Abstract

Dr. Nishma Nanavati, Dr. Manisha Vaja and Dr. Jasmin Gohel*

ABSTRACT

According to Ayurveda health is a complete balance state of Dosha,Agni,Dhatu and mala. A healthy person is whose atma, mana, and indriya feel well. The prayojana of Ayurveda is to protect heath of healthy and to cure disorder in the disease. Acharya charakhas mentioned, Ahar, Nidra, and Brahmcharya as tri upastambha. Ayurveda places special emphasis on Ahara and right way of eating food. For the method of taking food. Acharya charak has defined AshtaAharvidhivisheshyatana in a very systematic and scientific manner. Combination of food, cooking method, quality and quantity of food. A thorough understanding of ashtaaharvidhivisheshayatana with help in reducing agnidushti (digestive distress) and achieving the both prayojana of Ayurveda. It?s dependent upon food and their proper food preparation method. The Prayojana of Ayurveda is to guard the health of the healthy and to cure dis-orders within the diseased condition. Proper knowledge of this Ahar Vidhi Visheshayatana will help in reducing diseases and help for a proper healthy diet. Ahara Vidhi Vishesha Ayatan (Eight types of special directions for ingestion of food). According to Acharya Charaka only the normal quantity of Ahara cannot provide the good result of Ahara because the result of Ahara depends upon Ahara, Vidhi, Vishesh, Ayatan Eight types of special direction have been given by Acharya Charaka for ingestion of food. According to WHO?s definition of health “a state of physical mental and social wellbeing and not merely an absence of disease”. These eight factors are most important ways to maintain healthy diet. It gives a fair idea about what? When? Why? How? and Which? Food material should be consumed for promotion of positive health. A proper knowledge of these Ahar vidhi vishesh ayatan.