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Svasthya

Svasthya is a Sanskrit term commonly translated as health or well-being. Etymologically, it derives from sva- meaning "one's own" and sthā or sthā- meaning "to stand" or "to be established," conveying the idea of being established in one's own nature or balance.

In Ayurveda, svasthya is defined not merely as the absence of illness but as a dynamic, holistic

Practically, svasthya covers physical health, mental well-being, and social-environmental factors. Diet, sleep, daily and seasonal routines,

In contemporary usage, svasthya is widely used in Indian languages to denote health or wellness and is

state.
It
involves
a
balanced
alignment
of
the
doshas
(Vata,
Pitta,
Kapha),
proper
functioning
of
agni
(digestive
fire),
healthy
dhatus
(tissues),
and
the
exclusion
of
malas
(waste
products).
It
also
encompasses
mental-emotional
balance
and
resilience,
with
prevention
and
long-term
vitality
central
to
the
concept.
Ojas,
the
subtle
essence
of
vitality,
is
often
cited
as
underpinning
robust
health.
physical
activity,
and
stress
management
are
viewed
as
ongoing
contributors
to
maintaining
balance
and
preventing
disease.
a
core
term
in
Ayurvedic
discourse.
It
supports
a
holistic
view
of
well-being
that
integrates
lifestyle,
diet,
mind,
and
environment,
aligning
with
public-health
emphasis
on
prevention
and
resilience.