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Quantum Logic in Āyurveda

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Mechanistic biomedical model based on Newtonian physics and the classical worldview is the basis of our current understanding of human system. Real world, however, is nonclassical as predicted by quantum physics, which in a nutshell says everything in the universe is interrelated and a change in one part of the system will be reflected in the other parts as well. This quantum worldview is entirely consistent with the vedic concept of ‘innate unity’ and mutual interrelationship of everything in the universe. Āyurveda, which has its roots in veda, has integrated this concept of interconnectedness into its understanding of health and disease. It considers human body as an indivisible whole with a network of interrelated functions, mind and consciousness wherein a disturbance in one part will have repercussions in other parts as well. Disease is seen as a perturbation in this network. The key to health is for these factors to maintain the stability of the network, not only within the system, but without as well. Quantum physics and the vedic hypothesis of interrelatedness finds a practical expression in Āyurveda, which has integrated this into its theory and practice.

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Jayasundar, R. (2013). Quantum Logic in Āyurveda. In: Morandi, A., Nambi, A. (eds) An Integrated View of Health and Well-being. Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6689-1_8

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