Ayurveda means “the knowledge of life”. However, for millions of people suffering from depression, life no longer seems worth living. Ayurveda offers a comprehensive understanding of the nature as well as the causes of depression. An Ayurveda offers a natural remedy for depression and promotes better mental health, along with greater inner satisfaction. Basically, Ayurveda identifies two main causes of depression: an imbalance in the three doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha and the loss of contact with the inner self.