Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF SATVIKA AHARA IN PROMOTION OF POSITIVE HEALTH

Dr. Jyoti Singh*, Dr. Ramnihor Tapsi Jaiswal, Dr. Manohar Ram and Dr. V. K. Rai

ABSTRACT

Since Vedic periods Ahara has been given prime importance and in Upanishada it has been termed as “Brahma”. Ayurveda describes its importance by defining it under “Trayupstambha” (Ahara, Nidra & Bramhacharya). Ahara has been most important explained foremost in Trayopstambha.[6] As Corona, pandemic diseases sweeps across the world generate various lifestyle disorders due to sudden disturbances in daily routines. Though vaccines and therapeutic recommendations being available against COVID 19, in the absence of prescribed sure treatment. Government of most countries and several authorized International health agencies like WHO, the British Dietic Association and the UD Food and administration are focusing on maximum use of Raw vegetables and fruits, Nuts and seeds; pulses and wholegrain foods, unsaturated oils, limits the intake of soda, salt, sugar and trans fats and stop eating sugary and junk food. Along with diet management, guidelines also suggested physical exercises, meditation, pranayama, proper sleep and sunlight exposure. Though various papers has been brought to explain importance of Ahara, through this review paper I want to focus one’s on Satvika diet and its influence on positive health including both physical and mental health, and ultimately to achieve goal of Ayurveda.

Keywords: Ahara, Sattvika diet, Lifestyle disorders, Health promotion.