What is the Ayurvedic Word for Health?: Understanding the Holistic Concept of Svastha
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Dating back over 5,000 years, the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda offers a profound perspective on well-being that extends beyond the mere absence of disease. The Ayurvedic word for health is Svastha (or Swasthya), a Sanskrit term with a much deeper, more holistic meaning than its modern Western equivalent.