Abstract

EFFECT OF AHARA ON MANAS AND MANASHIK VYADHIS

Dr. Anubhuti Singh* and Dr. Sonali Biswas

Abstract

Ayurvedic principles of Ahara (diet) are designed to take care of both Sharirik and Manshik aspects of health of human being. Ayurveda emphasizes that the diet should be customized for each individual according to physical condition, Sharirika and Manasika Prakriti, Agnibala, seasonal and daily changes and other natural factors surrounding an individual. Unhealthy dietary habits are well quoted by Ayurveda in the pathogenesis of mental disorders such as Unmada (insanity), Apasmara (epilepsy), Atatvabhinivesha (psychic perversion) etc. Mental well-being is a cardinal integrant of Ayurvedic definition of ‘Swasthya’ along with Physical and Spiritual well-being. The principles of Ayurvedic Psychiatry revolves around the concept of mutual inter relationship between the ‘Psyche’ and ‘Soma’.

Keywords: Manas, Manashik Vyadhi, Ahara.