Mango Grove

The strongest influence on Indian cuisine, at least among 75 to 80 percent of Indians, is Ayurveda, an ancient body of knowledge on health. Ayur is derived from the word ayus meaning span of life in Sanskrit, and veda meaning knowledge. Thus, Ayurveda is knowledge regarding the maintenance of long life. It discusses the purpose of life, the importance of mental as well as physical health, and a code of ethical conduct for healthy living. The aim is salvation- to keep the body healthy and to give life such quality that one can progress beyond it. Life is a combination of mind, body and soul, and this is in fact the central subject of Ayurveda.