Abstract

Dr. Shital S. Dhote* and Dr. Milind D. Nimbalkar

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a comprehensive, traditional system of Health that focuses on Healthy life. For total positive health, Ayurveda has given three secondary supporters of life called as Upsthambhas. These are Aahara, Nidra, Brahmacharya. Aahara is very important need of life. Complexion, clarity, good voice, happiness, intellect, immunity are all conditioned by food. Diseased and healthy condition both are Aahara depedent. For consumption of Aahara, specific Aahara seven kaala have been described in classics, which plays an important role in proper food digesion, nutrition upto tissue level and growth of the body. Ignition of Jatharagni is the exact time of a person to have meal. Skipping the Aahara sevan kaala is responsible for Atitkaala Bhojana. Not taking diet on sensation of hunger is termed as Atitkaala Bhojana. In today?s fast paced life, many norms and regime regarding diet have been compromised which is showing the overall declining status of health in the society. Following Atitkaala Bhojana, diminution of Agni occurs which can cause symptoms like Avipaka, Vishtambha, Aruchi, Karshyata. So, food should be consumed according to rules of Ayurveda and at proper time (Bhojana kaala) for promotion of health (Swasthya).