Ayurvedic:
The term ayurveda comes from the words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). This science of life is based on the balance of energies in our body. By acting jointly on the body, the mind and the emotions (the three doshas: Vâta, Pitta and Kâpha). They are different aspects of the same energy, and change with respect to each other in a permanent equilibrium. In the event of physical and psychological disorders, the Ayurvedic therapist seeks to rebalance the doshas. He talks about reducing, calming, strengthening this or that dosha. Ayurveda allows a reconnection to the body and a recognition of its universal wisdom. It is a holistic approach to health that is suitable for all situations. Although Ayurvedic medicine is millennia old, it has been shown in Western medicine.
In summary, Ayurveda allows:
To calm the nervous system, body and mind
To contribute to the expulsion of toxins from the body
To facilitate the natural virtues of regeneration and defense of the body
To promote the circulation of energy
Improve digestion
Sources: karawan.fr and medoucine.com
The situation in India :
The issues...
EDUCATION IN INDIA
The budget dedicated to education in India has always been low, even though, in recent years, the country has undertaken the modernization of schools. However, many children do not go to school and the illiteracy rate among Indians remains high, especially among women.
HEALTH IN INDIA
In India, health is an important issue. Poor hygiene conditions resulting from insecurity are then one of the main factors of illness. Infant mortality is also high. Malnutrition and unvaccination of treatable diseases lead to most infant deaths.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
Because some children belong to an underprivileged caste or social class, they do not have access to their main rights. Economic exploitation of children is indeed common in India, which has the highest number of child laborers in the world.
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INDIAN CULTURE
India is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. A crowd of tourists and expatriates come there to discover its immense cultural heritage illustrated by palaces, fortresses, museums and temples, in a very colorful folk atmosphere. India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, which went through different periods of colonial occupation including the Rajputs and Mughals, then the British and the Portuguese. The country has developed a lot over the years, and yet the vestiges of India's rich past are reflected in the splendid arts and architecture, as well as in beliefs, rituals, festivals, etc.
CUSTOMS AND BELIEFS
India is marked by the presence of different beliefs and customs . The vast Indian community includes believers of various convictions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Shaivism, Sikhism, not to mention Islam and Christianity. Each religion with its unique rites and customs adds a distinct flavor to the country and makes it an incredible land. Indians celebrate all special occasions, like births, weddings, harvest season and festivals, with great zeal, following their own particular traditions.
LANGUAGES
India benefits from a large linguistic heritage. The Constitution of India recognizes 22 official languages, including Hindi and English. It is said that Hindi is the official language of the country. However, while many people speak Hindi in India, the country is dominated by other regional languages. According to one of The Time of India reports, almost 59% of Indians speak a language other than Hindi. Each region has its own language, for example: Bengali in Bengal, Marathi in MahÄrÄshtra, Telugu in Tamil Nadu, Punjabi in Punjab, etc. English is the administrative language of the country and is widely used in major cities.
Sources: partition.org and expat.com
The manjishta:
What is manjishta?
Commonly called Indian madder, this plant is part of the Rubiaceae (coffee, gardenia, cinchona, etc.) and grows mainly in India, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Japan but also in Africa. Its Latin name is Rubia cordifolia.
"Manjishta" means "bright red 'in Sanskrit. The root can also be spelled manjistha or manjista. It is also known in traditional Chinese medicine as qiàn cao gen.
What does it look like?
It is a climbing plant. It uses its fine and long roots - they can reach a meter long - dried and crushed. The powder has a reddish-brown color, much like clay in tennis courts.
What are its benefits ?
No scientific study has come to certify the benefits advanced by ayurveda, in particular, of which it is one of the star products. The manjishta purifies the blood, the liver, the kidneys, the lymphatic system ... in short, a bit of everything. It would be antioxidant, even healing, vermicidal and astringent. Some claim that it would be good for the digestive system, female problems, and fight against urinary stones, diabetes and skin problems (acne, psoriasis, eczema, etc.). Indian madder would be useful in calming irritations of the throat.
How to use it ?
It seems that manjishta is never used on its own. Whether in infusion or in tablets, it must be mixed with another root or herb. The powder is used as an infusion. To do this, measure a quarter of a teaspoon of manjishta in a mug, then fill it with boiling water. Add a spoon of honey, to counteract the astringency of the root, and mix well. Some recommend mixing a quarter of a teaspoon with hot honey - and honey if necessary - half an hour before bedtime.
In what fields is he employed?
Indian madder is known for its coloring power, especially in fabric dyes, thanks to the alizarin it contains. Manjishta is widely used in beauty, whether in hair colorings or in face masks. The plant is said to have an effect on acne and skin problems, hence its use often as a mask - associated with other powders - on the face.
Source: lexpress.fr
Grasse know-how related to perfume:
The cultivation of the perfume plant, which integrates particular knowledge related to soils, climate, qualities of observation of nature and specific agricultural techniques such as pruning, staking, watering, fertilization, graft. The grower must master any gesture that contributes to a plant culture, whatever it is.
The field of transformation requires in-depth knowledge of natural raw materials, as well as a perfect mastery of the methods of extracting odorous molecules from plants. These production techniques have often been created or perfected on the territory. We can cite ancestral techniques such as “enfleurage” (absorption of odorous molecules from oil or fat) or innovative processes such as “eco-extraction” developed in Grasse since the 2000s.
The art of composing a perfume supposes a capacity for imagination and intellectual construction, based on a knowledge of natural raw materials. From an inspiration, giving the idea of a scent (of an olfactory form), the perfumer will have with his tools the scent ingredients to materialize his project with its physicochemical characteristics and its expected sensory effects (head notes , heart notes, base notes).
Source: savoirfaireparfum.paysdegrasse.fr
The Indian sari:
The word “sari” is derived from the Sanskrit “sati” शाटी which means “band of cloth” and शाडी “SADI” or साडी “Sadi” in Prakrit, which became Sari in Hindi.
Some versions of the history of Indian clothing trace the origin of the sari to the Indus Valley civilization, which flourished between -2800 and -1800.
The legendary origin of the garment
In the Mahabharata it is said that the magnificent Draupadi (daughter of King Drupada of Kanchala) was won by the opposing clan in a duel. Krishna then pledged to defend his virtue and when the victors of the duel tried to undress her, the fabric surrounding him became endless and kept growing as men tried to remove it. This story dating back 5,000 years is the earliest known reference to the sari.
The sari in literature
The Sari is mentioned in Hindu literature and is present in Hindu painting as early as 3000 BC. J. - C. A popular tale tells… “It is said of the sari that it was born on a loom of the imagination of a weaver who, dreaming of a woman, wanted to represent on the fabric the shimmer of her tears, the cascade of her long hair, the colors of many of her whims and the softness of her touch. He wove all these attributes together without being able to stop making several meters of fabric. And when he's finally done, the story continues, he sat down and smiled, smiled and smiled again. "
A comfortable traditional outfit
Usually, the sari is a piece of fabric that is 5 to 9 meters long and about 4 feet wide. It is traditionally made of cotton, silk or a mixture of the two materials. Silk would be preferred by God Vishnu, while cotton would be the favorite material of God Shiva. It is worn over a petticoat and blouse (since colonial times only) and was usually only worn by married women. Contrary to popular belief, a sari, when properly put on, is very comfortable and allows you to perform many tasks without being disturbed. There are almost 80 different ways to wear it. The variations are diverse: worn on the shoulder, on the head, looking like a dress or pants, etc. These variations are often region or tribe specific.
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INDI'AZUR et l'UNESCO :
INDI’AZUR au-devant de la scène avec la réalisation de Trophées parfumées France Télévision et l’UNESCO
C’est une vraie réussite et un franc succès après 1 mois intense !
France Télévision et l’UNESCO ont eu la gentillesse de faire appel à notre association pour produire les trophées parfumés destinés aux jeunes lauréats du 3ème concours international de la jeunesse au service de la paix.
La remise des prix s’est déroulée au Symposium du 60e anniversaire de l’UNESCO à Paris le 8 Novembre 2023 regroupant près de 195 pays membres avec la présence de nombreux ministres et représentants officiels.
La Belgique, la France, le Japon, le Liban, la Pologne, la République de Maurice et l’Ukraine ont donc fait participer leurs jeunes volontaires sur le thème de la paix et ses cinq déclinaisons sous le patronage de Marina PICASSO.
Pour la réalisation de ce trophée, l’ONG Rain-Drop s’est associée au projet ainsi que des étudiants et experts bénévoles.
INDI’AZUR œuvre pour le rapprochement des cultures, l’entraide par la formation et l’émancipation par le travail.
Son premier projet : GULABI, s’adresse aux femmes vivant dans les villages les plus pauvres d’Inde par le développement de coopératives locales en collaboration avec l’ONG Rain Drop.
Plus qu’un trophée, une symbolique !
Ces trophées inspirés de l’inde symbolisent la paix et la solidarité
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LE SOCLE représente la terre, le pays pour lequel œuvre Indi’Azur
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LE FLACON la source d’eau de pluies, les réserves construites par notre partenaire Rain Drop
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LE PARFUM, symbolise l’esprit de solidarité et l’eau à l’origine de la vie. La ressource essentielle à l’épanouissement de l’arbre de vie.
Les effluves du parfum sont elles aussi évocatrices : la vivacité joyeuse des agrumes en note de tête, la générosité puissante et douce du jasmin de Grasse en note de cœur et la douceur poudrée du Santal originaire et emblématique d’Inde, en note de fond.
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LES BATÔNNETS représentent la diffusion de la vie sur terre à travers l’arbre de vie universel.
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LES 5 COULEURS DE L’ARBRE DE VIE font référence aux « cinq éléments » à la base de l'ayurvéda (médecine traditionnelle Indienne) : feu, terre, akasha ou éther, eau, air. Ces 5 éléments sont combinés deux par deux pour donner les Doshas. Ce sont trois énergies vitales ou « humeurs » responsables des équilibres physiologiques et psychologiques. Elles se nomment :
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Vāta : l'énergie cinétique composée par les éléments air & éther (akasha) lié à la fonction motrice, aux battements du cœur, à l’inspiration et l’expiration.
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Pitta : l'énergie de transformation, est composée par les éléments feu & eau lié à l’assimilation de la nourriture, au maintien de la température du corps, à l’éclat des yeux et de la peau…
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Kapha : l'énergie de cohésion, est composé par les éléments terre & eau, lié à la douceur du corps, à la distribution de la chaleur, à la force et l’endurance, au sommeil et à la longévité.
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LES COLOMBES symbolisent l’espérance, l’amour la paix.
Source : INDI'AZUR
