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Ahaara vidhi Viseshayatana

1. Benefits of shadrasa bhojana and Importance of asthavidhiVisesha ayatanani In present era.

2. Introduction Food plays a crucial role in our day-to-day life. The food we are consuming nowadays and our way of consumption of food along with changes in lifestyle have become the major factor to influence one’s susceptibility towards many diseases. According to Ayurveda Aahara, Nidra, Bramhacharya are three basic pillars of life and they are called as Trayopstambha, which balance our body and support the life within. Out of these three, Acharyas have given significant importance to Aahara. Ayurveda is not only a cure to a disease but it’s a preventive science, which gives us measures of healthy way of living. Aahara is responsible for maintaining one’swell-being and the Rasa (taste) that one is consuming defines how healthy the person is. According to Charaka ‘Ek Rasabhyasa’ will be responsible for various diseases while consuming all six Rasa(taste) leads to good health. Aahar consumed by taking Prakruti into consideration and according to dincharya will keep one free from lifestyle disorders.

3. What is rasa ? 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

4. Shadrasa utpatti Shadrasa Utpatti Generally, shadrasa can be divided into two categories. 1)Ruksha / Daurbalyajana 2) Snigdha / BalakarakNorthen 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.[7]

5. Rasa panchbhautikam Rasa-panchbhautikatwaAccording to Sushruta “ S ahara shatsu raseshu aayatta| rasaha punardravyashraya|” that is ahara is based on six rasas. Six rasas are Madhura, Amla, Lavan, Katu, Tikta, Kashay. The different properties of ahara are due to these shadrasas.[8] The sequence of these shadrasas, in this sequence the first rasa with its corresponding is more and more stronger than previous one.[9]As dravya formation cannot happen with single or two mahabhuta, but with all five elements in manner. And in dravya formation from those five elements the one which is in abundance according to that mahabhuta that dravya is named.Likewise, rasa formed with five elements combination with one or two elements in prominence. The modality of mahabhuta is due to six seasons.

6. Rasa guna Rasa Guna Mostly dravya guna are based on agni & soma tatwa. According to Sushruta acharya dalhan tika; Madhura, Tikta, Kashaya – Saumya. Katu, Amla, Lavan – Agneya. Madhura, Amla, Lavan – Snigdha. Tikta, Kashaya, Katu – Ruksha.

7. Saman yoni Shaitya (Coldness) – Jala, Vayu Raukshya (dryness) – Vayu. Laghav (lightness) – Vayu, Akash. Vishadata (clearness) – Pruthwi, Vayu, agni. Vishtambh (Obstruction) – Pruthwi.Kashaya rasa sevan will increase these gunas due to saman yoni. Similarly; Ushna, Tikshna, Ruksha, Laghu, VishadaPitta guna have tulya yoni with katu rasa. Katu rasa sevan will increase these pitta guna.  Madhurya, Sneha, gaurava, shaitya, picchila Kapha guna have saman yoni with Madhura rasa.

8. Rasa pradhanya in aahra dravya “Dravyam tavad dwiwidham – viryapradhan aushadha dravyam, tatha rasapradhan aharadravyam ch.”[10] Dravya is of two types, aharadravya & aushadhdravya. As daily consumption its special correspondence with the Ahardravya. In ahardravya there is Rasa-pradhanata, and virya-pradhanata is in aushadhidravya.Due to direct relation of rasas with Ahardravya, it is important to know about the effect of rasas on sharir-kriyas. There is importance of rasas in aushadhi dravya also, but we are going to focus on effect of rasa on ahar-dravya.

9. Rasa and dosha relation According to chakrapani, the rasa is responsible for the dosha prakopa or shaman only when virya is not opposite to it.Guduchi, Arka- Tikta rasa but does not aggravate vata; their ushna virya does the vata shaman. Also, if vata prakopa is due to night awakening then it will need karma vaishmya only like nidra sevan. Here Madhura, amla, lavan rasa will not help.

10. Samarasa ahaara-hitaahara Definition of hitahara is described as guru-laghu guna in it. The quantity with which guru- laghu guna are in the body, in that quantity only those guna should be in ahar-dravya that’s called Sama-hitahara

11. Benefits of 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.[11] The habit of using all six tastes every day is ideal for maintenance of health.[12] Habitual intake of diets consisting of all tastes in proportionate quantity will leads to balanced state of tridosha in the body.[13] 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.[

12. Shad rasa in sama pramna 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.

13. Conclusion Shadrasa sevan is necessary for the proper growth and development of the body. Charak in sutrasthana has also mentioned that ‘Nitya sarvarasabhyasa’.1. 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)[15] 2. Excessive intake of Amla Rasa leads to thirst, swelling, Pitta Prakopa, Irritation in throat etc.[16] 3. Excessive intake of Lawana Rasa leads to Rakta-Pitaa Prakopa, Excessive thirst, Greying of hair, Alopesia etc.[17] 4. Excessive intake of Katu Rasa leads to Infertility, Dizziness, Weakness, Vertigo etc.[18] 5. Excessive intake of Tikta Rasa leads to Dryness, Depletion of Rasa to Shukra Dhatu etc.[19] 6. Excessive intake of Kashay Rasa leads to dryness in mouth, infertility, spasm, weakness,Dryness in the body etc.[20]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: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)Madhura (Sweet): - Milk, Ghee, Rice, Wheat, Green gram, Barley, Peanut, Coconut, sweet fruits etc. Amla (Sour): - Lemon, Tamarind, Raw mango, Grapes, Pomegranate etc. Lavan (salty): - Salts, Some fruits etc.Katu (Pungent): - All spices, Turmeric, Cumin etc.Tikta (Bitter): - Bitter guard, Turmeric, Curry leaves, Fenugreek etc. Kashaya (Astringent): - Buttermilk, Nutmeg, Horse gram, Okra, Apple etc.One must follow the rules of taking food to live healthy life. Consuming food having all six tastes helps in formation of aahar rasa that nourishes all Dhatu and food consumed by taking Prakruti into consideration helps in maintaining the equilibrium of Dosha and thereby helps to lead a healthy life.

14. Ahara vidhi visesha ayatana

15. Introduction INTRODUCTION The majority of lifestyle problems that are currently in existence are mostly brought on by poor eating habits. According to Ayurveda, our Agni, or digestive process, is to blame for all ailments. Every meal we consume either has a Prakopaka or Shamaka Dosha effect on the human body. The bulk of disorders are caused by toxins (Ama) produced by incorrect digestion (Mandagni). It is possible to prevent these lifestyle illnesses byadhering to the numerous regimens outlined in our Ayurvedic samhitas. The day, night, and seasonal routines that are crucial to our health via our way of life are thoroughly detailed in the many chapters of Ayurvedic scriptures. Ashta ahara vidhi visheshayatana, the method of dieting that Acharya Charak has meticulously and scientifically detailed, consists of eight distinct aspects.1 It is possible to prevent these lifestyle illnesses by adhering to the numerous regimens outlined in our Ayurvedic samhitas. The day, night, and seasonal routines that are crucial to our health via our way of life are thoroughly detailed in the many chapters of Ayurvedic scriptures. Ashta ahara vidhi visheshayatana, the method of dieting that Acharya Charak has meticulously and scientifically detailed, consists of eight distinct aspects. The compatibility of food items, one of the eight major features of food convention that are important for maintaining health, is listed. In Ashta Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana, numerous elements that affect Ahara are described, including2 Biological characteristics, environmental conditions, freshness, origin, season, and a logical explanation of how to balance food in accordance with one’s Dosha and physical demands are all considered.3 Vidhi Ahara Visesayatana refers to the causes of the beneficial and harmful effects of the Ahara and the techniques used in Ahara sevana (Special rule for diet intake.). Before eating, you should think about these eight factors:4 1. Prakriti 2. Karana 3. Samyoga 4. Rashi 5. Desha 6. Kala 7. Upyoga-Sansatha 8. Upyokta Food’s qualities and nature are referred to as its prakriti and swabhava, respectively. The characteristics like Laghu, Guru, etc. That are naturally present in substances used as food and drugs are known as Swabhava (nature), or Prakriti.5 As each and every person has a unique Sharirika and Manasika prakriti (temperament), each food and drug material too have a unique Prakriti depending on its weight, hotness, etc. For instance, the nature of Masha (heavy) and Mudga (light) is different from that of Shukar (heavy) and deer meat.6 When consuming any food item, it’s important to consider the Virya (potency), Sheeta or Ushna, the food’s ability to be digested quickly or slowly, the food’s impact on the dosha—whether it moves or aggravates the dosha, etc. For instance, the person with Kaphavriddhi symptoms should stay away from the Guru and Abhishyandi ahara. As a result, diet must take the prakriti of food into account.

16. IMPORTANCE OF ASTA AHARA VIDHI VISHAYATANAOur daily routine includes Ahara. In addition to the caliber, quantity, and flavour of the food, achieving good health is simple if we focus a little on the proper way to eat and the Ahara regimens outlined in Ayurveda. Different metabolic diseases manifest as a result of poor eating habits. Additionally, it has been noted that many diseases are only emerging as a result of this poor dietary practice. In this situation, the Ashta Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana concept is the most suitable for modern living. Ashta Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana means the factors responsible for wholesome and unwholesome effects of the Ahara and methods of Ahara sevana (special rule for diet intake).32 Before consuming food, Prakriti, Karana, Samyoga, Rashi, Desha, Kala, Upyoga-sansatha, and Upyokta must all be calculated. The ahara should be consumed in accordance with the eating habits given by Acharyas in the form of Ashta Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana, which has been demonstrated to be extremely scientific, basedon the aforementioned considerations. Therefore, by forming these habits, we can both prevent and treat a number of diseases as well as various health issues.

17. Conclusion According to Ayurveda, our digestive system is the primary culprit behind all ailments. The amount, nutritional content, and components of the food that our body needs are not as important in today’s fast-paced society as pleasant, ready-to-eat food materials. Numerous lifestyle problems with unknown causes are emerging as a result of these various bad eating habits. Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, infertility, and many other health issues may result from healthier eating habits. Our Acharyas explicitly outlined these eating habits in Ashta Aahar Vidhi Vishesh Aayatna, which has been supported by extensive scientific research.