Synopsis To know about Ayurveda is useful for every person. It is a total science for happy life. Knowledge of Ayurveda helps a person to maintain useful balance of body & mind. Ultimately it is soul i.e. Atman who enjoys it. Ayureda is described by great sages in eight branches known s Astanga Ayurveda. However there are many sub-branches and information is vast. It is difficult to include all information in a volume, we have tried to highlight many facets of Ayurveda in this volume. It is a first step to get inforation about basic principles of Ayurveda Philosophy. It is described in simple and lucid Language in the section on Ayurveda Philosophy Pancamahabhuta (five great elements), Tridosa (three energies), Saptadhatu (seven body tissues) Trimala (three waste products), Triguna (three omnisubstances) Agni (conversion energy – digestive fire), ama (incomplete digested food particles), Prakrti (body, mind constitution), daily and seasonal regimen.