Siddha System of Medicine: Eco Friendly and Patient Friendly
6-9-2013
Science of Siddha :-
( Shiva - Parvathy - Lord mruga - agthsya - 18 sidddhars )
The
scientific basis of Siddha has a long and varied history.
Tradition says that it is the oldest traditional treatment system generated from Dravidian culture.
Palm leaf manuscripts say that the Siddha system was first described by Lord Shiva to his wife Parvathy.
Parvathy explained all this knowledge to her son Lord Muruga.
He transferred the whole gamut of his knowledge to his principal disciple, the august sage Agasthya.
Agasthya taught 18 Siddhars and they spread this knowledge among human beings.
The word Siddha is derived from the term Siddhi that roughly means the attainment of a specialized ability. The term also refers to the eight supernatural powers, the attainment of which is one of the ultimate aims of human endeavor.
Tradition says that it is the oldest traditional treatment system generated from Dravidian culture.
Palm leaf manuscripts say that the Siddha system was first described by Lord Shiva to his wife Parvathy.
Parvathy explained all this knowledge to her son Lord Muruga.
He transferred the whole gamut of his knowledge to his principal disciple, the august sage Agasthya.
Agasthya taught 18 Siddhars and they spread this knowledge among human beings.
The word Siddha is derived from the term Siddhi that roughly means the attainment of a specialized ability. The term also refers to the eight supernatural powers, the attainment of which is one of the ultimate aims of human endeavor.
Those who
attained or achieved the above said powers are known as Siddhars. There were 18
important Siddhars in olden days and they developed this system of Siddha
medicine.
Historically, it
is believed that there were 18 main Siddhars. The saint Agasthya is believed
to be the father of siddha medicine.
Siddhars were of the concept that a healthy soul can only be developed in a healthy body. So they developed methods and medication that are believed to strengthen their physical body and thereby their souls.
Siddhars were of the concept that a healthy soul can only be developed in a healthy body. So they developed methods and medication that are believed to strengthen their physical body and thereby their souls.
Today there are
recognized siddha medical colleges, run under the government universities,
where siddha medicine is taught.
Vatha, Pitha and Kapha represents air, fire and water of the five elements (pancha bhootas)
The normal order of tridosha in a healthy person is 1: ½: ¼ or 4:2:1 respectively. If this equilibrium is disturbed disease sets in.
Vatha, Pitha and Kapha represents air, fire and water of the five elements (pancha bhootas)
The normal order of tridosha in a healthy person is 1: ½: ¼ or 4:2:1 respectively. If this equilibrium is disturbed disease sets in.
Basic Principles
Siddha medicine means medicine that is perfect.
Siddha medicine claims to be proficient in revitalizing and rejuvenating
diseased organs and in maintaining the ratio between the three basic qualities
of human nature and physique – the Vaadham, Pitham and Kapham.
Generally the basic concepts of the Siddha medicine
are almost similar to that of the other Indian health science called ayurveda..
The only difference appears to be that the siddha medicine recognizes predominance of Vaadham, Pitham and Kapham in childhood, adulthood and old age, respectively, whereas in ayurveda, it is totally reversed: Kapham is dominant in childhood, Vaatham in old age and Pitham in adults.
The only difference appears to be that the siddha medicine recognizes predominance of Vaadham, Pitham and Kapham in childhood, adulthood and old age, respectively, whereas in ayurveda, it is totally reversed: Kapham is dominant in childhood, Vaatham in old age and Pitham in adults.
National Institute of Siddha is a premier institute
of Siddha medicine. It functions from Tambaram in Chennai.
The First World Siddha Day was celebrated on 14 April 2009. It was inaugurated by Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, the then Governor of Tamil Nadu.
The First World Siddha Day was celebrated on 14 April 2009. It was inaugurated by Shri Surjit Singh Barnala, the then Governor of Tamil Nadu.
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