Benefits of shadrasa bhojana in ayurveda

Ahara vidhi Viseshayatana in present era

1. Benefits of Shadrasa Bhojana and Ahaara Vidhi Viseshayatana in Present Era Presented by – Mansi baliyan Roll no.46 Department of swasthavritta an yoga [SAMC&H] Guided by : Dr.Adithya Ma’am

2. Introduction Today lifestyle disorders are the challenge for all of us, as they are silently entering in our day-to-day life affecting the health. So they are known as ‘silent killer’ now a days. These days modern dietetics emphasizes more on calorie intake without considering any other factors. Daily diet habits have biggest impact on our health. It is much need that, rather than focusing on the calorie intake & some deficiencies; there should be proper incorporation of diet which not only can prevent many preventable disorders but plays major role in the management of diseases.

3. Cont... Aahar, Nidra, Bramhacharya are three basic pillars of life and they are also called as Trayopstambha . Out of these three, Acharyas have given significant importance to Aahar by putting it on the first place. In Samhita it is mentioned that ‘ Shiryate Iti Sharira’ i.e.in our day-to-day life while performing activities there is more or less depletion of Dhatu takes place. And the dhatu poshan starts with the aahar-rasa. Therefore, for proper aahar-rasa formation we need to consume proper food. Sushruta has mentioned that Aahar is basic for ones Bala, Varna and Ojas. A ccording to Chakark Samhita Aahar is life for all living individuals and whole world seeks food, individuals complexion, good quality of life, longevity, voice, intelligence, happiness, satisfaction, growth and strength, all depends on food we consume. Charaka while describing rules for taking Aahar, has mentioned eight factors in Vimansthana, they are also called as ‘ Ashtavidha ahar vidhi visheshaytana’ . Sushruta and Vagbhata have also mentioned the twelve rules regarding dietetics called as ‘Ahar vidhi vidhan’. S o according to Ayurveda, food is responsible for the growth and development of an individual if it is consumed in proper way,

4. What is rasa 1.Rasa Nirukti ‘ Rasyate aswadyate anen iti rasa’ That means particular sense object, which is perceived by tongue (rasanendriya) is called rasa, that can be perceived by rasanendriya called Rasa. Rasa action occurs immediately after exposure to Rasanendriya.

5. Shadrasa Utpatti Generally, shadrasa can be divided into two categories. 1)Ruksha / Daurbalyajana 2) Snigdha / Balakarak Northen solisice :- Adan kala i.e. Uttarayan comprises shishira, vasant, grishma season (January to July). Sun & wind became very strong. It absorbs snehansh and it becomes dry during this half of the year. Tikta, Kashaya, Katu rasa are more powerful. Southern solistice :- Dakshinayan i.e. Visarga kala comprises varsha, sharad, Hemant. Moon is more powerful. Sour, salty & sweet are dominant respectively during the visarga kala.

6. Shad rasa panchbhautikam

7. Rasa guna And dosha realtion

8. Benefits of Shadrasa Bhojana Consumption of shadrasa in diet It is mentioned that consumption of shadrasas is best to promote strength & immunity. Having food with only one rasa in excess is best to cause debility. The habit of using all six tastes every day is ideal for maintenance of health. Habitual intake of diets consisting of all tastes in proportionate quantity will leads to balanced state of tridosha in the body. Consumption all all tastes is superior, & that of only one taste is inferior. In between that substance conducive to an individual is called “Satmya”, and consumption of such substances results in the wellbeing of that individual. . Shadrasa in sama-praman It is not mean like that; all rasas should be equal in quantity according to weight & volume. It means – according to prakruti, age, season etc. How much quantity of shadrasa needed for person to keep oneself swastha that is the equal quantity rasa for that individual.So, the quantity of rasa for any individual is different according to his prakruti. But its sure that all rasas should be present in our ahara to maintain swasthya.

9. Conclusion The habit of using all six tastes every day is ideal for maintenance of health. Habitual intake of diets consisting of all tastes in proportionate quantity will leads to balanced state of tridosha in the body. Consumption all all tastes is superior, & that of only one taste is inferior. In between that substance conducive to an individual is called “Satmya”, and consumption of such substances results in the wellbeing of that individual . Shadrasa in sama-pramanIt is not mean like that; all rasas should be equal in quantity according to weight & volume. It means – according to prakruti, age, season etc. How much quantity of shadrasa needed for person to keep oneself swastha that is the equal quantity rasa for that individual.So, the quantity of rasa for any individual is different according to his prakruti. But its sure that all rasas should be present in our ahara to maintain swasthya. Shadrasa sevan is necessary for the proper growth and development of the body. Charak in sutrasthana has also mentioned that ‘Nitya sarvarasabhyasa’.

10. Cont. Excessive intake of Madhur Rasa leads to Kapha prakopa because Madhur rasa and kapha dosha have similar properties which causes obesity, laziness, heaviness, decrease in digestive fire (Mandagni)
. Excessive intake of Amla Rasa leads to thirst, swelling, Pitta Prakopa, Irritation in throat etc.
3. Excessive intake of Lawana Rasa leads to Rakta-Pitaa Prakopa, Excessive thirst, Greying of hair, Alopesia etc.
4. Excessive intake of Katu Rasa leads to Infertility, Dizziness, Weakness, Vertigo etc.
5. Excessive intake of Tikta Rasa leads to Dryness, Depletion of Rasa to Shukra Dhatu etc.
6. Excessive intake of Kashay Rasa leads to dryness in mouth, infertility, spasm, weakness,Dryness in the body etc.
It is not like, that all six rasas should be equal quantities. Our diet should include all six tastes in their specific quantities. So, the daily food aliments of six tastes: Cont... .

11. Ahaara Vidhi Viseshayatana

12. Introduction Ahara (food) is very important to sustain life and maintaining normal physiological functioning of human body. Ahara provideslongevity, complexion,satisfaction, strength, nourishment and immunity. Ahara not only provide nourishment but protects from infections, enhances process of growth & development, improves functioning of sense organs and imparts physical & mental well being. Ahara provides health benefits when through its nutritional value, when food not prepared/consumed in proper manner then such food deprived from nutrition does not provide significant health benefits. Therefore ayurveda described concepts of Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatan for achieving mutinous health benefits of Ahara. This concept prescribed by Acharya Charaka which involves different types of rules & regulation regarding ingestion & preparation of food. Ahaar vidhi Viseshayatana involves : One should eat appropriately warm food .One should eat food in sufficient quantity not too less or not in excessOne should eat food after proper digestion of previously ingested foodFood should be prepared by using appropriate combinations of ingredients .Proper place and utensils should be used for taking food One should not eat food too quickly or too slowly .Food should be consumed without talking and laughing

13. Prakriti Considerations of Prakriti is very important to pacify Doshas and Agni, one should consume food as per his/her internal constitution. Karana Action of food also needs to be consider since specific diet offers particular health benefits. Samyoga Appropriate combinations of ingredients lead health benefits while incompatible combinations cause health problems. Rashi Ahara should be consumed in proper amount since less food causes malnutrition while excess food leads indigestion and felling of heaviness. Desha The place of meal affect process of digestion and particular meal required to take in specific demographic region. Kala Time of meal also affects nutritious value of food thus time and season should be consider befor taking meal Upyoga sanstha Food for specific purpose sometimes required to take in particular conditions. Upayokta Considerations of Upayokta also play vital role towards achieving health benefits of consumed food.

14. Importance Health benefits of Ahara Vidhi Vishesh Ayatan The conduction Ahara Vidhi Vishesh Ayatan helps to prevent pathogenesis of many diseases including; diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular problems, anemia, infertility, infectious diseases, gastric disorders and metabolic abnormalities. The good conduction of Ahara Vidhi prevents formations of toxins/Ama and boost Dhatus.Consideration of concept of Ahara Vidhi Vishesh Ayatan pacifies vitiated Vata thus relieve pain and joint stiffness. When vitiated Pitta get pacify then symptoms of fever, diarrhea and indigestion get reduced. Ahara Vidhi prevents vitiation of Kapha thus suppress heaviness and anorexia.

15. Dietary rules and their effect on doshas The good conduction of dietary rules helps to pacify vitiated Vata, Pitta and Kapha.Diet as per Prakriti of an individual balances Pitta thus helps to cure diarrhoea, indigestion and hyperacidity.Diet balances Kapha helps to prevent heaviness cure cough & cold and pacify symptoms of anorexia.Consideration of Kala play vital role to maintain Dosha equilibrium, in Balya Awastha one should eat Kapha pacifying diet,in Madhyam Awasthabalancing of Pitta needed and in Vriddha Awastha one need to balance Vata Dosha through appropriate diet.

16. Conclusion and use in Present Ahara is one of the vital aspects of life and provides several health benefits especially when consumed in proper manner. The food consumed in proper manner helps to balances Doshas, Dhatus and Agni. The appropriate dietary considerations synchronize physical, mental and spiritual health. Ayurveda presented concept of Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatan as rules of preparing and consuming meal which helps to achieve health benefits of food. As per ayurveda considerations of Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatan provides longevity, complexion, strength and immunity, etc. The consumption of meal asp per rule imparts many health benefits and gives maximum nutritious value of consumed foods, while avoidance of concept of Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatan not only deprived nutritious value of food but also causes many health ailments including; diarrhoea, indigestion, hyperacidity and anorexia, etc.

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