Concept of Ahara, Nidra, Brahmacharya for enhancing spirituality
1 P. G. Department of Basic Principles, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur (Rajasthan) – 302002
Corresponding Author:Dr. Sangeeta Shyammurti Mishra
Ayurveda is a science and art of living. As such, it is not only concerned with the treatment and cure of the diseases but also aims to relieve one from all categories of suffering i.e. Physical, Mental, Social and Spiritual. So, ayurveda is not just a system of medicine but also deals with all aspects of life. In this modern era, due to varying factors of faulty dietary habits, work pressure, competitive lifestyles, longevity, always being in hurry, pollution of air, water and earth and the noise levels in city living all contribute to disease. Our life expectancy and health depend on three pillars i.e. Ahara (diet), Nidra (sleep) and Brahmacharya (regulated sex). Charaka Samhita, the ancient authoritative text of Ayurveda, emphasizes importance of them. Proper care of these is essential for healthy life. Acharya Charaka has equated the human body to a building. The role of the pillar is undisputed in order to a stable building. When these three pillars are taken care of properly, the person is well endowed with strength; complexion and development throughout full life span. Our physical development is automatic. Our bodies grow as we eat, sleep, play or work. But mental development occurs through taken care of first by family members, relatives, neighbors, then by teachers and classmates in schools. Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the deepest values and meanings by which people live. Spirituality is often experienced as a source of inspiration or orientation in life. Today in many ways people have greater opportunities of better life than ever before but life is not simple as in previous times. So, it is clear that they need to evolve some new strategies or to follow the golden old rules, which are proved for millenniums, in each and every field of life. This paper suggests that how these principles help to enhancing the spirituality for a longer and better quality of life.
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How to Cite
Mishra, D. S. S., Gupta, D. A. K., Charan, D. S. S., & Meena, D. K. L. (2012). Concept of Ahara, Nidra, Brahmacharya for enhancing spirituality. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.31142/ijahm/v2i4.11
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