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Suddha Ayurveda: The Lineage of the Bhagavata Kavirajas
by Kj. Murari Chaitanya-dasa
We can accept either that which is immediately appealing (preyas) or that which is permanently beneficial (sreyas). The wise, after careful consideration, accept that which is enduringly salutary, whereas those whose judgment is poor prefer fleeting gain and pleasure. (Katha Upanisad 1.2.2).
Preyas is that which is pleasant to the senses and instantly agreeable to the mind, but the enjoyable satisfies only our lower nature and does not lead ultimately to our eternal welfare. Sreyas is that which leads to our ultimate good, even if it is momentarily unpleasant and difficult for the mind to accept. In the following pages we will discuss some essential principles of Ayurveda, holding firmly to sreyas.
