One can see a spiritual value to paradise gardens, which when considered, aligns closely with the principles of Ayurveda. These gardens, religiously and historically represented as places of creation, reflection, growth, and bliss, are imbued with a romantic and almost mystical aura that enhances their allure and resonates within oneself. Reflecting the Ayurvedic pursuit of balance and holistic well-being, paradise gardens serve as a living embodiment of this philosophy are often designed with an abundance of medicinal and aromatic plants, chosen for their healing properties and their ability to balance the doshas (vata, pitta, kapha). The tranquil and aesthetically pleasing environment of paradise gardens, coupled with their mythical qualities, encourages meditation and mindfulness, reinforcing the Ayurvedic belief in the therapeutic power of nature. Mazra’a Gardens thrives to emulate this profoundly interconnected relationship between paradise gardens and Ayurveda, that celebrates both the sanctity of natural beauty and the pursuit of health and spiritual balance.

Garden Scene. Baburnama, ca 1510 CE

Garden Plan. Tomb painting from a high official in the Court of Amenhotep. Ca 13th c BCE

Construction of chaharbagh in the Bagh-i Vafa from the Baburnama (Victoria and Albert Museum. London)