 5is administered internally for Gulma. scholars who have very good knowledge in them. The cus- volve in theft, fight with kiths & kin etc. Reading Ramayana Osteoporosis,Osteoarthritis and low bone mineral density. ( B . P G u l m a C h i k i t s a ) toms were according the lifestyle, livelihood, climatic con- during this month generally develops the good qualities in It is effective in hairfall and premature greying of hairsby ditions, faith in deities etc.
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    EVENT GUIDE To prepare for your Pandava event, use the following tips to get your event prepped and ready. DECORATING varies based on the region of the country from where No Pandava party is complete without the right it developed, get partygoers up and moving with decor! The covers of the Pandava series can be your some step-by-step instructions on basic elements to inspiration; use its palette of the artwork to adorn Indian dance. your space. Embellish the art by creating images of mythological animals (such as the tiger, crocodile, ram, BOO’S NEWS three-headed elephant, peacock, swan, and seven-headed In Aru Shah and the End of Time, Boo serves as a horse that pledge themselves to serve Aru and Mini for messenger, teacher, and guide to Aru and Mini. Have their battle with the Sleeper). event attendees sit in a straight row and play a few rounds of Boo’s News (a variation of the game telephone) where Alternatively, for a simpler plan, decorate your the person at the end of the row quickly and quietly space with bright, vibrant colors (especially reds and shares a favorite fact about a chosen mythology or why golds) using bright fabric or butcher paper and adorn they are excited to read Aru Shah and the End of Time your space with an abundance of white twinkle lights. into the ear of the person sitting next to him or her. From there, each person repeats this process and passes the FOOD information down the line. Once it gets to the end, have The foods of India are as diverse as the people and the final person share what was said to them to see how culture; in that spirit, set up a feast for attendees that close to the original news the “fact” was.