Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF SHADRASATMAKA AAHAR IN DIET ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

Dr. Neha Pradiprao Adgokar* and Dr. E. E. Mojes

Abstract

The food we are consuming now a days and the our way of consumption of food along with changes in lifestyle have become the major factor to influence one’s susceptibility towards many diseases. Ayurveda is not only a cure to a disease but it’s an art of living which mainly emphases the importance of following daily regimen of an individual. According to Ayurveda Aahar, Nidra, Bramhacharya are three basic pillars of life and they are called as Trayopstambha. Out of these three, Acharyas have given significant importance to Aahar. It is said that Shiryate Iti Shariram. In day to day life there is more or less dhatukshaya occurs in every individual and to combat such loss body needs to consume the proper diet i.e. Aahara. Aahar is responsible for maintaining one’s wellbeing and the Rasa (taste) that one is consuming defines how healthy the person is. According to Charaka ‘Ek Rasabhyasa’ will be responsible for various diseases while consuming all six Rasa (taste) leads to good health. Prakruti is the basic and most important phenomenon mentioned in Ayurveda. Aahar consumed by taking Prakruti into consideration can be helpful in preventing Dosha Prakopa and thereby diseases.

Keywords: Shadrasa, Dhatuposhan, Ayurveda, Swasthya.