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Origin of Ayurveda

Ayurveda has originated from the Vedas and is said to be an Upaveda (sub-Veda) of the Rig Veda. Ayurveda may also be traced to the Atharvana Veda.

Vedas are the knowledge of universal consciousness, which comprises of-

  • Anadi (No Start)
  • Sanaathana (Always Existing)
  • Ananta (Endless)
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Vedas are the embodiment of the universal truth and the ultimate knowledge, which always exist in the universe. This makes Ayurveda is eternal and endless. The written documents of Ayurveda exist since 6000 -5000 BC. The famous sage Veda Vyasa was the first to put the complete knowledge of Ayurveda into writing.


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