Abstract

*Dr. Renuka Bedarkar and Dr. Mamta Shirbbhate

ABSTRACT

Whatever we swallow constitutes the diet. Similarly whatever nourishes our body from within is Ahara -The Diet. Ayurveda -A science of lifetimes, has said Ahara, to be one of the pillars to the healthy life. Ayurveda has described the Trayopstambha-The Three Pillars Of Life. with the Ahara being the first followed by Nidra (Sleep) and The Bramhacharya (celibacy). In todays era people are constantly seen to rat race to meet the targets, deadlines, meetings and are constantly under stress. Under this circumstances they are completely ignorant about health. Have an unhealthy lifestyle, lack exercise, Indisciplined routine, improper sleep cycles and improper diet. Consuming A wholesome diet with balanced nutrients on the daily basis can simply avoid occurrence of any disease. A proper diet regulates proper digestion in the body by right absorption and assimilation of the food component. Improper ways of eating and disturbed quantities can seriously affect the digestive power causing illness which in long-term developes serious lifestyle disorders. Life style disorders are the diseases very difficult to treat and are developed due to abnormal relationship of the person with its environment. According to Acharya Charaka-:/-..28-45Which means both the human body are originated from the ahara (The diet). Aims And Objectives: To study the proper methods and procedures of diet intake according to Acharya Charaka. Discussion: Ayurveda is a life science which is undeniably sticking to the truth till date and does not change with time. It not only focuses on the treatment of the disease but also emphasizes on the total well being of the patients. Acharya Charak being the father of the medicine with this remarkable contibution in samhitas explains the three pillars of life. With Ahara being the first all says about its importance. Modification in the right ways can help prevent lifetaking chronic illnesses emerging today. Conclusion: The Ahara is the most essential in not just maintaining the health but also in restoring the health back of the diseased. Hence it is the need of era to study and discuss archarya charakas valuable insights regarding the diet. So Here it is the study of importance of Ahara with special reference to longitivity of life.