Abstract

REVIEW OF SHUKA DHANYA VARGA

Dr. Shamma Sharma* and Dr. Anil Sharma

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a holistic system of health care that has been originated from Atharvaveda. It is a science of life as it deals with every aspect of life and not merely with treatment, unlike other systems of medicine. Keeping in view the importance of Ahara in health as well as disease, it has been included in ‘Tryopstambhas’ and termed as ‘Mahabhaishjaya’. Also in Upanishadas and classical texts, Ahara is termed as essence of life, ”Anna ve Prana”. Acharya Charak has also quoted that Body as well as disease both are result of wholesome and unwholesome food respectively.[1] Also it is stated that Happiness, voice, life, satisfaction, power and intelligence, all are dependent on Ahara.[2] For better understanding, Ahara is classified extensively in Brihattrayi.

Keywords: Shukadhanya, Cereals, Ahara, Ayurveda.