Physiological association of Aahar and Mana: A Review

Vaishnavi Warghane; DT Kodape; SG Topre

doi:10.21760/jaims.8.8.20

Vaishnavi Warghane Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Kriya Sharira, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
DT Kodape Associate Professor, Dept. of Kriya Sharira, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
SG Topre Professor & HOD, Dept. of Kriya Sharira, Government Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.8.20

Keywords: Aahar, Gut-brain axis, Mana

Abstract

Ayu (life) is an incorporation of Sharira (body), Indriya (senses), Satva (mind) and Aatma (soul) which signifies the concept of psychosomatics in Ayurveda. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of maintaining the clarity of mind, the sense organ, and the normal physiological functions of the body. Aahar is the best of all medicines and is considered one among the three sub-pillars (Trayopstambha) of Ayurveda. As it is said that, Aahar (food) if taken properly, is work like Aushadhi (medicine). In today's fast paced life, many norms regarding Aahar have been compromised. Gut-brain axis has the communication between CNS and ENS. So improper food habits may be the cause of Manas Rogas. The mind has three qualities, Satva, Raja and Tama, which are present in almost everything, including food. The Saatwik mind is said to be a pure mind and this purity helps to prevent illness. It is possible due to Saatwik Aahar because the purity of mind comes from the purity of food. So, here is an attempt made to state the physiological association between Aahar and Mana.

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