Abstract

NITYA SEVANIYA AAHARA: A PREVANTIVE STRATEGY IN AYURVEDA FOR MAINTAINING HEALTH

Dr. Ashadeep* and Dr. Sudesh Kumar Bhambhu

Abstract

Ayurveda, the science of life, emphasizes the importance of daily dietary habits for maintaining health and preventing diseases. The concept of Nitya Sevaniya Aahara(daily consumable diet) plays a pivotal role in this preventive approach. These are food substances recommended to be consumed regularly due to their Rasayna, Balya, Agnideepaka, and Dhatu Poshaka properties. Food is one among the three sub pillars-Aahara, Nidra, and Brahmachaarya, Which support the body. आहारसंभवंवस्तुरोगाश्चाहारसंभवा्।(च.सू.२८/४५) WHO highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with food safety under the slogan for 2015 “from farm to plate, make food safe” promotion of proper nutrition is one of the eight elements of the primary health care. Acharya Charaka and Vagbhata explained the Nitya Sevaniya Dravya which is similar to the balance diet. Health and disease both are originated from diet. Hence, a proper selection of daily food is crucial. this dietary framework identifies specific food substances whose intrinsic qualities (Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka) promote balanced Doshas, optimised Agni, and nourishment of Dhatus, thereby maintaining homeostasis and preventing the accumulation of Ama (toxins). तच्चननत्यंप्रयुञ्जीत येनानुवततते। अजातानांववकाराणामनुत्ऩनतकरंच यत्॥"(च. सू. ५/१३) Acharya Charaka and Acharya Sushruta have categorised foods into -Nitya Sevaniya Dravya (to be consumed daily) Nitya Asevaniya Dravya (to avoided daily), Adhyashan, Vishamashan and Asatmya Aahara (irregular, or incompatible foods). Nitya Sevaniya Aahara Dravya and Nitya Asevaniya Aahara Dravya have been described in detail. This review article explore the Daily consumption of Nitya Sevaniya Aahara Dravyas, which promotes the promotion of health of healthy individuals and prevent the disease condition and maintaining health.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Nitya Sevaniya Aahara, Dravya, Balance diet, Health, Adhyashan, Vishamashan.