Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF BHOJANA-JALA SAMBANDHA

Vd. Priyanka Jaywant Shinde*, Vd. Rajkumar B. Bobade and Vd. Aarti Firke

Abstract

This paper presents a conceptual study of bhojana-jala sambamdha. In ayurvedic samhitas jalapan vidhi is explained in details. Acharya charakacharya mentions that all type of fluids in the body is made up of JALA mahabhoot. Because of its numerous and diverse functions in body, it is often regarded as the most important nutrient. Hence intake of water must be “Matravat” i.e. in proper quantity. In this era of fast food, altered lifestyle with mental stress, digestive problem and diseases are common. To avoid complications that occurs due to inappropriate drinking habits and to Live a long and a disease free life as far as possible one should strictly follow the golden rules explained in the ayurveda, about “Jalapanvidhi” If person drinks water before meal, it will vitiate the pradeepta Agni as a relevant jatharagnimandya occur which is ultimately hampers the intake procedure and convert a person into Krisha. If a person drinks water after finishing mea, almost majority of portion of Aamashaya is filled with food which causes accumulation of Kaphadosha in the parts above Aamashaya and lead to Sthoulya. If the person drink water in between meal it maintains the normally of the tissue as a result food is digested properly which keeps the dhatusamyata and makes a person healthy i.e. Madhyama.

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