Abstract

ROLE OF PADANSHIK KRAMA IN PATHYA APTHYA W.S.R. TO RITU-SANDHI-A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Dr. Sapna Prajapati*, Dr. Priyanka Jaat and Dr. Salil Jain

Abstract

Aahar is the main source of health and root cause of Doshaj Vyadhi. Acharya’s described detail description about Aahar like Hithkar, Aahitkar, Pathya, Apthya for maintain the heath and prevention of disease. Nowadays, people consume flavour enhanced food for different type of taste that is Apthya for body. Because of Apthya, destruction of Dathu takes place and causes different type of diseases. Aachary’s mention Padanshik Krama to overcome from Apthya to Pathya. By following this rule, adverse effects will be reduced by gradual discontinuation of Apthya Aahar and affirmative consequences will be increased by gradual intake of Pathya Aahar during Ritu -Sandhi. In course of time, both become stable and do not revert back to their original state. A wise person should not give scope to the vitiation of Dosha by indulging in Apthya, incompatible foods and habits, which have become very close and vitiate the body to a great extent.

Keywords: Apthya, Ritu-Sandhi, Paadaanshik Krama.