Ayurveda: um estudo das relações entre os Doshas e os pressupostos alimentares e espirituais

Abstract

The work to be presented aims to understand the importance of Ayuverda for a better quality of life, considering the assumptions: food, health and spirituality from the Doshas. It is worth mentioning that Ayurveda is the oldest Indian medicine in health science, originated in India around 5000 years ago. It means “science or knowledge of life”, which aims to prevent diseases through the care of the body and spirit. Within this context, there is the Doshas system that deals with the physical and psychological constitution of each individual, formed by the five elements of nature: ether, air, water, fire and earth that united by two form: Vãta, Pitta and kapha. Based on this justification, it is relevant to discuss how Ayurveda contributes to the quality of life of people, considering the assumptions of food, health and spirituality. Within spirituality, yoga should be considered as the spiritual pillar of Ayurveda. To consolidate this work, a qualitative research was carried out through bibliographic research of texts and books. To support and validate the data collected, this study has the contribution and discussions of thinkers such as: (CARNEIRO, 2009) that deals with health and longevity in the ancient tradition of India; (FRAWLEY (2018) that brings a view of Ayurveda of the mind as a cure for consciousness. In addition to (LAD, 2012) Ayurveda as a science of self-healing. Therefore, the results obtained in this study are of relevance for a rethinking about quality of life in contemporary times, while taking care of the consonance between the physical and the spiritual body.