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UPAVEDAS
UPAVEDA (supplementary knowledge/wisdom) is a Vedic school (Shakha) to Veda. Four types are usually
specified: Ayurveda (medicine), Gandharvaveda (music and dancing), Dhanurveda
(martial arts, ‘archery’), and Sthapatyaveda (architecture) or, alternatively, Silpasastra.
Upavedas are applied knowledge, and are specific applications of Vedic
teachings.
AYURVEDA
Ayurveda (knowledge of
life) is an Upaveda (supplimentory) associated with the Atharva Veda, and
mythologically derived from the gods, it has historical roots in the lost past and
is still in practice with increasing importance. Contribution of Caraka
(1st–2nd C-AD ) and Susruta (6th C BC). The traditional Hindu system of medicine, which is based on the idea
of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic
breathing.
The aim of
Ayurveda is the attainment of Moksha or liberation as a healthy
body is the basic requirement for the attainment of Purushaarthas. Ayurveda
guides man to keep the body and mind fit to attain the Purushaarthas. Ayurveda
is used to cure diseases caused by the imbalance of the three
doshas : vatha (rheumatic)
, pitha (obesity related) and kapha (respiratory troubles).
GANDHARVA VEDA
Gandharvaveda
is the study if aesthetics and it speaks of all art-forms
like music, dance, poetry, sculpture, and erotica. Gandharva
Veda has its root in all
the four Vedas
- Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and
Atharva
Veda. Gandharva
means skilled singer or master of music. Gandharva
is not just
the science of Music, but the
Vedic science on the influence of sound and music in all, including the body
and soul of the yogi. Ayurveda uses
gandharva veda to promote physical and mental health.
DHANURVEDA
Dhanurveda is
the science of warfare and archery, traditionally regarded as
an Upaveda attached to the Yajur Veda, and attributed either to Bhrugu
or Visvamitra. More widely, the knowledge of martial arts,
specifically the bow. A section of the Agni Puraņa (8th
-10th C-AD) dealing with warfare and combat techniques are used in 15th
– 16th century during Mughal
Emperor Akbar.
STHAPATYAVEDA
Sthapatyaveda,
also called Shilpa Veda, is the
Upaveda (supplementary
branch) of Atharva Veda relates
with engineering and Architecture. Sthapatya means establishing, Sthapatyaveda deals
with establishing a relationship between the dweller, dwelling
and cosmos. Sthapatyaveda deals with planning, designing, and construction of temples,
houses, villages, and cities. Vaastu Shastra, the Indian science of
Architecture, has its origin in Sthapatyaveda. Ancient civilizations around the
world were influenced by this architecture, remnants of which still exist.
Shri
Vishvakarma (builder of the Universe) is the source of the knowledge contained
in the Sthapatyaveda. The universe is created with the very same principles
that he passed to Rishis and Maharishis thousands of years ago to utilize in
designing homes, cities and countries helping us to improve our life and
growth.
All people
are influenced by the building in which they reside, work and worship. According to the design of a structure,
one feels either comfort or discomfort. Building designed in accordance with
laws of nature will produce a sense of bliss, calmness and fulfillment. In
incorrectly designed structures one feels anxious, stressful and despondent.
Poorly designed structures produce sickness and depression.
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