Swasthavritta

Ayurveda consists of 2 parts

  • Swasthavritta
  • Aturvritta

Swasth means healthy. The science telling disciplined behavior of a person which leads to long and healthy life is called as swasthavritta.

In short, it is a formula for good health. Good health is necessary to achieve objectives of life of mankind –

  • Dharma
  • Artha
  • Kama
  • Moksha

Here, health is not only the physical health, but it also includes metal and social health.

To maintain normal health of a person his food habits, lifestyle should be according to his doshaja prakruti and environment around him. It is necessary to make changes in our life style according to these things.

Our life style should be disciplined. Swasthvritta tells us about these things. Swasthvritta is a preventive medicine. It includes many subjects like