Ayurveda,
an ancient science of life, resorts to the overall development of the mankind.
It does not limit itself in physical boundaries, but expands the wisdom of its
experiences to guide the life to the ultimate realm, the salvation. Every
breath in this physical world is a journey towards the fundamental reality of
life – the death. Factually the death should not be an ending, but a beginning of
the unknown world. Since the time of evolution, human race conquered many mile
stones. The science of medicines made amazing discoveries in the field of life,
but unfortunately, no one could define how the journey ends? Why the heart
stops beating even though the muscles of it are not prone to the fatigue? But
the answer is illusive. When the logic cannot define something, one needs to
turn towards philosophy. Ayurveda explains, “An ultimate purpose of human life
is to get Moksha (salvation).” To get rid of the vicious cycle of
rebirth is called as Moksha. To explain the salvation, different
methodologies have been taught. Ayurveda says, “Physical body manifests itself
due to Moha (attachment), Icha (desires), and Dwesha (revenge).”
In a simpler format it could be assigned that Moksha (Salvation) is
the complete detachment from these
mental blocks. It is the union of oneself with the cosmic conscious. Though, it
remains an uphill task to find the cosmic awareness, however many methodologies
have been formulated in different philosophies.
Ayurveda
classifies Atma (The soul) in two categories; Paramatma (The
universal conscious), and Jeevatma (The conscious). Difference
between the conscious and cosmic awareness could be identified in following
verse,
निर्विकार परस्त्वात्मा सत्व भूत गुण एन्द्रीयहि !
चैतनयो कारणं
नित्यो द्रष्टा पश्यती हि सर्वा क्रिया !!
चरक संहिता/ सूत्र स्थान
Paramatma
(the pure conscious) is Nirvikar
(absolutely perfect). When the universal conscious combines with Satva
(mind), Bhoota (five elements), Guna (qualities), and
Indriya (senses), it manifests itself into the physical body. It is
immortal, spectator, and witnesses all the actions.
Above
definition of Paramatma is an absolute eye opener. It does not only
describe the existence of the Almighty, but also makes us realize that every
individual is the manifestation of the universal conscious. As per the
description, universal awareness multiplies itself into various forms of life
and each of the living entity is mere replication of that perfect self. It raises
a question. If we are all the part of that Paramatma, we should be
equally aware. Acharya Charaka says, “When the conscious unites the Bhoota,
it is predominated by Rajas (selfish mobility), and Tamas (blissful
ignorance) which results in subconscious suppression of the ultimate
wisdom.” It makes us to forget our origin and enables us to become mechanical
entities.
The ultimate
purpose of human life is to realize that particle of the supreme conscious within
oneself and all. Because our analytical ability is an advantage above the other
races of life. Probably this is the reason why we are repetitively told that
human life is precious. The time we separate ourselves from the mental and physical
limitations, it lifts our conscious to another level of awareness. One should
practice conscious detachment from the materialism. Having said that, it does
not mean that one should not love what he does, but one should not cultivate
the nature of possession. One should constantly practice to overcome the
desires because desires result in greed which further ends up in attachment to
the Karma (resulting action). And any residual desire
forces the conscious to reincarnate itself to materialize the completion in
next life. Having said that it does not mean not to have any desires, but one
should try to fulfill the desire that had manifested within the subconscious
and at the same time one should constantly practice to limit the desires which
are manifested out of the greed quotient. The sense of revenge is another
factor responsible as a blocking stone on the road of higher conscious.
Ayurveda call it as Dwesha. One should cultivate the habit of loving thy
world as a replica of itself. Not to have the sense of jealousy and also not to
have a feeling of competition. Completion makes us the part of the rat race. It
also develops the inferiority complex that end up in various forms of mental
sickness. This again holds us back to be spiritually free and lands us into the
cycle of rebirth. Ayurveda says, “when mind overcomes Rajas (selfish
mobility), and Tamas (blissful ignorance), it destroys even the strongest
of your Karma (unaware actions) resulting in spiritual freedom,
which is nothing but Moksha (The Salvation)."
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