Q1: In your experience what is your perceptions of Indian Ayurveda System?
A-Well, Ayurveda is more of philosophy intertwined with healing guidelines. People perceive ayurveda as the system with bitter medicine, powders, decoctions etc. But as any systematic science, it talks about prevention first and then curative part comes in. Ayurveda has all the general principles in the form of 'sutra' or couplets. The tricky part comes in deciphering these sutras and interpreting these right. The principles still holds true even after 5000 years so I believe that ayurveda principles are not merely assumptions. There is no science that is so intricately woven into a fabric with religion, science, philosophy, art, medicine and culture. It is a diverse science and all we need is to understand, ponder and spread the correct awareness.
Q2: In your opinion what are the top three challenges which Ayurveda needs to correct to catapulate itself into a universally accepted Medical practice?
A-Documentation and research oriented methodology of study. This is difficult as Ayurveda deals in individuality rather than a mass approach. We give our prescription and advises based on a number of physical, mental, physiological stage of the patient and also as per the doctors experience. The results vary from person to person as we all belong to different background, physical condition, educational and familial backgrounds, etc. So documentation would be a challenge. Many of the vaidyas or traditional doctors have a lot of knowledge which they fail to pass on to the next generation due to many reasons. So this could be a challenge.
2. Perception of mass in general- AYURVEDA HAS NO SIDE EFFECTS- of the many commercials that I have watched on Ayurveda based products, No side effect is the claim. Drugs are drugs and they have their indications and contraindications. Every medicine has to be taken under strict medical supervision.
3. Limited opportunities for young doctors: Budding doctors are given limited opportunities in terms of Post Graduation and also limited practise under reputed vaidyas. This will eventually lead to frustration and finally opting for other fields other than Ayurveda. This might coax them to practise the modern system of medicine as that is happening in the northern Indian belt. This is a big challenge.
Q3: What are the experiences of Being an Ayurvedic Practitioner?
A-My experience of being an ayurveda practioner: Well, I am pretty satisfied now. I had made a vow that come what may, I shall practise ayurveda only. I also believe that you need to work hard to achieve something. Challenges are there in every field but persistance and perseverance pays in the end. I am educating people in corporates (the most sought after industry) about ayurveda, current problems, natural ways to live healthy etc through various workshops and health talks.
I believe that a doctor should not limit himself / herself on practise alone, but get into educating the masses as well. This will create more clarity in the mindsets of people as well as the doctor would gain confidence and reputation.
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