Significance of Health
Synonyms: Wellness, Vitality, Well-being, Soundness, Robustness, Strength, Vigor, Wholeness, Wellbeing, Condition, Shape
In Dutch: Gezondheid; In Finnish: Terveys; In Spanish: Salud; In German: Gesundheit
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Health'
Health in Hinduism encompasses overall well-being, a balance of Doshas, Dhatus, and Malas, care for others, dietary discipline, and specific spiritual practices, reflecting a holistic approach to physical and spiritual wellness.
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) Health is a state of being free from illness, and the prince is concerned about the health of his family, reflecting the value of care and concern.[1] (2) Health refers to the well-being of Rama, and the people pray for it, showing their concern.[2]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A normal equilibrium among Doshas, Dhatus, and Malas.[3]
From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) The overall physical condition of Shrila Gurudeva, which is considered when determining what food he can consume.[4] (2) The overall well-being of a person, which influences the selection of food given to Shrila Gurudeva.[5]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A state of physical well-being that is maintained by proper dietary habits and avoiding over-eating.[6]
The concept of Health in local and regional sources
Health encompasses a holistic integration of body, mind, and spirit influenced by nature, as emphasized in Ayurveda and yoga. It involves physical well-being, disease prevention, and achieving a balanced state, exemplified by the story's protagonists.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This is another of the assets of rasayana mentioned by Caraka, a desirable physical quality, lacking any paranormal connotations.[7] (2) Health can only be achieved by the balanced and dynamic integration of body, mind and spirit with the changing cycles of nature, according to Ayurveda and yoga, and is a salient theme of the Yoga texts consulted for this article.[8] (3) This includes medicines and procedures used for the prevention or cure of disease and for the establishment of overall well-being, including the proper functioning of the body and senses, with many rasayana formulations described as destroying all disease.[9]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The state of well-being that the Prince and Princess achieve at the end of the story.[10]
The concept of Health in scientific sources
Health is described as a balance among the Panchamaabhuta and associated bodily elements, essential for optimal functioning. The WHO further defines it as comprehensive wellbeing encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects, beyond just the absence of illness.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is potentially impacted by microplastics due to various health hazards.[11] (2) The overall condition of a person's physical and mental well-being, which is often impacted by conditions like sarcopenia, and is a central focus of medical research.[12] (3) This is a state of well-being that was a major concern of the public, especially during the pandemic, and was reflected in the search trends observed in this study.[13] (4) This is the overall condition of the body, and includes periodontal health and oral health.[14] (5) This is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, and the target toward a healthier Malaysia is not far away with the help of community pharmacists.[15]