Absolute elucidating Pathya and Apathya w.r.t. Hita and Saathmya

Shruthi Panambur

doi:10.21760/jaims.8.10.13

Shruthi Panambur Assistant Professor, Department of Ayurveda Samhita and Siddhanta, Shri S.B.S Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Mundargi, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.10.13

Keywords: Pathya, Apathya, Hita, Ahita, Saatmya, Asaatmya

Abstract

Pathya, Hita and Saatmya are usually used as synonymous, though they are not. To elucidate the difference between Pathya, Hita and Saatmya words, present article is aimed at. Initially review on Pathya and Apathya, its importance and the difference between Pathya - Apathya, Hita - Ahita and Saatmya – Asaatmya is focused. Also, the clarity on, whether Pathya and Apathya is generalized? the method of adapting Pathya in person who is habituated for Apathya since longer duration, Pathya is considered as Chikitsa is been analyzed. Every Hita Ahaara may not be Pathya but all Pathya are Hita. Pathya and Hita should be always Saatmya for living healthy life.

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