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Charaka Samhita - General Health Principles

Sanskrit Text

स्वस्थस्य स्वास्थ्य रक्षणं आतुरस्य विकार प्रशमनं च।

English Translation

The twin objectives of Ayurveda are: to preserve health of the healthy and to cure diseases of the diseased. This fundamental principle guides all Ayurvedic practice.

Keywords
health preservationdisease cureayurvedic principleswellness

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