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<journal-id journal-id-type="publisher-id">IJMABHR</journal-id>
<journal-title-group><journal-title>International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research</journal-title><abbrev-journal-title>IJMABHR</abbrev-journal-title></journal-title-group>
<issn pub-type="epub">2582-8940</issn>
<publisher><publisher-name>Anfo Publication House</publisher-name></publisher>
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<article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">240</article-id>
<title-group><article-title>Ayurveda and Social Health: Need for healthy society</article-title></title-group>
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<contrib contrib-type="author" corresp="yes"><name><surname>Soni</surname><given-names>Satish Kumar</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Sharma</surname><given-names>Satyanarayan</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<aff id="aff1"><label>1</label>Assistant Professor and HOD, Department of Maulik Siddhant &amp; Samhita, Govt. Ayurved College, Sikar, Rajasthan, India</aff>
<aff id="aff2"><label>2</label>Professor, Principal, Govt. Ayurved College, Sikar, Rajasthan, India</aff>
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<pub-date publication-format="electronic" date-type="pub"><year>2023</year></pub-date>
<volume>4</volume>
<issue>3</issue>
<fpage>54</fpage>
<lpage>56</lpage>
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<date date-type="received"><day>20</day><month>07</month><year>2023</year></date>
<date date-type="accepted"><day>23</day><month>08</month><year>2023</year></date>
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<abstract><p>This article explores the significance of social health within the framework of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine that emphasizes holistic well-being. While Ayurveda is renowned for its focus on physical and mental health, it also places great importance on social health, recognizing the profound impact of social interactions and ethical conduct on overall well-being. The article delves into key Ayurvedic concepts such as Achar Rasayana (ethical conduct) and Sadvritta (righteous living), which provide guidelines for promoting social harmony and ethical behavior. It also discusses the ethical principles described in Ayurveda, including Dharma (righteousness), Satya (truthfulness), and Ahimsa (non-violence), highlighting their relevance in fostering social cohesion in modern society. By integrating these principles into daily life, Ayurveda offers a comprehensive approach to achieving not only individual health but also a harmonious and healthy society. The article concludes by emphasizing the role of Ayurveda in addressing contemporary challenges to social health and its potential to create a more inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable world.</p></abstract>
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