sama dosha sama agnischa sama dhatu mala kriyaaha|

Prasanna atma indriya manaha swastha iti abhidheeyate” – Sushruta

Samhita

One is in perfect health when the Three doshas ( vata, pitta and
Kapha) Digestive fire ( digestion, assimilation and metabolism) all
the body tissues & components (Dhatus) (the entire physical
body) all the excretory functions (the physiological functions of
urination and defecation) are in perfect order with a pleasantly
disposed and contented mind, senses and spirit.

Three Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha govern all the physiological,
psychological and spiritual aspects of one’s life.

Digestive fire: Agni can be equated to the word metabolism.

This includes the digestion, absorption, assimilation. Conversion of the
assimilated food into various Dhatus, such as Plasma, blood, muscle,
bone, fat, seminal fluid

Excretory functions: Ayurveda puts great emphasis for the excretory

functions to be in perfect order to be in perfect health. This would
prevent diseases. Keeps one in good health, spirit and gives long life.
Ayurveda elaborately describes how one should maintain one’s
lifestyle.
Pleasantly disposed contented spirit, senses and
mind: Ayurveda’s definition of health is all encompassing. Social well
being can only be possible when all these criteria are met.

Janmaantara kritam paapam vyaadhi roopena bhaadate. Tat shantihi

aushadhaihi, daanaihi, japa homa suaarchanaihi.”

All diseases are rooted in the mind before manifesting.

When such a disease is manifested, it should be treated with:

 Aushada – Medicine.
 Daana – Giving donations and doing charitable acts.
 Japa – repeating a particular mantra in a prescribed manner.
 Homa – offering of various herbs and dishes to the fire, chanting
mantras with a particular intent, either to a deity or a planet.
 Suraarchana – Special prayers to specific deity.

According to WHO
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

According to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression

of life – in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar