Abstract

A REVIEW ON – MATRASHITIYA ADHYAYA OF ASTANGA HRIDAYA

Dr. Gaurav Jain* and Dr. Ved Maithani

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Abstract

Ahara (food) is one among the important factor for sustenance of life. It is told as foremost pillar among the three Upasthambha (pillars) of life (Trayopsthambha i.e. Ahara, Nidra and Bhramcharya) in Ayurveda. When body is supported by the Trayopstambhasa, it is endowed by growth, strength and complexion. In all Ayurveda classics Ahara is given due importance, as in detail we find concept of Ahara (food), Pathya Apathya in various diseases, various rules & regulations for food consumption. Similarly, Acharya Vagbhat in sutra sthana has dedicated one whole chapter (Matra shitiya adhyaya) in which he has mentioned about the importance of Ahara Matra, various diseases caused due to not following the rules of Ahara sevana.

Keywords: Ahara, Upasthamba, Pathya-apathya, Matra.