European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ASHTAVIDHA AAHAR VIDHI VISHESHAYATAN AND AAHAR VIDHI VIDHAN: BASICS RE-VISITED

Dr. Kanika Santosh Sanghvi, Dr. Mrs. Taranoom M. Patel

ABSTRACT

Aahar is the basic requirement for every living organism. So, in Ayurveda it is considered as one of the Trayaupasthamba i.e. three pillar along with Nidra and Bhramacharya. Aahar is needed for metabolism of body. Taking healthy food is not just enough for healthy state, there are many thing related to aahar which should be proper for maintaining the health of an individual. Out of them is Ashtavidha Aahar Vidhi Visheshayatan and Aahar vidhi vidhan. Ashtavidha is eight, Aahar is food, vidhi is method, vishesh is pecular and ayatan is abode. Ashta vidha aahar vidhi vishesh ayatan includes Prakriti (nature), Karana (processing), Samyoga (combination), Rashi (quantity), Desha (place), kala (time), Upayoga-Samstha (rules for use) and Upayoktra (consumer). Aahar vidhi vidhan is method of taking meals. Though food is consumed daily and is the vital source of energy but if consumed with lack of awareness and without self control can lead to illness by affecting the functions of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Diet should be modified after gaining proper knowledge of food from these eight aspects.

Keywords: Ashtavidha;Aahar;Vidhi;Visheshayatan; vidhan.