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== Annamaya deha ==

== Annamaya deha ==

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>Meaning: Therefore all body components have their origin in food. One should not take food with greed and ignorance. One should consume wholesome food after evaluation as the body is formed from food.

 

 

 

 

 

== त्रयोपस्तंभाः॥ Trayopastambha ==

== त्रयोपस्तंभाः॥ Trayopastambha ==

=== In Prevention of diseases ===

=== In Prevention of diseases ===

Ahara is one of the highly important factors from one's life that is responsible for maintenance of health and wellbeing. The entire theory of disease development and health in Ayurveda is based on the effect of food and lifestyle factors on various body components. Therefore, the role of aahara in prevention of diseases has also been identified by Ayurveda. Various Ayurveda scholars at multiple places in literature have clearly stated that the one who consumes the appropriate and suitable food regularly can stay away form diseases and live a healthy life.<blockquote>नित्यं हिताहारविहारसेवी समीक्ष्यकारी विषयेष्वसक्तः</blockquote><blockquote>दाता समः सत्यपरः क्षमावानाप्तोपसेवी च भवत्यरोगः (Asht. Hrud. 4.36)<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 4 Sutram 36)</ref></blockquote>The qualities of food that should be looked for while selecting the daily food have been mentioned by ayurveda scholars. Ahara which is nutritious, right in quantity, snigdha (having appropriate amount of fats) and madhura [[Rasa (रसः)|rasa]] dominant is believed to be beneficial to build and maintain strong health.<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 24 Sutram 98)</ref> Such ahara should be consumed on daily basis or in other words, the food that is recommended to be consumed on daily basis should have these qualities.   

Ahara is one of the highly important factors from one's life that is responsible for maintenance of health and wellbeing. The entire theory of disease development and health in Ayurveda is based on the effect of food and lifestyle factors on various body components. Therefore, the role of aahara in prevention of diseases has also been identified by Ayurveda. Various Ayurveda scholars at multiple places in literature have clearly stated that the one who consumes the appropriate and suitable food regularly can stay away form diseases and live a healthy life.<blockquote>नित्यं हिताहारविहारसेवी समीक्ष्यकारी विषयेष्वसक्तः |</blockquote><blockquote>दाता समः सत्यपरः क्षमावानाप्तोपसेवी च भवत्यरोगः॥ (Asht. Hrud. 4.36)<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 4 Sutram 36)</ref></blockquote>The qualities of food that should be looked for while selecting the daily food have been mentioned by ayurveda scholars. Ahara which is nutritious, right in quantity, snigdha (having appropriate amount of fats) and madhura [[Rasa (रसः)|rasa]] dominant is believed to be beneficial to build and maintain strong health.<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 24 Sutram 98)</ref> Such ahara should be consumed on daily basis or in other words, the food that is recommended to be consumed on daily basis should have these qualities.   

=== In development of diseases ===

=== In development of diseases ===

आहारश्च विहारश्च यः स्याद्दोषगुणैः समः|

Ahara (Diet) and Vihara (lifestyle) affects health of an individual. The causes of disease development are believed to be rooted in irregularities and mistakes of ahara and vihara. When these factors are of the gunas (nature) similar to doshas (causing their aggravation) while opposite in gunas (nature) of that of dhatus (causing their depletion) diseases develop.<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sharirasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutram 44)</ref> This is regarded as the basis of knowledge about disease development and management according to Ayurveda. Therefore the role of ahara in diseases has been reiterated and emphasized multiple times in various context in Ayurveda literature. Acharya Charaka has opined that, the origin of life and diseases is Ahara i.e. food. Wholesome and unwholesome food articles are responsible for happiness and sorrow respectively. <blockquote>आहारसम्भवं वस्तु रोगाश्चाहारसम्भवाः| हिताहितविशेषाच्च विशेषः सुखदुःखयोः ॥  (Char. Samh. 28.45)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 28 Sutra 45)</ref></blockquote>Also, at some instances Ahara has been considered as the sole responsible factors in disease development and thus it has been advised to always eat wholesome food mindfully.

धातुभिर्विगुणो यश्च स्रोतसां स प्रदूषकः||४४|| A.H.Sha3.44

<blockquote>विविधादशितात् पीतादहिताल्लीढखादितात् | भवन्त्येते मनुष्याणां विकारा य उदाहृताः॥</blockquote><blockquote>तेषामिच्छन्ननुत्पत्तिं सेवेत मतिमान् सदा | हितान्येवाशितादीनि न स्युस्तज्जास्तथाऽऽमयाः॥ (Char. Samh. 28.23-24)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 28 Sutras 23-24)</ref></blockquote>Meaning:  The diseases mentioned here (in this chapter) occur due to consumption of different types of unwholesome food articles viz eatables, drinkables. linctuses and chewables. Therefore the wise person who desires to avoid their occurrence should always eat only wholesome food (eatables, drinkables, chewables and linctuses) so as to keep check on such illnesses.  

विविधादशितात् पीतादहिताल्लीढखादितात्|

तदेवं गर्भस्य सम्पत्तिमभिधाय यथा तस्य कुक्षौ वृद्धिः स्यात्तथा वक्ति----बीजात्मकैर्महाभूतैः सूक्ष्मैः सत्वानुगैश्च सः|

भवन्त्येते मनुष्याणां विकारा य उदाहृताः||२३||

मातुश्चाहाररसजैः क्रमात्कुक्षौ विवर्द्धते||२|| A.H.Sha.1.2

 

 

हितान्येवाशितादीनि न स्युस्तज्जास्तथाऽऽमयाः||२४|| Cha.Su.28.23-24

 

 

हिताहितविशेषाच्च विशेषः सुखदुःखयोः||४५|| Cha.Su 28.45 

== Seasonal ahara ==

== Seasonal ahara ==

=== Bhojan kala in daily routine/ dinacharya ===

=== Bhojan kala in daily routine/ dinacharya ===

Dinacharya refers to the ideal daily regime of the person which can maintain his health and wellness. The daily routine explained by Ayurveda scholars includes diet as an integral part of it. The right time of having food is mentioned after having explained all the cleansing process right up to the bath. Thus most importantly food is to be taken only after the wastes generated from previous day's metabolism are removed, body is cleansed and good appetite is observed.  

Dinacharya refers to the ideal daily regime of the person which can maintain his health and wellness. The daily routine explained by Ayurveda scholars includes diet as an integral part of it. The right time of having food is mentioned after having explained all the cleansing process right up to the bath. Thus most importantly food is to be taken only after the wastes generated from previous day's metabolism are removed, body is cleansed and good appetite is observed.  

== Panchakarmas after ahara ==

== Panchakarmas after ahara ==

Dhumapana- A.H.S.21.6- Madhyaam dhooma

Dhumapana- A.H.S.21.6- Madhyaam dhooma

== Ahara parinaman kala ==

== Ahara parinaman kala ==

मासेन याति शुक्रत्वमन्नं पाकक्रमादिभिः|६६|

मासेन याति शुक्रत्वमन्नं पाकक्रमादिभिः|६६|

== Ahara phala souththava hetu ==

== Ahara sara and mala ==

न च केवलं मात्रावत्त्वादेवाहारस्य कृत्स्नमाहारफलसौष्ठवमवाप्तुं शक्यं, प्रकृत्यादीनामष्टानामाहारविधिविशेषायतनानां प्रविभक्तफलत्वात्||४||

विण्मूत्रमाहारमलः सारः प्रागीरितो रसः |५२८| S.u.su. 46.528

 

 

== Ashta Ahara vidhi vishesha ayatanani ==

== Ashta Ahara vidhi vishesha ayatanani ==

This includes points like the quantity to be consumed, accompaniments to be chosen while taking that food, time to eat that food etc. This provides guideline for healthy eating practices. It is believed that, food consumed after considering these factors and implementing these rules provides all benefits and does not become the cause for ailments. On the other hand, food can be the cause for multiples diseases when it is consumed without considering these factors.  

This includes points like the quantity to be consumed, accompaniments to be chosen while taking that food, time to eat that food etc. This provides guideline for healthy eating practices. It is believed that, food consumed after considering these factors and implementing these rules provides all benefits and does not become the cause for ailments. On the other hand, food can be the cause for multiples diseases when it is consumed without considering these factors.  

== Aharavidhi ==

== Aharavidhi ==

* Concentrate on food while eating and pay due regard to oneself

* Concentrate on food while eating and pay due regard to oneself

== Quantity of ahara to be eaten at a time ==

== Ahara matra ==

Ayurveda acharyas give guidelines for deciding right quantity or portion of food that is being consumed. This has been described on the basis of physical form of food and the space  available within imaginary partitions inside the stomach. If we consider that the stomach is divided into 3 parts then, for solid food and liquids one compartment each is to be utilized while a sufficient space i.e. one third space is to be kept vacant for movement of doshas which participate in the process of digestion.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 2 Sutram 3)</ref> Moral of the entire consideration is that one should not over-stuff the stomach with food. solids and liquids both should be taken in balanced proportion and at the same time some part of your stomach should be kept empty to facilitate easy digestion.  

 

=== Based on property of food article ===

 

 

 

 

=== Based on volume or quantity ===

Ayurveda acharyas give guidelines for deciding right quantity or portion of food that is being consumed. This has been described on the basis of physical form of food and the space  available within imaginary partitions inside the stomach. If we consider that the stomach is divided into 3 parts then, for solid food and liquids one compartment each is to be utilized while a sufficient space i.e. one third space is to be kept vacant for movement of doshas which participate in the process of digestion.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 2 Sutram 3)</ref> Moral of the entire consideration is that one should not over-stuff the stomach with food. solids and liquids both should be taken in balanced proportion and at the same time some part of your stomach should be kept empty to facilitate easy digestion.

 

 

 

=== How do I understand I have eaten in right quantity? ===

=== How do I understand I have eaten in right quantity? ===

* Sweets, confectioneries should be served in the middle on the plate.

* Sweets, confectioneries should be served in the middle on the plate.

In this way the food articles should be arranged and served on plate.  

In this way the food articles should be arranged and served on plate.  

== Factors that affect proper digestion of food ==

== Factors that affect proper digestion of food ==

तत्र मलभूतास्ते ये शरीरस्याबाधकराः स्युः| cha sha 6.17

तत्र मलभूतास्ते ये शरीरस्याबाधकराः स्युः| cha sha 6.17

== Ahara as medicine ==

== Ahara as medicine ==

न च केवलं हिताहारोपयोगादेव सर्वव्याधिभयमतिक्रान्तं भवति, सन्ति ह्यृतेऽप्यहिताहारोपयोगादन्या रोगप्रकृतयः, तद्यथा- कालविपर्ययः, प्रज्ञापराधः, शब्दस्पर्शरूपरसगन्धाश्चासात्म्या इति|

न च केवलं हिताहारोपयोगादेव सर्वव्याधिभयमतिक्रान्तं भवति, सन्ति ह्यृतेऽप्यहिताहारोपयोगादन्या रोगप्रकृतयः, तद्यथा- कालविपर्ययः, प्रज्ञापराधः, शब्दस्पर्शरूपरसगन्धाश्चासात्म्या इति|

== Specific recipes in specific diseases ==

== Specific recipes in specific diseases ==