Analysis of Concept of Aaharpaka in Ayurveda

Authors

  • Aparna Singh National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur
  • C. R. Yadav Dr. C. R. Yadav Lecturer, Kriya Sharira Department, N.I.A, Jaipur.
  • O. P. Dadhich Dr. Om Prakash Dadhich , Associate Professor, Kriya Sharira Department, N.I.A, Jaipur

Keywords:

Agni, Pitta, Aaharpaka, Avasthapaka

Abstract

Ayurveda is the most ancient science of life. Ayurveda considers that like all the universal matter, our body is also formed by the Panchamahabutas (five basic elements). In this Panchabhautika Sharira, various processes are going on continuously resulting into loss of various elements. For replacement, one has to consume appropriate Ahara (food). Acharya Charaka states that body is the outcome of food and Agni (factor responsible for digestion) plays important role for proper digestion and metabolism of Ahara (food). Ahara paka in Ayurveda signifies its relevance with modern texts also. This hypothesis evolved thousand years before, after extensive research work is proving its scientific status even today.


Author Biographies

  • Aparna Singh, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur

    M.D. Scholar,

    Dept. of Sharira Kriya,

    N.I.A , Jaipur,

  • C. R. Yadav, Dr. C. R. Yadav Lecturer, Kriya Sharira Department, N.I.A, Jaipur.
    Dept. of Sharira Kriya, N.I.A, Jaipur
  • O. P. Dadhich, Dr. Om Prakash Dadhich , Associate Professor, Kriya Sharira Department, N.I.A, Jaipur
    Associate Professor, Kriya Sharira Department,  N.I.A, Jaipur

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Published

2013-04-12

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2013)

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Research/Review Articles

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