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Thus the entire chapter focuses on and  represents one of the fundamental principles of Ayurvedic science that qualitative and quantitative aspects of the thoughts, attitudes, conduct, behaviour and morality in life are directly related to preventive amd promotive aspects of health also with cure of diseases.  

Thus the entire chapter focuses on and  represents one of the fundamental principles of Ayurvedic science that qualitative and quantitative aspects of the thoughts, attitudes, conduct, behaviour and morality in life are directly related to preventive amd promotive aspects of health also with cure of diseases.  

    

    

==== Development of modern science in view of psycho-somatic aspect of health ====

==== Development of modern science in view of psychosomatic aspect of health ====

It took approximately four centuries for the modern science to understand the real science behind the psychosomatic interaction & to incorporate the principles of psychosomatic approach in understanding of Life, Health & Disease, which is the most fundamental consideration in Ayurvedic system of medicine.  Perhaps, a basic mistake occurred during the early phases of development of modern science because of overemphasis on analytical method of reasoning as the scientific process by renowned French philosopher & brilliant mathematician, Rene Descartes (1614 AD). His metaphysical journey resulted into his most famous assertion that the body & mind are separated into two entirely different branches of worldly existence. This Cartesian division between body & mind exerted a profound effect on western thought and it was this approach which has been held-up   by protagonists of conventional science till recently in an assiduous manner. In contrast, Ayurveda has strongly proclaimed that the body & mind intimately exist, interact, mutually - influence at each & every level of their worldly existence. In fact, it went on propounding that there is no physical reality in a living being which can be thought of as being devoid of this reciprocal influence. The recent advancements in modern science in 20th century esp. in the areas of  Neurosciences, molecular biology, biochemistry, bio-technology, immunology have proved beyond doubt that thoughts, emotions, feelings & perception  exert  direct influence on the bodily functions and the immune response. The vast volume of data from research findings are so convincing that it has led to a new branch of modern Science- ‘Psychoneuroimmunology ’ . It has led to substantiation of age old Ayurvedic principles and proved beyond doubt that fundamentals of Ayurveda are eternal & are based on strong scientific footings.  

It took approximately four centuries for the modern science to understand the real science behind the psychosomatic interaction and to incorporate the principles of psychosomatic approach in understanding of life, health and disease, which is the most fundamental consideration in Ayurvedic system of medicine.  Perhaps, a basic mistake occurred during the early phases of development of modern science because of overemphasis on analytical method of reasoning as the scientific process by renowned French philosopher and brilliant mathematician, Rene Descartes (1614 AD). His metaphysical journey resulted into his most famous assertion that the body and mind are separated into two entirely different branches of worldly existence. This Cartesian division between body and mind exerted a profound effect on western thought and it was this approach which has been held-up by protagonists of conventional science till recently in an assiduous manner. In contrast, Ayurveda has strongly proclaimed that the body and mind intimately exist, interact, mutually - influence at each & every level of their worldly existence. In fact, it went on propounding that there is no physical reality in a living being which can be thought of as being devoid of this reciprocal influence. The recent advancements in modern science in 20th century esp. in the areas of  Neurosciences, molecular biology, biochemistry, bio-technology, immunology have proved beyond doubt that thoughts, emotions, feelings and perception  exert  direct influence on the bodily functions and the immune response. The vast volume of data from research findings are so convincing that it has led to a new branch of modern Science- ‘Psychoneuroimmunology ’ . It has led to substantiation of age old Ayurvedic principles and proved beyond doubt that fundamentals of Ayurveda are eternal & are based on strong scientific footings.

==== Psychoneuroimmunology – Evidence based support to Ayurvedic fundamentals & psychosomatic interaction ====

==== Psychoneuroimmunology – Evidence based support to Ayurvedic fundamentals & psychosomatic interaction ====