Abstract

AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON PATHYA

Dr. Mangalagowri V Rao*

Abstract

Pathyas or the conducive food and lifestyle form most important component of Ayurvedic management. The drugs and regimen that are not harmful to the channels and please the mind are Pathya. Sada Pathyas are such foods that are always conducive for most of the healthy individuals. They also enhance lifespan, lusture, enthusiasm, memory, Ojas and Agni. Sada Pathya Viharas are mainly based on the state of health and environment around. They are for the maintenance of hygiene, excellence of Indriyas (sense organs), enhancement of Bala, promotion of health and peace and harmony of Mind. Proper Agni helps in proper digestion of ingested food along with assimilation. Further it also aids in proper metabolism, so that body gets adequate energy for performing various kinds of activities. This also leads to the excellence of all Dhatus which inturn results in formation of adequate quantity of Ojas. Regular consumption of foods rich in antioxidants help to reduce oxidative stress by scavenging the free radicals. Thus help in prevention and cure of many diseases.

Keywords: Pathya, Ahara, Vihara, Prevention.