Abstract

PANCHMAHABHOOTA SIDDHANTA IN AYURVEDA, YOGA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO FIVE ELEMENTS IN GREEK AND CHINESE PHILOSOPHIES

Monica Salaria* and Aditya

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Abstract

There are many great principles given by Ayurveda, one among them is the Panchmahabhoota siddhanta. This is explained well in Yogic texts and Greek philosophy as well. The present study is concerned with bringing out the scattered information in different texts and these are used as material for present conceptual study. Panchamahabhutas are important components of the body and the universe. The different views for Panchmahabhootsa from different parts of world and civilizations can bring up light on how they are related and what is their significance as well. Hence significant study by author to elaborate the concept of Panchamahabhuta in a systemic manner is done. It is very much essential for a good physician to develop with this concept to make the basic things clearer and stronger. This study also concludes that each and every fundamental principle of Ayurveda is based on Panchamahabhuta theory.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Panchamahabhuta, Lok, Purush, Universe, Mahabhoot.