The meaning shifted in late Old English toward "pronounce or make happy, prosperous, or fortunate" by resemblance to unrelatedbliss. The meaning "invoke or pronounce God's blessing upon" is from early 14c. No cognates in other languages. Related:Blessed;blessing. ...
Ayurveda, an ancient system of natural medicine that originated in India over 5,000 years ago, offers a holistic approach to health and well-being. The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words “Ayur” (life) and “Veda” (science or knowledge), meaning “the science of life.” ...