Aahar is considered as one of the key pillars (Upsthambhas) of life in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda , Aahar as well as method of it's intake both have equal importance. Ojas , Teja , Dhatus , Senses , Bala , Tushti , Arogya are all dependant on food. They are fuel for the agni.
According to Charak Samhita , the life of all living things is food and all the world seeks food. Complexion , good voice , long life , understanding , happiness , satisfaction , growth , strength and intelligence are all established in food.
प्राणा: प्राणभृतामन्नमन्नं लोकोऽभिधावति|
वर्ण: प्रसाद: सौस्वर्यं जीवितं प्रतिभासुखम्|
तुष्टि: पुष्टिर्बलं मेधा सर्वमन्ने प्रतिष्ठितम् |
(च.सु.२७/३५०)
In today's world , altered habits of food consumption may lead to various diseases. To attain healthy life Ayurveda concentrates various rules and regulations called Aahar Vidhi . It helps to increase health and enhance the life span.
उष्णं , स्निग्धं , मात्रावत् , जीर्णे वीर्याविरूध्दम् , इष्टे देशे , इष्टसर्वोपकरणं , नातिद्रुतं , नातिविलम्बितम् , अजल्पन् , अहसन् , तन्मना भुञ्जीत , आत्मानमभिसमीक्ष्य सम्यक || (च.वि.१/२४)
Aahara plays vital role in healthy and diseased condition. The strength and complexion of a person if he practices Aayurveda Aahar and regimen.
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