With regard to Sowa-Rigpa, often seen in the news consider the | INSPIRIT IAS ACADEMY
With regard to Sowa-Rigpa, often seen in the news consider the following statements
1. It is a traditional system of medicine practised in the Southern part of India.
2. It originated in Tibet and popularly practiced in countries namely, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia, and Russia.
3. The majority of theory and practice of Sowa-Rigpa is similar to “Ayurveda”.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D.1, 2 and 3
Ans: (B) 2 and 3 only
It is a traditional system of medicine practised in the Himalayan belt of India.
It originated in Tibet and popularly practiced in countries namely, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia, and Russia.
The majority of theory and practice of Sowa-Rigpa is similar to “Ayurveda”.
Yuthog Yonten Gonpo from Tibet is believed to be the father of Sowa Rigpa.
The Union Cabinet has approved setting up of National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) at Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh.
