Critical analysis of Nitya Sevaniya Ahara Dravya’s - Balanced diet in Ayurveda

Dr. Krunal Thakor; Vijay B. Negalur; Yagyik Mishra; Shubhasri. B; Nagraj Bhat

doi:10.21760/jaims.v1i1.3638

Dr. Krunal Thakor Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Swasthavrutta, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Vijay B. Negalur Associate Professor, Dept. of Swasthavrutta, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Yagyik Mishra Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Swasthavrutta, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Shubhasri. B Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Swasthavrutta, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Nagraj Bhat Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Swasthavrutta, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v1i1.3638

Keywords: Nitya Sevaniya Ahara Dravya, Ahara, Balance diet

Abstract

Acharya Charaka describe that the whole world runs towards food, as complexion, happiness, pleasant voice, life, talent, health and satisfaction, maintenance of body, body strength and even intellectual capacities of the individual depends on food. Since from Vedic period they gave importance to the food. In Upanishad food is considered as Brahma. Food is a substance consumed other than water and drugs for maintenance of the health, well-being and vitality of the individual. Present paper highlights the importance of Ayurvedic nutrition in the form of Nitya Sevaniya Ahara Dravya and critical analyses on the importance of it in day today life.

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