Svasthavrtta: According To BAMS Syllabus, New Delhi

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Dr. Mangalagowri V Rao, obtained her BAMS from Government Ayurveda College, Bangalore, her M.D. in Swasthavritta, from Government Ayurveda College, Kerala University and Ph.D. in Swasthavritta from BHU, Varanasi. She served as Lecturer in Swasthavritta at SSRB Rural Ayurvedic Medical College, Inchal, and ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa in Karnataka before joining as Medical Officer, at Govt. of NCT through UPSC. She is presently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Banaras Hindu University. She also served as Associate Professor and head of Department of Swasthavritta, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi for 3 years. She has published several books, chapters in books, scientific papers. She is known globally through her lectures delivered through national and international conferences. She has been member of editorial board in several journals. She has been adorned with many Awards at International and National platforms.

Swasthavritta is an important branch of Ayurveda. It deals with practical application of core principles of Ayuveda like Ayurvedic lifestyle. dieteties for excellence of health and prevention of diseases in the public. In present scenario, Ayurvedic lifestyle comprising of Dinacharya, Ratricharya, Ritucharya. Sadvritta, Achara Rasayana along with Yoga is gaining importance globally. Diet the key factor for health and disease, form the most sought-out topics in the national and international scientific community. The contemporary knowledge about concept and principles of primary health care, existing health care facility, national programmes, role of Ayurveda in national health policy, reseach and data collection and presentation etc. are included in Swasthavritta to update Ayurveda graduates to fit into the present healthcare scenario. Thus, Swasthavritta is a subject that grooms, the BAMS student by providing multiple skills in above mentioned vital areas.

Svasthavṛtta is an excellent work by Dr. Mangalagowri. It includes classical Ayurvedic views along with contemporary updates specially deigned for the benefit of students of Swasthavritta and Yoga. The book stands out with effective presentation with illustrations, inclusive of original verses and essential contemporary views in simple easy English. The new heatlh initiatves of goverment national health policy 2017, Ayushman Bharat Yojana etc. are included with an intention to upgrade the students with current health affairs. On the whole, book is comprehensive compendium of Swasthavrita principles with scientific analysis and contemporary health care updates as per the current Swasthavritta syllabus. I am sure, the students of Ayurveda and enthusiasts interested to know principles of prevention in Ayurveda in India and abroad would be highly benefitted by this book, I wish Dr. Mangalagowri, all the very best for her future endeavors.

Knowledge appraisal is a constant process for progress in any field, especially in the education sector. Hence, the syllabi are updated with essential current topics periodically to make the learner efficient to cater to the present needs. The first edition of textbook of Svasthavetta was one among the foremost books in English, by an expert in Swasthavritta as per the CCIM syllabus of that time. Presently, the syllabus has been updated so the contents of the book have been upgraded and remodeled to provide all details comprehensively, in a simple and effective manner. The topics are arranged as per the current Swasthavritta syllabus designed for BAMS course. Hoping that book would benefit the MD (Ay.) students also. The chapters include the references from Brhattrayis and Laghu Trayis along with other ancient classics like Muhurta Märtända, Mayamate, Manusmrti, Pathyapathya Vinirnaya etc. Essential important commentaries of Cakrapani. Dalhana and Arunadatta have also been included, to give an insight into the topics.

The unique feature of the book is style of presentation. The topics are explained in simple English with Sanskrit words in between to facilitate understanding and retain the real meaning intact. The contents of Swasthavritta and Yoga syllabus has been comprehensively included, in concise way including all important and essential points. The new feature of this edition is important points given in the beginning, to generate interest among the students. These highlights are helpful in memorizing the most important points and also provide keys for short answer questions of the chapter. Both classical and contemporary views are analyzed thoroughly and presented sequentially, to enable the understanding of Ayurvedic concepts in better way. Certain vast topics related to dietary items, occupational disorders and infectious diseases are presented in concise table form, including important information about the topic. The illustrations, flow charts and figures are provided for simplifying concept and clarity. The topics like primary health care, national programmes, role of Ayurveda in National health policy 2017, Ayushman Bharat Yojna, health administration are presented in an effective way with recent updates.

My salutations to the almighty for completing my endeavour of writing the book through his strong support system. No words are enough for thanking the authors of books and articles quoted in this book. I am immensely grateful to Prof. Tanuja Manoj Nesari, Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi for honouring my work, by writing foreword. She has always inspired me and supported me in every possible way, during my tenure as Associate Professor and Head department of Swasthavritta at AllA. I whole heartedly thank my mentors Prof. M Ramesh, Prof. Ahalya Sharma, Prof. Shreedhar B S. Late Prof. Shankaran, Prof. Mariamma Jacob, Prof. K Jyotilal whose guidance has always been a boon. I cordially thank all my national and international students, colleagues at ALIA. New Delhi and Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi for their support. Special thanks to Dr. Prajna Paramita Panda for providing Yoga demostrations in the book.

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