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Ahara, Achara Rasayana and Spirituality

Published:24 May 2012
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Archana I Bhat1*, Dr Praveen Kumar Anandgal2, Dr Mahesh K Vyas3

1 PhD Scholar, Dept. of Basic Principles, I.P.G.T. & R.A. Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. -361008

2 Lecturer, Dept. of Dravya Guna, K.P.S.V.S. Ayurvedic Medical College, Manvi, Karnataka

3 Associate Professor, Dept. of Basic Principles, I.P.G.T. & R.A. Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. -361008

Corresponding Author:Archana I Bhat

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Ahrara (food) is the necessary issue of all the living beings. It is stated that “Praninam Punarmoolamaaharam” - the route of all beings is nothing but food itself. In Ayurvedic classics it is mentioned foremost among the three Upasthambas/Subpillars which support the three main Sthambas/Pillars of the body viz. Tri Dosha. It shows the credibility of food. Only proper food is not sufficient to be healthy. The time, place, quantity and manner of food intake are also necessary. Aaharasambhava Vastu Rogaashcha Aaharasambhava - Food taken in proper manner helps in the proper growth of the body on contrary if taken in improper manner leads to various diseases. The mental factor of a man is reflected by the type of food he takes - “Ahara Shuddhou Satwa Shudhihi”. In Bhagavadgeeta also we find the references regarding the three types of food like Satvika, Rajasika and Tamasika. Achara Rasayana told in the classics has a direct influence in maintaining the spiritual well being. Person has to follow some rules and regulations to maintain both personal and social health. These directly manipulate the spiritual level of a person and have their role in both health and disease. Thus Ahara and Achara Rasayana play a key role in maintaining the equilibrium state of mankind. The complete physical, mental and social well being is obtained through these factors. The detail of the same will be highlighted in the full paper.

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AyurvedaAharaAchara RasayanaRogaSwasthyataSpirituality

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Bhat, A. I., Anandgal, D. P. K., & Vyas, D. M. K. (2012). Ahara, Achara Rasayana and Spirituality. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v2i3.13

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