Changes

Ayurveda lays great emphasis on selection and consumption of Ahara for maintenance of health and well-being. It is considered to be the most important factor in one' life responsible for longevity, strength and health. Not just that but Ayurveda scholars have opined that Deha or Shariram is made up of ahara (food). All the body components and elements are originated from and maintained through food. And therefore one needs to be extra cautious while taking food. Food should not be consumed out of affection (without mindfulness) or without having knowledge of the food that is being consumed since food taken in this way might prove harmful. Thus it is recommended that ahara should be consumed after properly assessing or understanding its nature.  <blockquote>एवं च कृत्वाऽन्नमया एव देहे सर्वे भावाः॥  न रागान्नाप्यविज्ञानादाहारानुपयोजयेत्| </blockquote><blockquote>परीक्ष्य हितमश्नीयाद्देहो ह्याहारसम्भवः ॥  (Char. Samh. 28.41)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 28 Sutram 41)</ref></blockquote>

Ayurveda lays great emphasis on selection and consumption of Ahara for maintenance of health and well-being. It is considered to be the most important factor in one' life responsible for longevity, strength and health. Not just that but Ayurveda scholars have opined that Deha or Shariram is made up of ahara (food). All the body components and elements are originated from and maintained through food. And therefore one needs to be extra cautious while taking food. Food should not be consumed out of affection (without mindfulness) or without having knowledge of the food that is being consumed since food taken in this way might prove harmful. Thus it is recommended that ahara should be consumed after properly assessing or understanding its nature.  <blockquote>एवं च कृत्वाऽन्नमया एव देहे सर्वे भावाः॥  न रागान्नाप्यविज्ञानादाहारानुपयोजयेत्| </blockquote><blockquote>परीक्ष्य हितमश्नीयाद्देहो ह्याहारसम्भवः ॥  (Char. Samh. 28.41)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 28 Sutram 41)</ref></blockquote>

== Trayopasthambha ==

== त्रयोपस्तंभाः॥ Trayopastambha ==

A.H.SU.7.52

Ayurveda has put forward the concept of 3 supporting pillars of life. These are called as 3 upastambhas.<ref name=":02">Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyayam 11 Sutram 35)</ref> <ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 7 Sutra 52)</ref> It is stated that, strength, immunity and growth of any individual is dependent on well-regulated support of 3 factors namely Ahara (food), nidra (sleep) and observance of bramhacharya (celibacy/control of senses). These are called supports or pillars of one’s [[Ayu (आयुः)|Ayu]] or life.<blockquote>त्रय उपस्तम्भा इति- आहारः, स्वप्नो, ब्रह्मचर्यमिति; एभिस्त्रिभिर्युक्तियुक्तैरुपस्तब्धमुपस्तम्भैः शरीरं बलवर्णोपचयोपचितमनुवर्तते यावदायुःसंस्कारात् संस्कारमहितमनुपसेवमानस्य, य इहैवोपदेक्ष्यते॥ (Char Samh 11.35)<ref name=":02" /></blockquote><blockquote>traya upastambhā iti- āhāraḥ, svapno, brahmacaryamiti; ebhistribhiryuktiyuktairupastabdhamupastambhaiḥ śarīraṁ balavarṇopacayopacitamanuvartate yāvadāyuḥsaṁskārāt saṁskāramahitamanupasevamānasya, ya ihaivopadekṣyate॥ (Char Samh 11.35)<ref name=":02" /></blockquote>Meaning: Three supporting pillars of life: Ahara (food), nidra (sleep) and observance of bramhacharya ( celibacy/control of senses). By the wisdom of well regulated support of these three pillars one can get body with strength, good complexion and proper growth and this continues throughout life, provided person does not get involved in regimens which are detrimental for health, these are discussed in this chapter.<ref>Charaka samhita online (Sutra Sthanasutra  Chapter 11.The Three Desires of Life and important triads sutram 35)</ref>

 

आहारशयनाब्रह्मचर्येर्युक्त्या प्रयोजितैः|

 

 

Cha.Su 11.25

 

त्रय उपस्तम्भा इति- आहारः, स्वप्नो, ब्रह्मचर्यमिति; एभिस्त्रिभिर्युक्तियुक्तैरुपस्तब्धमुपस्तम्भैः शरीरं बलवर्णोपचयोपचितमनुवर्तते यावदायुःसंस्कारात् संस्कारमहितमनुपसेवमानस्य [१] , य इहैवोपदेक्ष्यते||३५||

== Role of Ahara ==

== Role of Ahara ==

=== In Sharira vruddhi ===

=== In Sharira vruddhi ===