Module Three: , and the

The ancient texts say:

“Ayurveda is the most sacred science of life…”

Charaka 1.42-34

Both the Samhita and The Bhagavad Gita were written about 5,000 years ago. It is said that the information is much older and was passed down orally before being documented.

Bhagavad translates as God or Lord, gita as song. The Bhagavad Gita is usually referred to as “The Lord’s Song”. It is a conversation between the warrior Arjuna and God as . It is composed of 700 versus and is said to have taken place over an hour of time.

The Bhagavad Gita has inspired many people including Albert Einstein, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Mahatama Gandhi.

Gandhi’s philosophy and leadership style from The Gita largely influenced Martin Luther King Jr.

Nelson Mandela memorized The Bhagavad Gita while imprisoned.

Astronaut Sunita Williams took it (along with the ) into space.

"Those are spiritual things to reflect upon yourself, life, world around you and see things other way, I thought it was quite appropriate." -Sunita WIlliams, while talking about her time in space

Ayurveda and Yoga are partners in ancient wellness. Ayurveda focuses on body and mind while Yoga traditionally focused on or freedom/liberation. The Bhagavad Gita encompasses all aspects. The Maha Gunas

Chapter 14, Verse 5

“All life evolves from the differentiating power of three forces or strands in nature: ​sattva (​ purity, light, calmness), ​rajas​ (passion, action), and t​ amas (ignorance, darkness, inertia).

(Continue reading Chapter 14, Verses 5-27)

Maha means great Guna means quality

Ancient Food Advice

Chapter 17, Verses 8-10 Chapter 6, Verses 16-17

Happiness

Chapter 18, Verses 37-40

Krishna states, “...it is hard work in the beginning, but sheer joy later- bitter poison at first, sweet nectar in the end….You can find this bliss through steady practice.”