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{{StubArticle}}Gramya Ahara (ग्राम्य आहारः।) is a special category of such dietary habits and food stuffs, that adversely and directly affect one's strength, immunity, health and well-being. Ayurveda scholars were able to identify those dietary factors as well as lifestyle components which when consumed and practiced over time, can lead to all types of illnesses due to their direct effect of Dhatus (धातवः। vital body tissues). such dietary factors are known as Gramya Ahara while such lifestyle factors are called as Gramya vihara (ग्राम्य विहारः।). Ayurveda acharyas have advised each and every individual to refrain from such practices if one wants to achieve the best possible life.

{{StubArticle}}Gramya Ahara (ग्राम्य आहारः।) is a special category of such dietary habits and food stuffs, that adversely and directly affect one's strength, immunity, health and well-being. [[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] scholars were able to identify those dietary factors as well as lifestyle components which when consumed and practiced over time, can lead to all types of illnesses due to their direct effect of [[Dhatus (धातवः)|Dhatus]] (धातवः। vital body tissues). such dietary factors are known as Gramya Ahara while such lifestyle factors are called as Gramya vihara (ग्राम्य विहारः।). Ayurveda acharyas have advised each and every individual to refrain from such practices if one wants to achieve the best possible life.

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

Gramya Ahara refers to such dietary factors which are responsible for making individual prone to diseases and reduce one’s fitness as well as wellness. This specific term ‘Gramya’ has been used in association with diet as well as lifestyle factors that produce the similar effect on one’s life. This concept has been described while describing [[Rasayana (रसायनम्)|Rasayana]] (रसायनम्। Rejuvenation treatments) treatment in Ayurveda. Thus, it implies the specific dietary and lifestyle components in individual’s life which necessitate use of Rasayanas in order to bring back the natural state of equilibrium of life forces and strength of physical body.  

Gramya Ahara refers to certain kind of dietary factors responsible for making individual prone to diseases and reduce one’s fitness as well as wellness. This specific term ‘Gramya’ has been used in association with diet as well as lifestyle factors to indicate similarity of effect of both of these on one’s life. This concept has been described by Acharya Charaka while describing [[Rasayana (रसायनम्)|Rasayana]] (रसायनम्। Rejuvenation treatments) treatment in Charaka Samhita. Thus, it Gramya ahara indicates denote those specific dietary and lifestyle patterns in individual’s life which disturb the balance of [[Doshas (दोषाः)|Dosha]], [[Dhatus (धातवः)|Dhatu]] and [[Malas (मलाः)|Malas]] and necessitate use of [[Rasayana (रसायनम्)|Rasayanas]] in treatment so as to bring back the natural state of equilibrium of life energies.  

== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==

== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==

Gramya is the term derived from root word Grama (ग्रामम्।) . In ancient times Grama was considered as the civilized domestic part of area where people started residing in a group to form community in order to achieve the stability of life. Today, the term 'Grama' also refers to village.{{Citation needed}}  

Gramya is the term derived from root word Grama (ग्रामम्।) . In ancient times Grama was considered the civilized domestic part of area where people started residing in a group to form community in order to achieve the stability of life. Today, the term 'Grama' also refers to village.{{Citation needed}}  

Ahara (आहारः।) denotes Food {{Citation needed}}  

Ahara (आहारः।) denotes Food {{Citation needed}}  

== ग्राम्य आहारस्य परिणामः॥ Significance of Gramya Ahara and Gramya vihara ==

== ग्राम्य आहारस्य परिणामः॥ Significance of Gramya Ahara and Gramya vihara ==

These factors play important role as causative agents in making one’s life weak on the front of energy, strength, vigor, vitality and other wellness parameters. Diet and lifestyle of this type render Dhatus weak and fragile which are the building blocks of the body, thus reducing immunity and increasing the chances of easy capture of various diseases.  

These factors play important role as causative agents in making one’s life weak on the front of energy, strength, vigor, vitality and other wellness parameters. Diet and lifestyle of this type render [[Dhatus (धातवः)|Dhatus]] weak and fragile which are considered the building blocks of the body, thus reducing immunity and increasing the chances of easy capture of various diseases.  

Acharya Charaka has made a clear statement that, any type of ill health can be rooted in use of Gramya ahara and vihara. <blockquote>सर्वे शरीरदोषा भवन्ति ग्राम्याहारात्। (Char. Samh. 1.2.3)<ref>Charaka Samhita ([http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Rasayana#Benefits_of_Rasayana_and_effects_of_domestic_food_and_lifestyle Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 1 Pada 2 Sutram 3])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>sarve śarīradoṣā bhavanti grāmyāhārāt।</blockquote>Meaning: Gramya Ahara can be responsible for all types of detrimental effects in body.  

Acharya Charaka has made a clear statement that, any type of ill health can be rooted in use of Gramya ahara and vihara. <blockquote>सर्वे शरीरदोषा भवन्ति ग्राम्याहारात्। (Char. Samh. 1.2.3)<ref>Charaka Samhita ([http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Rasayana#Benefits_of_Rasayana_and_effects_of_domestic_food_and_lifestyle Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 1 Pada 2 Sutram 3])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>sarve śarīradoṣā bhavanti grāmyāhārāt।</blockquote>Meaning: Gramya Ahara can be responsible for all types of detrimental effects in body.  

# Sesame paste  

# Sesame paste  

# Preparations of (rice) flour, processed food

# Preparations of (rice) flour, processed food

# Germinated (sprouted) or fresh, awned or leguminous cereals,  

# Germinated (sprouted) or fresh, leguminous cereals,  

# Incompatible (विरुद्ध आहारः) ,  

# Incompatible (विरुद्ध आहारः) ,  

# Unsuitable,  

# Unsuitable,  

# Putrefied or decomposed during processing or at the time of consumption  

# Putrefied or decomposed during processing or at the time of consumption  

# Substances that are heavy  

# Substances that are heavy  

# Staled food items  

# Stale food items  

# Indulging in irregular diet or over-eating while the previous food is undigested

# Indulging in irregular diet or over-eating while the previous food is undigested

== ग्राम्य आहार तथा ग्राम्य विहारस्य दोषाः ॥ Effects of Gramya Ahara and Gramya Vihara ==

== ग्राम्य आहार तथा ग्राम्य विहारस्य दोषाः ॥ Effects of Gramya Ahara and Gramya Vihara ==

Gramya Ahara and vihara i.e this type of unhealthy dietary and lifestyle factors are believed to vitiate almost all the Dhatus (Body tissues) required to achieve optimum health and wellness. Once vitiated by external factors these tissues become liable for further damage, degeneration and become host for vriety of diseases owing to their poor immunity. In this phase such individual may complain of variety of symptoms that are commonly observed these days.  

Gramya Ahara and vihara i.e this type of unhealthy dietary and lifestyle factors are believed to vitiate almost all the Dhatus (Body tissues) required to achieve optimum health and wellness. Once vitiated by external factors these tissues become liable for further damage, degeneration and become host for variety of diseases owing to their poor immunity. In this phase such individual may complain of variety of symptoms that are commonly observed these days.  

* Experiences general feeling of Malaise and lassitude  

* Experiences general feeling of Malaise and lassitude  

* Feeling of constant Fatigue and depressed mood  

* Feeling of constant Fatigue and depressed mood