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Aahara
Nidra
Brahmacharya
AAHARA (DIET)
Definition of Aahara
The solid and liquid food swallowed and drunk through mouth and passed through esophagus is called Aahara.
IMPORTANCE OF AAHARA - 1
Importance
of Aahara: - 3 Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) - 7 Dhatu (Rasa, Rakta, Mansa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra) - 3 Malas (Mutra, Purisha and Sweda) Are the roots of human body.
IMPORTANCE OF AAHARA - 2
As the roots of the plants give support to and nourish the plant, similarly Dosha-Dhatu-Mala support the body. - In this process, they need nourishment, which is supplied by appropriate Aahara.
Proper diet
Improper diet
Health
Disease
Diet 1. Asheetam
2. Khadeetam
3. Pitam
4. Lidham
Nature of food
Potency of food
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
1) 2)
Madhura (Sweet) Amla (Sour) Lavana (Salt) Katu (Pungent) Tikta (Bitter) Kashaya (Astringent)
Dravadravya (Liquid) Annadravya (Solid)
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
1) 2)
1) Jala Varga 2) Dugdha Varga 3) Taila Varga 4) Ikshu Varga 5) Madya Varga
Different varieties of water Milk & Milk products Oils Sugarcane products Wine / Alcoholic beverages prepared from food Urine of Different animals
Rain water, Boiled water Cows milk, Ghruta, Butter Sesame oil, Almond oil Sugar, Jaggery Drakshasava, Kharjurasava Cows urine, Goats urine
6) Mutra Varga
CLASSIFICATION OF AAHARA (DIET) GHANADRAVYA (SOLIDS) Varga Class of Examples 1) Shuka Dhanya Grains Rice, Wheat, Maize Green gram, Lentil Spinach, Red Pumpkin Goat meat, Chicken Clove, Black pepper, cumin seeds Moong Soup, Khichadi
2) Shimbi Dhanya Beans, Pulses 3) Shaka Varga 4) Mansa Varga 5) Haritaka Varga Vegetables Meat Condiments/ Spices
Diet
Ayurved describes two ways for Deciding the time of having meals. The two ways are as follows : 1. According to symptoms
Characteristic symptoms of complete digestion are 1. Belching without bad smell & taste 2. Feels energetic 3. Evacuation of bowel and bladder without any discomfort 4. Feeling of lightness
Strength
Complexion Happy life With Normalcy
Oil
Dry Fruits Spices
DIET WHICH SHOULD BE AVOIDED IN GENERAL:Cereals Pulses Meat Vegetables Fruits Sugar Milk-milk products Water Salt Oil Spices Yava (Barley), heavy preparation of flour, rice and flattened rice. Masha (Black gram) Pork, Beef, Buffalo meat, Fish, Dried meat, Meat of emaciated animals Dried vegetables, Lotus tuber , stem; Leafy vegetables. Nikucha (Wild jack fruit), unripe Kapithha (Raw wood apple) Kakvi (Boiled concentrated sugar cane juice) Kurchika & Kilata (Milk products like Paneer), Mandaka Dadhi (Immature curds) River water in rainy season Saindhava ( rock-salt) Sunflower oil Chilly powder
Prakriti, svabhava (nature): The natural existence of properties like guru etc. in substances used as food and drugs, such as Black gram (heavy) and green gram (light); for nonvegetarians: pork (heavy) and meat of deer (light) Karana (processing): The making or refinement of natural products, which means imparting other properties. These properties are infused by contact of water and fire, cleansing, churning, place, time, infusing, sleeping etc. and also long duration, utensil etc. Samyoga (combination): A combination of two or more substances. This exhibits peculiarities, which are not seen in the case of individual substances such as combination of honey and ghee and that of honey, fish and milk.
Rashi (Quantity): Rashi can be termed as quantity. It is again divided as sarvagraha (total count) and parigraha (individual amount), which ascertain the result of the food taken in proper and improper quantity. The accounting of the quantity of the entire food in totality is sarvaghraha while parighraha is that of the individual items in the food. Thus accounting of the entire is sarvgraha while that of all individual food items is parigraha. Desha (Place): Denotes place related to growth as well as distribution of the substances and also the suitability in respect of place.
Kala (Time): Kala is eternally moving (time) as well as conditional. The conditional one is related to disorder while the eternally moving one to seasonal suitability. Upyogsamstha: This denotes the rules of dietetics. Upyokta : It is the person who consumes the food. On him depends the ok-satmya (suitability developed by practice).
For cooking
For serving
For storage.
Utensils does have desired or undesired effects on
Utensils
Gold
Incompatibility/ Antagonistic (Viruddha -Aahara) - 1 Definition : Substances which are contrary to physiological tissues, behave with antagonism to them are called Antagonistic or incompatible (ViruddhaAahara).
Food Incompatibility - 3
The diet which is antagonistic with respect to Place Time Agni Dose Suitability Dosha Processing Potency Bowels Health conditions Order Contra-indication Cooking Combination Palatability Richness (in properties) Rules of eating is not wholesome for the person.
Food Incompatibility - 4
Examples of Incompatibility/ Antagonistic (Viruddha -Aahara)
1) Veerya viruddha- (potency incompatibility)-Fish + milk 2) Sanskar viruddha- (Processing incompatibility) Heated Honey 3) Matra viruddha- (dose incompatibility) - Honey + Cows ghee - mixed in equal proportion. 4) Krama viruddha - Hot water after taking honey 5) Kala viruddha- (Time incompatibility) Pungent substance in summer & Cold substances in winter 6) Krama viruddha-(Order incompatibility)-Consuming curd at night. 7) Samyoga viruddha- (Combination incompatibility)- Fruit Salad / Milk+ Banana 8) Parihar viruddha (contraindication incompatibility)Consuming cold water immediately after having hot tea or Coffee.
Skin Disorders
Digestive Disorders
NIDRA (SLEEP)
Nidra (Sleep)
Definition When srotas of the body obstructed by Kapha Dosha, When the body fatigued by exertion, When the sense organs (Indriya)- not functioning due to exertion, sleep manifests in the body.
Nidra (Sleep)
One of the 14 Adharaniya Vegas (Natural Urges) of the body Being an Adharniya Vega (Natural urge which should not be controlled) - Should not be controlled when manifests - Should not be taken forcefully when not manifested.
Abnormal patterns (modes) of the Nidra (Sleep) Atinidra (Excess Sleep) Anidra (Less Sleep) Deewaswapa (Day Sleep)
Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Brahmacharya or Celibacy - a topic which is not much or is adversely discussed. Definition - Brahmacharya or celibacy, means abstinence from physical relationship. This statement seems very stern and unrealistic in ordinance with reality. Well, as the myth goes, this word is generally defined in an incorrect manner.
Ayurved defines the word Brahmacharya with much greater depth. Brahmacharya is composed of two words -Brahma & Charya Brahma = Optimum knowledge and Charya = The behavior.
Phases of Life Four phases of human life - 1. Brahmacharyashram - 2. Gruhasthashram - 3. Vanaprasthashram - 4. Sanyasashram The concept of Brahmacharya passes through these phases with varying descriptions.
1. Brahmacharyashram phase Brahmacharya means dedication towards acquiring knowledge. The education or knowledge required by a person to attain his future means e.g a job, business, trade etc., needs to be pursued during this phase. Here abstinence from any other distractions is defined as Bramhacharya.
2. Gruhasthashram phase
Marriage and family life Here abstinence from any partner, other than your own spouse is considered within Brahmacharya.
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Coitus should be done with ones own wife. Nowadays there is a trend to enjoy a multipartner relationship. Abstinence from such is suggested. Coitus should be preferred at night. There is natural coolness and quietness at night, which helps to relax the mind naturally.
Coitus should not be done in the morning, afternoon and past midnight.
Morning - a prime work time. There should not be distractions during it. Afternoons - are warmer, and it is the Pitta Kala.
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Do not have coitus while menstruation, while ill , during pregnancy, a partner other than your spouse. This is said so, as to avoid infections. Failing which one suffers from sexually transmitted diseases. AIDS being very predominant today. Abnormal, awkward positions should be avoided. Other than causing strain, it could also hamper conception.
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Coitus must not be done while suppressing the natural urges of defecation or urination, while hungry, when either partner does not have the desire etc. Suppression leads to the elevation of the Vata Dosha, which can not only cause dryness, pain, also disturbs the harmony between the other Doshas.
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In accordance with the seasons Hemant and Shishir rutu - One can have a relation more frequently. Hemant and Shishir are winter months. Climate is cool, pleasant. Mind is relaxed
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In accordance with the seasons Vasant and Sharad rutu - Frequency should be 2-3 times a week. The climate starts getting warmer. Varsha and Grishma rutu - Abstinence, for about 15 days needs to be maintained. The climate is very hot, humid and stuffy. Health is not so sound, so frequency can cause weakness.
After coitus, clean the genital organs. Cleaning is for a good hygiene. Have milk or milk products. Milk helps to revive the energy. Use cool and scented herbs. Cool herbs give solace to the mind.
Point to ponder
Total abstinence may also cause mental stress, and physical illness. Like any others, this too is a natural urge. Thus one must keep a realistic approach. These rules about Brahmacharya, have been framed, keeping in mind the natural requirements of the Gruhasthashram
phase. Following these gives absolute safety, at the same time one can enjoy the fullness of life. It rewards in better health of the individual and also the entire society. These are basically simple norms, which have been very thoughtfully framed in interest of the society.
3. Vanaprasthashram The age factor has progressed, the family duties are quite fulfilled. Here one should learn to slowly detach oneself from family bonds, emotional attachments, physical requirements etc.
4. Sanyasashram
One is now prepared to totally abstain from all enticements of life. It includes both physical & emotional attachments. One is in a totally detached state from the worldly pleasures and seeks enlightenment, about the almighty, as he prepares for Moksha.
The trend to choose a multi-partner relationship. Not just an individual threat, but a threat to the entire society. The occurrence of diseases like AIDS perked up. Transmission of this disease from mother to the foetus. We can therefore conclude that such liberal activities not only harm the current generation, as well as the next generation. The society by and large is affected.