How to Live Healthy Life? Ayurveda Rules of Dinacharya for Better Life The word Ayurveda is derived from two words; Ayur + Veda. Ayur means life/ longevity and Veda means the understanding of. The understanding or knowledge of life is known as Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a complex system of holistic healing of the mind and body which began thousands of years ago. Ayurveda is not merely a medical science but also the science of life. It does everything in sync