Abstract

*Dr. Shraddha Naidu (PG Scholar), Dr. L. C. Harjpal (H.O.D.), Dr. G. R. Ratre (Reader), Dr. Rupendra Chandrakar (Reader) and Dr. Srikant Naik (Lecturer)

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is referred to as the ‘Punyatamveda’(Virtuous among other Vedas) as it not only aid humans in this life but afterlife as well. Humans primarily focus on attaining Dharma, Artha & Kama but the accomplishment of the final pursuit ‘Moksha’ (emancipation) seems unattainable to any simpleton. Ayurveda has blessed humankind by instructing Sadvritta (the right code of conduct), following which a person could liberate himself from the karmic cycle of rebirth & hence suffering. Ayurveda through it’s farsightedness towards emancipation, brings us closer to see beyond this physical body, so that one could strive for mighty accomplishment in life by opening their minds to a richer realm of timeless wisdom. After going through some of the research work on this topic, it was found that there is a significant relationship between Ayurveda & Moksha. This indeed should be a subject of fascination as this article would give a new intervention to gain clear understanding of reassessing our life through Ayurveda’s insight on Moksha along with reminiscing & relating our historical background to the board game named “Moksha Patam” to widen our comprehension on the subject of Moksha. It supports the fact that Ayurveda’s teachings isn’t just restricted to safeguarding health & treat diseases, it also strengthens our Samskarahs (Virtues).