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The definition of beauty in Ayurveda is referred as
“subhanga karanam”, which is nothing but transforming all features of mind and
body to the most auspicious stage. Ayurveda believes that the beauty of secret
lies in merging our inner self with our outer self, so that we can achieve a
perfect and the timeless glow of balanced health. In the aspect of Ayurveda,
beauty is not just skin-deep, cosmetic surgery, face-lifts, and so on. It is
more than that, and it is not meaningful to search beauty in hair salons and
health clubs. Instead, turn inwards and see the endless beauty within us.
In a period, when beauty is often equated with a
fair complexion, a fashionably thin figure, or with the shape of the nose,
Ayurveda differs from those cultures. Ayurveda, the ancient and traditional
healing system of India, has a unique viewpoint on beauty.
As per Ayurveda, the pillars of beauty are Roopam,
Gunam, and Vayastyag. Roopam refers
to outer beauty, Gunam is inner
beauty, and Vayastyag stands for
lasting beauty. This proves that Ayurveda does not concentrate only on
cosmetics to attain a true beauty.
According to Ayurveda, outer beauty is a reflection
of lifestyle, healthy eating habits, and good health. Each type of body
structure, whether big, medium or thin, can be beautiful as long as good health
exists. Ayurveda believes that you are what you eat, and you are what you
digest. It is all about diet. A clear complexion begins with efficient
nutrition, proper digestion, absorption of nutrients, and normal elimination.
Inner beauty draws its sustenance from the spiritual
wealth within our self, that is, our spiritual qualities, mental abilities,
inner reserves of strength, and emotional states. Loving and accepting all,
which is positive in life, is what we call as truly beautiful in Ayurveda. True
beauty comes from a peaceful, calm interior, and relaxed mind.
The Ayurvedic mind and body balance is accomplished
by balancing the three energies of Vata, Pitta and Kapha; our body-fire or agni
that helps to digest food; the seven body tissues or dhatus, which form the
nutrient plasma, fat, bones, bone marrow, reproductive fluid, blood, and
muscles; and the body's waste products, such as urine, excreta, and perspiration.
The perfect balance of all these body systems, leads to good health and
vitality, together with the maintenance of happiness and peace.
