Abstract

AAHARA: A COMPLETE HELTH SCIENCE

Garima Srivastava* and Rajendra Kumar Soni

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a holistic system of natural health care that originated from Vedas, most ancient Indian literature of human civilization. The main aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health in a healthy person and to cure the disease. In Ayurvedic texts, Aahara is mentioned as one among the three Upasthambas (Sub-pillars). Aahara is first among the three significant pillars of Ayurveda. It means that it is one of the fundamental principles ahead which gives health, happiness and harmony along with the nature. One should regularly take such substances which are conductive to the preservation of good health and are able of avoid the attacks of sickness. Such type of diet is called naturally healthy diet. Ayurveda is science of life. Main aim of Ayurveda is to maintain health of a person. Aahara plays importance role to achieve this target. The Aahara Vidhi (Dietetics) is an ancient, empirical and elegant art, it is the heritage of Indian culture that can be clearly observed in Ayurvedic views.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Aahara, Upasthambas, Aahara Vidhi.