Ayurvedic Dietetics Nutrition And Health
Dr. Kul Ratan Singh · Chaukhamba Prakashan
Among Tryaupstambha (supports of life) i.e Aahar (Diet), Swapna (Sleep) and Brahmacharya (Celebacy), the first one Aahar, has great importance as phrases as “Mahabhesajya’ by Kashyapa. Along with this, as in Hindu Mythology there are ‘Tridev’ in the same way Tryaupstambha also represent qualities of Tridev such as Aahar resembles ‘Brahma’, as both are creator of energy, Nidra resembles to ‘Vishnu’ as both helps in conservation of energy whereas Brahmacharya and ‘Shiva’ helps in use of energy in beneficial way. Aahar is one of the important pillars of Ayurveda, it means that it is one of the basic principles upon which health, happiness and harmony rests. It is concerned with diet and lifestyle and is essentially preventive in nature. In support of this, Charaka also commented that the unwholesome diets are important factors for the causation of diseases. In the absence of these factors, the individual becomes free from all diseases. Considering the utility of Aahar or food Charaka has stated that it sustains the life of living beings and in this universe they ran after it. Complexion, clarity, good voice, longevity, geniusness, happiness, satisfaction, nourishment, strength and intellect are all conditioned by Aahar (food). Recognizing the biological response of Aahar, Sushruta has also stated that it nourishes as well as instantly promotes strength and keep up the integrity of the body. The span of life, luster, enthusiasm, memory, Ojas and digestive fire too are increased and dependent to Aahar. Vrddha Vagbhatta has accepted Aahar as a causative factor for the desired sense objects and life itself as Ojas. People of all ages and in all stages of life are interested in the relationship that this Aahar they eat has to their state of health. The significance of Ahara can be appreciated during intra-uterine life, even from the very day of conception, during these days, it is mainly met by mother but Aahar as diet embodies
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