IMPORTANCE OF PATHYA- APATHYA IN DAY TO DAY LIFE – A REVIEW ARTICLE
*Dr. Sudhir Dhone
ABSTRACT
The aims & objectives of Ayurveda are to maintain the health of a healthy person & to cure the diseases of the patients. To maintain the health, Ayurveda laid many basic principles like Ritucharya (seasonal regime), Dincharya (diurnal regime) etc. The word Pathya, derives its origin from root word Patha which literally means a way or channel. Pathya & Apathya are defined as the substance or regime which do not adversely affect the body & mind are regarded as Pathya, those which adversely affect them are considered to be Apathya. Apart from being a part of regime of healthy living in day to day life. This indicates the importance of Pathya and Apathaya in Ayurveda. The concept of Pathya and Apathya is the peculiarity of Ayurveda.
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