Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister extends greetings on Ayurveda Day
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On the occasion of Ayurveda Day, the Prime Minister highlighted the significance of Ayurveda as a holistic science rather than merely a system of medical treatment. By referencing a Sanskrit Subhashitam, the Prime Minister characterized Ayurveda as a framework that provides guidance on beneficial versus harmful lifestyles, the distinction between healthy and diseased states, and the measures necessary for achieving a long and healthy life. The statement serves to promote the adoption of traditional medical heritage as a medium for maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle in contemporary society.