Yogic diet By Dr. Hemraj Koirala

2LORD SHREE PASHUPATHINATHLORD SHREE PASHUPATHINATH

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
 Yoga is the science of consciousness.Yoga is the science of consciousness.
 This science is mainly concerned with achievement ofThis science is mainly concerned with achievement of
psycho spiritual goal of life or liberation.psycho spiritual goal of life or liberation.
 Yoga tries to open up an individual in divine influence byYoga tries to open up an individual in divine influence by
expanding narrow constricted egoistic personality to the allexpanding narrow constricted egoistic personality to the all
pervasive eternal and blissful state of reality.pervasive eternal and blissful state of reality.
 To achieve such divine goal Yoga recommends Yogic DietTo achieve such divine goal Yoga recommends Yogic Diet
for practioner.for practioner.
 Without dietary regulation, Yoga practice could not beWithout dietary regulation, Yoga practice could not be
fruitful.fruitful.
 Therefore, dietary restriction is the vital part of YogaTherefore, dietary restriction is the vital part of Yoga
Practice.Practice.

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
YOGIC DIETS

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DIET AND DIETETICSDIET AND DIETETICS
 DIET:DIET:
The customary allowance of food andThe customary allowance of food and
drink taken by any person from day todrink taken by any person from day to
day, particularly on specially plannedday, particularly on specially planned
to meet specific requirement of anto meet specific requirement of an
individual and including or excludingindividual and including or excluding
certain items of food.certain items of food.
 DIETETICSDIETETICS
It is the practical application of principlesIt is the practical application of principles
of nutrition, which includes theof nutrition, which includes the
planning of meal for the well and sick.planning of meal for the well and sick.

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AHARAAHARA
 Aaharyate galadadhoneeyata ethyahara.Aaharyate galadadhoneeyata ethyahara.
 It means: The substances which can be swallowedIt means: The substances which can be swallowed
are known as aahara.are known as aahara.
 Aharathva aaharasyai ekavidham.Aharathva aaharasyai ekavidham.
 It means: For all aahara, the Aharata (or processIt means: For all aahara, the Aharata (or process
of swallowing) is same.of swallowing) is same.

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CLASSIFICATION OF AHARACLASSIFICATION OF AHARA
 Arthabhedat saArthabhedat sa
punaha dwiryoneehpunaha dwiryoneeh
sthavarasthavara
jangamathmakatvatjangamathmakatvat
It means: On the basis ofIt means: On the basis of
origin of food, it is oforigin of food, it is of
two types.two types.
– Sthavara- food fromSthavara- food from
plant kingdomplant kingdom
– Jangama- food fromJangama- food from
animal kingdom.animal kingdom.

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 Chaturvidhopayogah pana, ashana, bhakshya,Chaturvidhopayogah pana, ashana, bhakshya,
lehya Upayogaata,lehya Upayogaata,
It means : on the basis of process of ingestion foodsIt means : on the basis of process of ingestion foods
are fours kinds.are fours kinds.
 Pana: drinkable food (liquid)Pana: drinkable food (liquid)
 Ashana: chewable food but soft consistency.Ashana: chewable food but soft consistency.
 Bhakshya: chewable food but hard consistency.Bhakshya: chewable food but hard consistency.
 Lehya: leatable foodsLehya: leatable foods

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 Shadaswadah rasabhedath shadavidhitvatShadaswadah rasabhedath shadavidhitvat
 Its means: on the basis of six basic tastes they areIts means: on the basis of six basic tastes they are
six kinds.six kinds.
 Shadeva rasah madhur amla lavana katu tikttaShadeva rasah madhur amla lavana katu tiktta
kashayahkashayah
1.1. Madhura:- sweetMadhura:- sweet
2.2. Amla:- sourAmla:- sour
3.3. Lavana:- saltyLavana:- salty
4.4. Katu:- pungentKatu:- pungent
5.5. Tikta:- bitter.Tikta:- bitter.
6.6. Kashaya:- astringentKashaya:- astringent

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 Vishantigunah Guru, Laghu,Vishantigunah Guru, Laghu,
Shita, Ushna, Snigdha,Shita, Ushna, Snigdha,
Rooksha, Manda, Tikshna,Rooksha, Manda, Tikshna,
Sthira, Sara, Mridhu,Sthira, Sara, Mridhu,
Kathora, Vishada,Kathora, Vishada,
Shlakshna, Khara,Shlakshna, Khara,
Sookshma, Sthula, Sandra,Sookshma, Sthula, Sandra,
Dravanugamat.Dravanugamat.
 It means:- on the basis ofIt means:- on the basis of
twenty substantial propertiestwenty substantial properties
they are of twenty kinds.they are of twenty kinds.

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1.1. Guru:- heavyGuru:- heavy
2.2. Laghu:- LightLaghu:- Light
3.3. Shita:- ColdShita:- Cold
4.4. Ushna:- HotUshna:- Hot
5.5. Snigdha:- unctuousSnigdha:- unctuous
6.6. Rooksha:- DryRooksha:- Dry
7.7. Manda:- DullManda:- Dull
8.8. Tikshna:- PungentTikshna:- Pungent
9.9. Sthira:- StableSthira:- Stable
10.10. Sara:- MovableSara:- Movable
11. Mridhu:- Soft11. Mridhu:- Soft
12. Kathora:- Hard12. Kathora:- Hard
13. Vishada:- Clear13. Vishada:- Clear
14. Pichchila:- Sticky14. Pichchila:- Sticky
15. Shlakshna:- Plain15. Shlakshna:- Plain
16. Khara:- Rough16. Khara:- Rough
17. Sookshma:- Subtle17. Sookshma:- Subtle
18. Sthula:- Gross18. Sthula:- Gross
19. Sandra:- Concentrated19. Sandra:- Concentrated
20. Drava:- Diluted20. Drava:- Diluted

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Aaharastvapi sarvasya trividho bhavati priyahAaharastvapi sarvasya trividho bhavati priyah
It means: the food which are liked by them (threeIt means: the food which are liked by them (three
temperamental constituent) are also three kinds.temperamental constituent) are also three kinds.
According to the basis of Guna (mental temperament)According to the basis of Guna (mental temperament)
the foods are three types.the foods are three types.
1.1. Satvik: which augments life energy, strengthSatvik: which augments life energy, strength
&heahth.&heahth.
2.2. Rajasika; which augments activeness, emotionalRajasika; which augments activeness, emotional
imbalance etc.imbalance etc.
3.3. Tamashika: stale, half cooked putrid and over nightTamashika: stale, half cooked putrid and over night
food.food.

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Satwik Ahara Rajashika Ahara Tamashik Ahara

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Panchabhautic foods:Panchabhautic foods:
Sarva drabyam panchabhautikam.Sarva drabyam panchabhautikam.
 Its means: All the substances of this world areIts means: All the substances of this world are
constituted by five great elements.constituted by five great elements.
 So all foods which we eat are also made up of fiveSo all foods which we eat are also made up of five
great elements.great elements.
 On this basis food are five kinds.On this basis food are five kinds.
1.1. Parthiva: Earth predominant foods.Parthiva: Earth predominant foods.
2.2. Twaya: water predominant foods.Twaya: water predominant foods.
3.3. Tejas: Fire predominant foods.Tejas: Fire predominant foods.
4.4. Vayavya : Air predominant foods.Vayavya : Air predominant foods.
5.5. Nabhas : Ether predominant foods.Nabhas : Ether predominant foods.

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NATUROPATHIC CLASSIFICATIONNATUROPATHIC CLASSIFICATION
 Eliminative foods:Eliminative foods: fasting, water intake, thinfasting, water intake, thin
juices, hot water intake, diuretics juices.juices, hot water intake, diuretics juices.
 Soothening foods:Soothening foods: thick juices, soft fruits,thick juices, soft fruits,
fibrous foods, low calories foods.fibrous foods, low calories foods.
 Constructive foods:Constructive foods: Rice, chapathi, milk,Rice, chapathi, milk,
pulses, cereals, roots, tubers, bovinepulses, cereals, roots, tubers, bovine
products.products.

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NATUROPATHIC CLASSIFICATIONNATUROPATHIC CLASSIFICATION

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NUTRITIONAL CLASSIFICATIONNUTRITIONAL CLASSIFICATION
 Energy yielding foods:Energy yielding foods:
cereals, roots, tubers, dried fruits, grains,cereals, roots, tubers, dried fruits, grains,
sugars etc.sugars etc.
 Body building foods:Body building foods:
Milk, fish, bovine products, flesh, eggs,Milk, fish, bovine products, flesh, eggs,
pulses, oil seeds, nuts etc.pulses, oil seeds, nuts etc.
 Protective foods:Protective foods:
milk, eggs, fruits, etc.milk, eggs, fruits, etc.

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NUTRITIONAL CLASSIFICATIONNUTRITIONAL CLASSIFICATION

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CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATIONCHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION
 Organic foods:Organic foods:
Foods from animalsFoods from animals
and plants kingdoms.and plants kingdoms.
 Inorganic foods:Inorganic foods:
Minerals like Na, K, Cl,Minerals like Na, K, Cl,
Ca, Fe, etc..Ca, Fe, etc..

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““ANNA”ANNA”
How food is created:How food is created:
 ““Tasmat etasmadatmana akashahTasmat etasmadatmana akashah
sambhutah. Akashadvayuh. Vayoragneeh.sambhutah. Akashadvayuh. Vayoragneeh.
Agnerapah Adbhyah prithivih. PrithivyaAgnerapah Adbhyah prithivih. Prithivya
ausadhayah. Aushadhivyo annam.ausadhayah. Aushadhivyo annam.
Annatpoorushah. Sa va eshaAnnatpoorushah. Sa va esha
poorushonnarasamayah. Tasyedamevapoorushonnarasamayah. Tasyedameva
shira. Ayam dakshinah paksha ayamuttarashira. Ayam dakshinah paksha ayamuttara
pakshah. Ayamaatmah. Idam puchhampakshah. Ayamaatmah. Idam puchham
pratisthah tadatyesha shloko bhavati.”pratisthah tadatyesha shloko bhavati.”

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““ANNA”ANNA”
 Definitely from the omnipotence supreme the etherDefinitely from the omnipotence supreme the ether
is created (originated). From the ether the airis created (originated). From the ether the air
originated. From that air the fire originated. Fromoriginated. From that air the fire originated. From
that fire the water originated. From that water thethat fire the water originated. From that water the
earth originated. From that earth all Aushada (theearth originated. From that earth all Aushada (the
plant kingdom) originated from the Aushada theplant kingdom) originated from the Aushada the
food originated. From that food the human beingfood originated. From that food the human being
originated. That’s why the human being isoriginated. That’s why the human being is
definitely made up of the abstracts of food.definitely made up of the abstracts of food.

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GLORY OF FOODGLORY OF FOOD
Annadwai prajah prajayante. Yah kashchaAnnadwai prajah prajayante. Yah kashcha
prithiveeaashritah. Atho annenaivaprithiveeaashritah. Atho annenaiva
jeevantee. Atha enata api yanantatah.jeevantee. Atha enata api yanantatah.
Annam hee bhuthanam jeshtham. TasmatAnnam hee bhuthanam jeshtham. Tasmat
sarvausadha uchyate. Sarva vai te annasarvausadha uchyate. Sarva vai te anna
aapnuvanti ye anna brahmah upasate.aapnuvanti ye anna brahmah upasate.
Annam hee bhuthanam jeshtham. TasmatAnnam hee bhuthanam jeshtham. Tasmat
sarvausadha uchyate. Annatbhuthanisarvausadha uchyate. Annatbhuthani
jayante. Jatanee annena vardhante.jayante. Jatanee annena vardhante.
Adhyate tata bhutani. Tasmat anna tadAdhyate tata bhutani. Tasmat anna tad
uchyate iti.uchyate iti.

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Glory of food.Glory of food.
 Those who have taken shelter in this earthThose who have taken shelter in this earth
including all human beings are derived from theincluding all human beings are derived from the
food. They live on the food and again theyfood. They live on the food and again they
dissolve back to the food. So that among alldissolve back to the food. So that among all
Bhootha the food is superior. There fore theBhootha the food is superior. There fore the
food is known as supreme medicine. The yogafood is known as supreme medicine. The yoga
practiceoner who worships the food consideringpracticeoner who worships the food considering
it is the Brahman will get all the foods becauseit is the Brahman will get all the foods because
food is superior to all Bhootas therefore it isfood is superior to all Bhootas therefore it is
known as supreme medicine. From the food allknown as supreme medicine. From the food all
living beings created developed on it. They eatliving beings created developed on it. They eat
the food and the food also eats the eater. That’sthe food and the food also eats the eater. That’s
why its known as ANNA.why its known as ANNA.

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REALIZATION THROUGH FOODREALIZATION THROUGH FOOD
Annam na nindhyata. Tata bratam. Prano vaAnnam na nindhyata. Tata bratam. Prano va
annam. Shareera amannadama. Praneannam. Shareera amannadama. Prane
shareera pratishthitam. Shareere pranahshareera pratishthitam. Shareere pranah
pratishthitam. Tata tada annam annepratishthitam. Tata tada annam anne
pratishthitam. Sa ya attat annam annepratishthitam. Sa ya attat annam anne
pratishthitam veda pratishthanti annavanapratishthitam veda pratishthanti annavana
annadao mahan bhavati prajaya pashubhiannadao mahan bhavati prajaya pashubhi
brahmavarchasena. Mahan kreetya.brahmavarchasena. Mahan kreetya.

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REALIZATION THROUGHREALIZATION THROUGH
FOODFOOD
Do not criticize or abuse to the food. This is anDo not criticize or abuse to the food. This is an
austerity. The food is the vital energy or theausterity. The food is the vital energy or the
prana. The body is just an utilizes of the food asprana. The body is just an utilizes of the food as
it is depends on food. The body is existing onit is depends on food. The body is existing on
the vital energy or on the Prana and again pranathe vital energy or on the Prana and again prana
is existing because of body there fore in this wayis existing because of body there fore in this way
the foody (body) is existing on the foody (prana).the foody (body) is existing on the foody (prana).
Those who know this secret he himselfThose who know this secret he himself
established with in the food and become eater ofestablished with in the food and become eater of
foods. And again he gains the people, animalsfoods. And again he gains the people, animals
and divine aura so he becomes the great.and divine aura so he becomes the great.
He will be lodged by good name and fame so heHe will be lodged by good name and fame so he
becomes the great.becomes the great.

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ANNA & PARJANYA.ANNA & PARJANYA.
Annat bhavanti bhootani paranngad anna sambhava.Annat bhavanti bhootani paranngad anna sambhava.
yajnadbhavathi parjanyo yajnah karma samudbhava.yajnadbhavathi parjanyo yajnah karma samudbhava.
It means:It means:
All the creatures are originated from the food.All the creatures are originated from the food.
The production of the food is possibleThe production of the food is possible
through the rain. The rain is possible throughthrough the rain. The rain is possible through
only yajna and lastly the yajna is possibleonly yajna and lastly the yajna is possible
through the action or karma.through the action or karma.

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IMPORTANCE OF DIET IN YOGAIMPORTANCE OF DIET IN YOGA
Na ati ashnata asthu yogosti naNa ati ashnata asthu yogosti na
choikantam ashnata.choikantam ashnata.
Na cha ati sapna shilasya jagratoNa cha ati sapna shilasya jagrato
naiva Aarjuna.naiva Aarjuna.
It Means:It Means:
Yoga is not for him who eatsYoga is not for him who eats
too much nor for who doestoo much nor for who does
not eat at all, nor for him whonot eat at all, nor for him who
sleeps too much nor even forsleeps too much nor even for
him who is always awake ohhim who is always awake oh
Arjuna.Arjuna.

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IMPORTANCE OF DIET IN YOGAIMPORTANCE OF DIET IN YOGA
Yukthahara visharasya yukthachestsyaYukthahara visharasya yukthachestsya
karmasu.karmasu.
Yuktha sapna avabodhasya yogobhavatiYuktha sapna avabodhasya yogobhavati
dukha hah.dukha hah.
It Means:It Means:
To him who is moderate in eatingTo him who is moderate in eating
and recreating moderate inand recreating moderate in
exertion in actions moderate inexertion in actions moderate in
sleep and wakefulness yogasleep and wakefulness yoga
becomes the destroyer of misery.becomes the destroyer of misery.

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SATVIK AHARASATVIK AHARA
Ayu satva bala arogyam sukha priti vivadharna.Ayu satva bala arogyam sukha priti vivadharna.
Rasayah snigdhah sthira hridh ahara satvika priya.Rasayah snigdhah sthira hridh ahara satvika priya.
It Means:It Means:
The foods which augment life, energy strength,The foods which augment life, energy strength,
health, joy, and cheerfullness,which are savoryhealth, joy, and cheerfullness,which are savory
and unctuous ,full of juice and (oily, fatty)and unctuous ,full of juice and (oily, fatty)
substantial capable of lasting in the body for asubstantial capable of lasting in the body for a
long time and liked by or favorite to the satviklong time and liked by or favorite to the satvik
man.man.

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RAJASIK AHARARAJASIK AHARA
Katu amla lavana atiushna tikshna rooksha vidahina.Katu amla lavana atiushna tikshna rooksha vidahina.
Ahara rajasasyesta dukha shoka bhaya pradaAhara rajasasyesta dukha shoka bhaya prada
It means:It means:
the foods which are bitter sour pungentthe foods which are bitter sour pungent
saline excessively hot, pungent, dry,saline excessively hot, pungent, dry,
and burning are liked by the Rajashikand burning are liked by the Rajashik
individual which produce pain grief andindividual which produce pain grief and
disease.disease.

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TAMASIK AHARATAMASIK AHARA
Yatayamam gatarasam pooti puryushatim cha yat.Yatayamam gatarasam pooti puryushatim cha yat.
Uchisthamapi cha madhyam bhojanam tamasapriyam.Uchisthamapi cha madhyam bhojanam tamasapriyam.
It means:It means:

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BHOJANA RASABHOJANA RASA
Rasa or the taste is the most importantRasa or the taste is the most important
considerable factor in food. According to theconsiderable factor in food. According to the
Upanishada taste in the food is mainly due toUpanishada taste in the food is mainly due to
different combination of different mahabhutas.different combination of different mahabhutas.
1.1. Prithivi + Apa………….sweet/ madhuraPrithivi + Apa………….sweet/ madhura
2.2. Priyhivi + Tej…………..Sour/ amla.Priyhivi + Tej…………..Sour/ amla.
3.3. Prithivi + Vyau…………Astrient/ kashayaPrithivi + Vyau…………Astrient/ kashaya
4.4. Vayu + Tej……………..Pungent/ katuVayu + Tej……………..Pungent/ katu
5.5. Vyau + Akasha………...Bitter/ TiktaVyau + Akasha………...Bitter/ Tikta
6.6. Apa + Tej……………….Salty/ lavanaApa + Tej……………….Salty/ lavana

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FOODS OF DIFFERENT RASAFOODS OF DIFFERENT RASA
 Foods of sweet category:Foods of sweet category:
– Milk, ghee, fats, marrow, rice, wheat, blackMilk, ghee, fats, marrow, rice, wheat, black
gram, cucumber, water melon grape, coconut,gram, cucumber, water melon grape, coconut,
cane sugar, cashew nut etc.cane sugar, cashew nut etc.
 Foods of sour category:Foods of sour category:
– Pomegranate, amala, lemon, lichi, tamarindPomegranate, amala, lemon, lichi, tamarind
pulp, curd, buttermilk, etc.pulp, curd, buttermilk, etc.
 Foods of salty category:Foods of salty category:
– Salt, rock salt and sea food.Salt, rock salt and sea food.

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FOODS OF DIFFERENT RASAFOODS OF DIFFERENT RASA
 Foods of pungent category:Foods of pungent category:
– Tulsi, chilly, onion, garlic, radish etc.Tulsi, chilly, onion, garlic, radish etc.
 Foods of bitter category:Foods of bitter category:
– Bitter guard, brinjal mango, ginger, turmeric,Bitter guard, brinjal mango, ginger, turmeric,
etc.etc.
 Foods of astringent category:Foods of astringent category:
– Jambu fruits (jaman), Mango, vegetables,Jambu fruits (jaman), Mango, vegetables,
spinach etc.spinach etc.

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COMPONENTS OF YOGIC DIETCOMPONENTS OF YOGIC DIET
YOGIC DIET
HEETAHARA
(Beneficial foods)
MITAHARA
(Moderate quantity
foods)
YUKTAHARA
(Adequate foods)

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HITAHARAHITAHARA
 Definition:Definition:
 The food which promotes the health of anThe food which promotes the health of an
individual, promotes the adequate growth ofindividual, promotes the adequate growth of
body Dhatu balance the Dosas & Agni calmbody Dhatu balance the Dosas & Agni calm
the mind, balances the emotion and bringsthe mind, balances the emotion and brings
cheerfulness, joy and harmony.cheerfulness, joy and harmony.
 Hitakar ahara are promoter of health.Hitakar ahara are promoter of health.
 Ahitakara ahara are promoter of disease.Ahitakara ahara are promoter of disease.

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AHARA MATRA (quantity of food)AHARA MATRA (quantity of food)
 Quantity of food may be:-Quantity of food may be:-
 AHARAAHARA
Yuktamatra Ahara
Ayuktamatra Ahara
Heenamatra Ahara Athimatra Ahara

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AHARA MATRA (quantity of food)AHARA MATRA (quantity of food)
 On the basis of quantity, the food isOn the basis of quantity, the food is
classified into:- Yuktamatra ahara andclassified into:- Yuktamatra ahara and
Atukthamatra ahara.Atukthamatra ahara.
 Amatratwam poonah dwividhmachakshte –Amatratwam poonah dwividhmachakshte –
Heenam Adhikam cha.Heenam Adhikam cha.
 Amatra Ahara is further classified into TwoAmatra Ahara is further classified into Two
kinds:-kinds:-
– Heenamatra ahara (Under dose quantity).Heenamatra ahara (Under dose quantity).
– Athimatra ahara (Over dose quantitu)Athimatra ahara (Over dose quantitu)

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SUBJECTIVE FEELING AFTERSUBJECTIVE FEELING AFTER
YUKTAMATRA AHARAYUKTAMATRA AHARA
 Pressure will not be felt on the stomach.Pressure will not be felt on the stomach.
 Not much work load to heartNot much work load to heart
 No heaviness will be felt in abdomen.No heaviness will be felt in abdomen.
 Indriyas will be delighting.Indriyas will be delighting.
 Eater totally satisfies his hunger and thirst.Eater totally satisfies his hunger and thirst.
 Eater does not fall on sleep immediately.Eater does not fall on sleep immediately.
 Easy to stay, walk, sleep etc after eatingEasy to stay, walk, sleep etc after eating
 No difficulty in breathing.No difficulty in breathing.
 Easy comforts and complete digestion with in time.Easy comforts and complete digestion with in time.
 Increase the strength of body.Increase the strength of body.
 Increases the life span.Increases the life span.

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HEENAMATRA AHARAHEENAMATRA AHARA
 Heemamatra AsantoshaHeemamatra Asantosha
karoti cha Balachayama.karoti cha Balachayama.
 Heenamatra Ahara couldHeenamatra Ahara could
not satisfy the eater andnot satisfy the eater and
weakens the physicalweakens the physical
strength.strength.
 It produces acidityIt produces acidity
decreases life span,decreases life span,
stimulates mentalstimulates mental
restlessness, gives adverserestlessness, gives adverse
effects to body, mind,effects to body, mind,
intellect & Indrease etc.intellect & Indrease etc.

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ATHIMATRA AHARAATHIMATRA AHARA
 Atimatram punahAtimatram punah
doshaprakopanamichdoshaprakopanamich
nti sarva akushalah.nti sarva akushalah.
 Atimatra ahara aharaAtimatra ahara ahara
immediatelyimmediately
aggravates all theaggravates all the
Dosas in the bodyDosas in the body
and causes disease.and causes disease.
 Atimatra ahara causeAtimatra ahara cause
laziness, heaviness,laziness, heaviness,
Obesity etc.Obesity etc.

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MITAHARAMITAHARA
Mitahara vina yastu yogarambham tu karayat.Mitahara vina yastu yogarambham tu karayat.
Nanarogo bhabettasya kinchiddhogo na sidyati.Nanarogo bhabettasya kinchiddhogo na sidyati.
It means: One who begins the practice of YogaIt means: One who begins the practice of Yoga
without dietary restriction, suffers from manywithout dietary restriction, suffers from many
diseases and does not make progress in Yoga.diseases and does not make progress in Yoga.
Susnigdham madhurahara chaturthamsha vivarjita.Susnigdham madhurahara chaturthamsha vivarjita.
Bhujyate shivasampritya mitahara uchyate.Bhujyate shivasampritya mitahara uchyate.
Mitahara is defined as agreeable food which isMitahara is defined as agreeable food which is
savory and oleaginous and sweet food, living, onesavory and oleaginous and sweet food, living, one
fourth of the stomach free, and eaten as anfourth of the stomach free, and eaten as an
offering to please to lord Shiva.offering to please to lord Shiva.

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MITAHARAMITAHARA
Annena purayad ardhamAnnena purayad ardham
toyana tu tritiyakam.toyana tu tritiyakam.
Udarasya tritiyamshaUdarasya tritiyamsha
samrakshedvayusamrakshedvayu
sanchrane.sanchrane.
It means: one should fill halfIt means: one should fill half
of his stomach by solidof his stomach by solid
food & seasoned articles,food & seasoned articles,
the one quarter by waterthe one quarter by water
and fourth quarter shouldand fourth quarter should
be reserved for thebe reserved for the
movement of air.movement of air.

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OTHER CONSIDERABLE FACTORSOTHER CONSIDERABLE FACTORS
 One should consider following eight factorOne should consider following eight factor
before taking food.before taking food.
1.1. prakrihi:-prakrihi:- the nature of food & eaters.the nature of food & eaters.
2.2. Karana :-Karana :- derived quality of food.derived quality of food.
3.3. Samyogya:-Samyogya:- Combination.Combination.
4.4. Rashi & pramana:-Rashi & pramana:- quantity of the food.quantity of the food.
5.5. Desha:-Desha:- place.place.
6.6. Kala:-Kala:- season and climate.season and climate.
7.7. Upayoga sanstha:-Upayoga sanstha:- rules of utilization.rules of utilization.
8.8. Upayokta:-Upayokta:- consumerconsumer

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NISHIDDHA AHARANISHIDDHA AHARA
 Prohibited food for yogi:Prohibited food for yogi:
 Katu amla tikshna lavana ushna harita shaka.Katu amla tikshna lavana ushna harita shaka.
 Souveera taila til sarshapa madhaya matsyan.Souveera taila til sarshapa madhaya matsyan.
 Ajadi mamsa dadhi takra kutthala kola.Ajadi mamsa dadhi takra kutthala kola.
 Pinakya hingu lashunadhyam pathyam aahu.Pinakya hingu lashunadhyam pathyam aahu.
It means: the foods which are prohibited for a YogiIt means: the foods which are prohibited for a Yogi
are:-are:-
1.1. Katu:- bitterKatu:- bitter
2.2. Amla:- sour or acidicAmla:- sour or acidic
3.3. Tikna:- pungentTikna:- pungent
4.4. Lavana:- saltyLavana:- salty

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 Ushna:- hot.Ushna:- hot.
 Souveera:- sour gruel.Souveera:- sour gruel.
 Taila:- oils.Taila:- oils.
 Teela:- sesame.Teela:- sesame.
 Sarshapa:- mustard.Sarshapa:- mustard.
 Madhya:- alcohol.Madhya:- alcohol.
 Matsyan:- Fish.Matsyan:- Fish.
 Ajadi-mamsa:- flesh ofAjadi-mamsa:- flesh of
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 Dadhi:- curd.Dadhi:- curd.
 Takra:- buttermilk.Takra:- buttermilk.
 Kutthala:- Horse gram.Kutthala:- Horse gram.
 Kola:-berries.Kola:-berries.
 Pinakya: oil cake.Pinakya: oil cake.
 Hingu:- Asafetida.Hingu:- Asafetida.
 Lashunaddyam:- GarlicLashunaddyam:- Garlic
 Apathyam Ahu:- (are)Apathyam Ahu:- (are)
prohibied.prohibied.

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Similarly Gheranda Samhita also prohibits a variety of foods for
Yogi (a practiconer of yogic sciences) specially for practiconer of
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 Katu amla lavana tiktamKatu amla lavana tiktam
bhrishtam chabhrishtam cha
dadhitakrakam.dadhitakrakam.
 Shaka utkatam tathaShaka utkatam tatha
maddyam talam chamaddyam talam cha
panasam tatha.panasam tatha.
 Kutthala musuramKutthala musuram
pandum kushmandampandum kushmandam
shakadandakam.shakadandakam.
 Tumbi kola kapitthamTumbi kola kapittham
kanta vilvam palashakam.kanta vilvam palashakam.

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The food which areThe food which are
prohibited for a Yogi are-prohibited for a Yogi are-
 Katu:- bitterKatu:- bitter
 Amla:- sour.Amla:- sour.
 Lavana:- salty.Lavana:- salty.
 Tikkta:- Bitter foodTikkta:- Bitter food
 Bhrishtam: fried food.Bhrishtam: fried food.
 Dadhi:- curdDadhi:- curd
 Takram:- buttermilk.Takram:- buttermilk.

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 Shakam:- greenShakam:- green
vegetables.vegetables.
 Utkatma:-Utkatma:-
 Madhyam:- alcohol.Madhyam:- alcohol.
 Talam:- palm nut.Talam:- palm nut.
 Panasam:- jack fruit.Panasam:- jack fruit.
 Kutthalam:- horseKutthalam:- horse
gram.gram.
 Masuram:- lentil.Masuram:- lentil.
 Pandu:- onion.Pandu:- onion.

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 Kusmandam:- ashKusmandam:- ash
gourd.gourd.
 Shakadandakam:-Shakadandakam:-
vegetables steam.vegetables steam.
 Tumbi:- snake gourd.Tumbi:- snake gourd.
 Kola:- fruit of jujube.Kola:- fruit of jujube.
 Kapittham:- wood apple.Kapittham:- wood apple.
 Kanta vilvam:-Kanta vilvam:-
 Palashakam:- lotus root.Palashakam:- lotus root.

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 Kadamvam jambeeram bilbam lakuchamKadamvam jambeeram bilbam lakucham
lashunam visham.lashunam visham.
 Kamarangam piyalam cha hingu shalmaliKamarangam piyalam cha hingu shalmali
kemukam.kemukam.
 Yogarambhe varjayancha pathi stri vahniYogarambhe varjayancha pathi stri vahni
sevanam.sevanam.
 Navaneetam ghritam kshiramNavaneetam ghritam kshiram
sharkaradhaikshavama gudam.sharkaradhaikshavama gudam.

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 Kadambam:-Kadambam:-
kadamba fruit.kadamba fruit.
 Jambeeram:- GrapeJambeeram:- Grape
fruit / pommel.fruit / pommel.
 Lakucham:- Lokooch.Lakucham:- Lokooch.
 Lashunam:- garlic.Lashunam:- garlic.
 Kamarngam:-Kamarngam:-
carambola.carambola.
 Piyalam:- piyala seed.Piyalam:- piyala seed.
 Hingu:- Asafoetida.Hingu:- Asafoetida.

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 Salmalee:- field bean.Salmalee:- field bean.
 Kemukam:-Kemukam:-
 Navaneet:- freshNavaneet:- fresh
buter.buter.
 Gritam:- ghee.Gritam:- ghee.
 Kshira:- milk.Kshira:- milk.
 Gudam:- jiggery.Gudam:- jiggery.
 Shakkharam:- sugar.Shakkharam:- sugar.
 Dhaikshavam :- caneDhaikshavam :- cane
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OTHER AVOIDANCEOTHER AVOIDANCE
 Yogarambhe:- at theYogarambhe:- at the
beginning stage ofbeginning stage of
yoga.yoga.
 Barjayachchah:Barjayachchah:
prohibitedprohibited
 Pathi:- pilgrimage.Pathi:- pilgrimage.
 Stri:- company ofStri:- company of
female.female.
 Vahani sevanam:-Vahani sevanam:-
basking near the fire.basking near the fire.

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OTHER AVOIDANCEOTHER AVOIDANCE

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 Pakvarambham narikelam dadimbamPakvarambham narikelam dadimbam
shivasavam.shivasavam.
 Draksham tu lavalim dhatri rasaamlaDraksham tu lavalim dhatri rasaamla
vivarjeetham.vivarjeetham.
 Yala jati lavangam cha paurusham jambuYala jati lavangam cha paurusham jambu
jambalam.jambalam.
 Hareetaki cha kharjuram yogi bhakshanamHareetaki cha kharjuram yogi bhakshanam
acharet.acharet.

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 Pakvarambham:- ripePakvarambham:- ripe
plantainplantain
 Narikelam:- coconut.Narikelam:- coconut.
 Dadimbam:-Dadimbam:-
pomogranatepomogranate
 Shivasavam:- AniseedShivasavam:- Aniseed
 Draksham:- grape.Draksham:- grape.
 Lavalim:- ClovesLavalim:- Cloves
 Dhatri:- MyrabolaneDhatri:- Myrabolane
 Rasa amla:- sour juice.Rasa amla:- sour juice.
 Vivarjeetham.prohibited.Vivarjeetham.prohibited.

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 Yala:- Cardamom.Yala:- Cardamom.
 Jati:- Nutmeg.Jati:- Nutmeg.
 Lavangam:- Cloves.Lavangam:- Cloves.
 Paurusham:- stimulatingPaurusham:- stimulating
items.items.
 Jambu:-Rose apple/ JambuJambu:-Rose apple/ Jambu
fruit.fruit.
 Jambalam:- malay apple.Jambalam:- malay apple.
 Hareetaki:-Hareetaki:-
 Kharjuram:- DatesKharjuram:- Dates
 Yogi bhakshanam acharet:-Yogi bhakshanam acharet:-
are prohibited to a yogi.are prohibited to a yogi.

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 Kathinam duritam putimKathinam duritam putim
ushnam pardusitan tatha.ushnam pardusitan tatha.
 Ati sheetam ati ushnamAti sheetam ati ushnam
bhakshyam yogi vivarjayat.bhakshyam yogi vivarjayat.
 A yogi should avoid foodA yogi should avoid food
which is hard inwhich is hard in
consistency, hard to digest,consistency, hard to digest,
polluted, putrid, producingpolluted, putrid, producing
heat inside the body, stale,heat inside the body, stale,
very hot and very hotvery hot and very hot

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OTHER AVOIDANCESOTHER AVOIDANCES
 Pratasnanam Upavasadee kaya, klesha vidhi tatha.Pratasnanam Upavasadee kaya, klesha vidhi tatha.
 Ekahara niraharam yamante na cah karayat.Ekahara niraharam yamante na cah karayat.
 A yogi should avoid:-A yogi should avoid:-
– Pratasnanam:- early morning bath.Pratasnanam:- early morning bath.
– Upavasadee :- Complete fasting etc.Upavasadee :- Complete fasting etc.
– kayaklesha vidhi:- any practice which weakens thekayaklesha vidhi:- any practice which weakens the
body.body.
– Ekahara:- having only one time.Ekahara:- having only one time.
– niraharam:- Not having at all.niraharam:- Not having at all.
– yamante:- frequently eating with in three hours.yamante:- frequently eating with in three hours.
– na cah karayat:- are prohibited.na cah karayat:- are prohibited.

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YAMINDRAM PATHYAMYAMINDRAM PATHYAM
 Pushtham shumadhuram snigdham gabyamPushtham shumadhuram snigdham gabyam
dhatu praposhanam.dhatu praposhanam.
 Manobhilashitam yogyam yogi bhojanamManobhilashitam yogyam yogi bhojanam
acharet.acharet.
– It meansIt means
– the yogi should take nourishing and sweetthe yogi should take nourishing and sweet
mixed with ghee and milk, it should nourish themixed with ghee and milk, it should nourish the
Dhatu (the seven elementary body constituent)Dhatu (the seven elementary body constituent)
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 Godhuma shali yava shashtik shobhana.Godhuma shali yava shashtik shobhana.
 Kshirajya khanda navaneeta sita madhuni.Kshirajya khanda navaneeta sita madhuni.
 Shunthi patolaka phaladika panchashakam.Shunthi patolaka phaladika panchashakam.
 Mudgadhi divyam mudakanch yamindraMudgadhi divyam mudakanch yamindra
pathyam.pathyam.
 The most conductive foods for the yogiThe most conductive foods for the yogi
which facilitates the practice provides betterwhich facilitates the practice provides better
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Godhuma:- wheat.Godhuma:- wheat.
Shali:- rice/ Paddy.Shali:- rice/ Paddy.
Yava:- barlay.Yava:- barlay.
 Shashti shobhana:- grainsShashti shobhana:- grains
which ripens with in 60 days,which ripens with in 60 days,
Kshirajya:- milk.Kshirajya:- milk.
Khanda:- broun sugar.Khanda:- broun sugar.
Navaneeta:- butter.Navaneeta:- butter.
Sita:-sugar candy.Sita:-sugar candy.
Madhu:- honey.Madhu:- honey.
Shunthi:-dry ginger.Shunthi:-dry ginger.
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 Phaladika:- fruits.Phaladika:- fruits.
 Panchashaka:- five kinds ofPanchashaka:- five kinds of
leafy vegetables.leafy vegetables.
 Mudgadhi:- green gram etc.Mudgadhi:- green gram etc.
 Divya mudakancha:- pureDivya mudakancha:- pure
rain water.rain water.
 Yamindra pathyam:- areYamindra pathyam:- are
food for royal yogi.food for royal yogi.

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 Shalyannam yavapishtam va tathaShalyannam yavapishtam va tatha
godhumapishtakam.godhumapishtakam.
 Mudgam masham chanakadi shubhram chaMudgam masham chanakadi shubhram cha
tusha varjeetam.tusha varjeetam.
 Patola shuranama manam kakkolam chaPatola shuranama manam kakkolam cha
shukashakam.shukashakam.
 Dradhika karkati rambham dumbari kantaDradhika karkati rambham dumbari kanta
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 Shalyannam= Rice.Shalyannam= Rice.
 Yavapishtam= Flour ofYavapishtam= Flour of
barley.barley.
 Godhumapishtakam=Godhumapishtakam=
Flour of wheat.Flour of wheat.
 Mudgam= Green gram.Mudgam= Green gram.
 Masham= Black gram.Masham= Black gram.
 Chanakadi= Horse gram.Chanakadi= Horse gram.
 Shubhram= Clean.Shubhram= Clean.
 Tusha varjeetam= shouldTusha varjeetam= should
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 Patola= patola fruitPatola= patola fruit
 Suranam=Jack fruitsSuranam=Jack fruits
 Manam= Yam fruitManam= Yam fruit
 Kakkolam=Kakkolam=
 Shukashakam=Shukashakam=
 Dradhikam=Dradhikam=
 Karkati= a kind ofKarkati= a kind of
cucumber.cucumber.
 Rambham= BananaRambham= Banana
 Dumbari=Dumbari=
 Kantakantakam. AmaranthKantakantakam. Amaranth
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Aamarambham BalarambhamAamarambham Balarambham
Rambhadanda cha Moolakam.Rambhadanda cha Moolakam.
Vartakim Moolakam Riddi YogiVartakim Moolakam Riddi Yogi
Bhakshanam Aacharet.Bhakshanam Aacharet.

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 Aamarambham= a kind ofAamarambham= a kind of
Banana.Banana.
 Balarambham= NewlyBalarambham= Newly
growing bananagrowing banana
 Rambhadanda= steam ofRambhadanda= steam of
banana.banana.
 Moolakam= Root of banana.Moolakam= Root of banana.
 Vartakim=Brinjal.Vartakim=Brinjal.
 Moolakam=roots and tuber.Moolakam=roots and tuber.
 Riddi=Riddi=
 Bhakshanam Aacharet=Bhakshanam Aacharet=
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PANCHHA SHAKAMPANCHHA SHAKAM
 Balashakam Kalashakam tatha patolaBalashakam Kalashakam tatha patola
patrakam.patrakam.
 Panchha shakam prashamsiyad VaturamPanchha shakam prashamsiyad Vaturam
Himalochikam.Himalochikam.
““Yogis are avoided to take green vegetablesYogis are avoided to take green vegetables
other than panchha shakam. Five kind ofother than panchha shakam. Five kind of
vegetables are only maintained by Hatha Yogavegetables are only maintained by Hatha Yoga
Pradipika where as Gheranda samhita deals itPradipika where as Gheranda samhita deals it
in detail. Panchashakam are:-in detail. Panchashakam are:-

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 Balashakam=Newly growingBalashakam=Newly growing
leafy vegetablesleafy vegetables
 Kalashakam=SeasonalKalashakam=Seasonal
green leafy vegetables.green leafy vegetables.
 Patola patrakam= Leaves ofPatola patrakam= Leaves of
Patola fruits.Patola fruits.
 Vaturam= Bathuwa sag.Vaturam= Bathuwa sag.
 Himalochikam= Hurhur sag.Himalochikam= Hurhur sag.
 Panchhashakam= Five kindsPanchhashakam= Five kinds
of leafy vegetables.of leafy vegetables.
 Prashamsiyad= Are knownPrashamsiyad= Are known
papularly.papularly.

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 Shuddham sumadhuram snigdham UdaraShuddham sumadhuram snigdham Udara
ardha vivarjitam.ardha vivarjitam.
 Bhujyate sura samprityam mitaharamimamBhujyate sura samprityam mitaharamimam
viduh.viduh.
““The diet which is pure, sweet , unctuous, livingThe diet which is pure, sweet , unctuous, living
half of the stomach empty, pal able and ishalf of the stomach empty, pal able and is
taken to please the God in one self is known astaken to please the God in one self is known as
mitahara by scholars.mitahara by scholars.

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 Aarambhe prathame kuryat KshirajyamAarambhe prathame kuryat Kshirajyam
nitya bhojanam.nitya bhojanam.
 Madhyanhe chaiva sayanhe bhojanamMadhyanhe chaiva sayanhe bhojanam
dwoyam aacharet.dwoyam aacharet.
““In the beginning of yogic practice he canIn the beginning of yogic practice he can
take milk and ghee along with lunch daily,take milk and ghee along with lunch daily,
and food should be taken twice a day:- onceand food should be taken twice a day:- once
in noon and once in evening.”in noon and once in evening.”

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LIST OF YAMINDRA PATHYAMLIST OF YAMINDRA PATHYAM
 Cereals and grains.Cereals and grains.
 WheatWheat
 RiceRice
 Barley.Barley.
 Pulse and legumes.Pulse and legumes.
 Green gramGreen gram
 Black gram.Black gram.
 Horse gramHorse gram
 fruits and vegetables.fruits and vegetables.
 Panchha shaka.Panchha shaka.
 Milk and dairy products.Milk and dairy products.
 MilkMilk
 GheeGhee
 Butter.Butter.
 Other vegetables.Other vegetables.
 RootsRoots
 BrinjalBrinjal
 Banana.Banana.
 Cucumber.Cucumber.
 Jack fruit .(kai)Jack fruit .(kai)
 Yam.Yam.
 Patola fruits.Patola fruits.
 Fats and sugar.Fats and sugar.
 Brown sugar.Brown sugar.
 Sugar candy.Sugar candy.
 Ghee.Ghee.
 Condiments and spices.Condiments and spices.
 Dry ginger.Dry ginger.

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LIST OF YAMINDRA APATHYAMLIST OF YAMINDRA APATHYAM
Prohibited taste.Prohibited taste.
BitterBitter
Sour.Sour.
Pungent.Pungent.
Salty.Salty.
Prohibited temperature.Prohibited temperature.
Extremely hotExtremely hot
Extremely cold.Extremely cold.
Fried foodFried food
Cereals and grains.Cereals and grains.
Sour gruel.Sour gruel.
Pulse and legumes.Pulse and legumes.
Green gramGreen gram
Lentil.Lentil.
Field bean.Field bean.
Aniseed.Aniseed.
Milk and dairy products.Milk and dairy products.
CurdsCurds
Butter milks.Butter milks.
Fresh butter.Fresh butter.
Old ghee.Old ghee.
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Fruits andFruits and
Green vegetables.Green vegetables.
Jack fruit (hannu)Jack fruit (hannu)
Palm nuts.Palm nuts.
Ash gourd.Ash gourd.
Vegetable steams.Vegetable steams.
Snake gourds.Snake gourds.
Jujube fruit.Jujube fruit.
Rose apple.Rose apple.
Jambu fruits.Jambu fruits.
Pommel.Pommel.
Lakoocha.Lakoocha.
 Fruits andFruits and
 Field bean.Field bean.
 Cane sugar.Cane sugar.
 Banana (hannu)Banana (hannu)
 Coconut fruits.Coconut fruits.
 Pomegranate.Pomegranate.
 GrapeGrape
 Malay apple.Malay apple.
 Myrobalan. (haritaki)Myrobalan. (haritaki)
 Pommel.Pommel.
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 Nuts and oil seedNuts and oil seed
 Vegetable oilsVegetable oils
 Sesame oil.Sesame oil.
 Mustered.Mustered.
 Oil cake.Oil cake.
 AniseedAniseed
 Roots and tuber.Roots and tuber.
 Onion.Onion.
 Lotus root.Lotus root.
 Turmeric.Turmeric.
 Garlic.Garlic.
 Condiments and spices.Condiments and spices.
 Asafetida.Asafetida.
 Cardamom.Cardamom.
 Dry chilies.Dry chilies.
 ClovesCloves
 Nutmeg.Nutmeg.
 Tamarind pulp.Tamarind pulp.
 Turmeric.Turmeric.
 DatesDates
 Meat and poultryMeat and poultry
 All kinds of non vegetarianAll kinds of non vegetarian
items.items.
 Fishes.Fishes.

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BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OFBIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF
1.1. WHEAT/ GODHUMA.WHEAT/ GODHUMA.
 Name:- Triticum aestivum (GODHI)Name:- Triticum aestivum (GODHI)
 Species:- 14 (wild and cultivated.)Species:- 14 (wild and cultivated.)
2.2. FORMSFORMS
 Wheat whole.Wheat whole.
 Wheat flour (aata).Wheat flour (aata).
 Wheat refined (maida)Wheat refined (maida)
 Wheat germ (ankurit)Wheat germ (ankurit)
 Wheat semolina (sooji)Wheat semolina (sooji)
 Wheat vermicelli (shivige, siwain)Wheat vermicelli (shivige, siwain)
 Wheat brown bread.Wheat brown bread.
 Wheat white bread.Wheat white bread.

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WHEAT/ GODHUMA.WHEAT/ GODHUMA.
Names mois Pro fat mine fiber carbohydr
ate
energy Ca P I
Wheat whole. 12.812.8 11.811.8 1.51.5 1.51.5 1.21.2 71.271.2 346346 4141 306306 5.35.3
Wheat flour (aata). 12.212.2 12.112.1 1.71.7 2.72.7 1.91.9 69.469.4 341341 4848 355355 4.94.9
Wheat refined (maida) 3.33.3 1111 0.90.9 0.60.6 0.30.3 73.973.9 348348 2323 121121 2.72.7
Wheat germ (ankurit) 5.25.2 29.229.2 7.47.4 3.43.4 1.41.4 53.353.3 397397 4040 846846 66
Wheat semolina (sooji) ---- 10.410.4 0.80.8 ---- 0.20.2 74.874.8 348348 1616 102102 1.61.6
Wheat vermicelli
(shivige, siwain)
11.711.7 8.78.7 0.40.4 0.70.7 0.20.2 78.278.2 352352 2222 9292 22
Wheat brown bread. 39.039.0 8.88.8 1.41.4 ---- 1.21.2 49.049.0 244244 1818 -- 2.22.2
Wheat white bread. 3.93.9 7.87.8 0.70.7 ---- 0.20.2 51.951.9 245245 1111 -- 1.11.1
.
• Immediate principle:Immediate principle:
• All value are per 100 gm of edible protein.All value are per 100 gm of edible protein.

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RICE/ SHALI/ DHANYARICE/ SHALI/ DHANYA
 Name:- Oryza sativa (AKKI)Name:- Oryza sativa (AKKI)
 FORMS:-FORMS:-
1.1. Parboiled rice( kusubalakki)Parboiled rice( kusubalakki)
2.2. Rice raw. (akki)Rice raw. (akki)
3.3. Rice bran. (thavadu)Rice bran. (thavadu)
4.4. Rice flake.(Avalakki)Rice flake.(Avalakki)
5.5. Rice Puffed (pori)Rice Puffed (pori)
Medicinal valueMedicinal value
Digestive tome----3 hrsDigestive tome----3 hrs
Poorest of all cereals in protein fatPoorest of all cereals in protein fat
& minerals.& minerals.
Rice gruel + butter milk + ripeRice gruel + butter milk + ripe
banana is given in thyroid,banana is given in thyroid,
tuberculosis, gastric ulcer etc.tuberculosis, gastric ulcer etc.

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Names mois Pro fat mine fiber carbo energ
y
Ca P I
Parboiled
rice
13.3 6.4 0.4 0.7 0.2 79.0 346 9 143 1.0
Rice raw. 13.3 7.5 1.0 0.9 0.6 76.7. 346 10 190 3.2
Rice bran. 11.0 13.
5
16.
2
6.6 4.3 48.4 393 67 1410 35
Rice
flake.
12.2 6.6 1.2 2.0 0.7 77.3 346 20 238 20.0
Rice
Puffed
14.0 7.5 0.1 3.8 0.3 73.6 325 23 150 6.6
RICE/ SHALI/ DHANYARICE/ SHALI/ DHANYA

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BARLEY/ YABABARLEY/ YABA
Name: hordeum vulgare (jave godhi)Name: hordeum vulgare (jave godhi)
moisture Protei
n
fat Minerals fiber carbohydrate energy Ca
mg
P
mg
I
mg
12.512.5 11.511.5 1.31.3 1.21.2 3.93.9 69.669.6 336336 2626 215215 1.61.6
77
1.1. Vitamin B1-------470mgVitamin B1-------470mg
2.2. vitaminB2---------0.47mgvitaminB2---------0.47mg
3.3. Vitamin B3--------4.5mg.Vitamin B3--------4.5mg.
4.4. Na ------------------4 mgNa ------------------4 mg
5.5. K---------------------179mgK---------------------179mg
6.6. Incomplete protein….valine.Incomplete protein….valine.
7.7. Digestive time -------3 hrs.Digestive time -------3 hrs.
Barley gruel+ butter+ lime =Barley gruel+ butter+ lime =
diuretics.diuretics.
Given in GIT disorders. EclampsiaGiven in GIT disorders. Eclampsia
gonorrhea, dysentery, colitis,gonorrhea, dysentery, colitis,
headache.headache.

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GREEN GRAM/ MUNGGREEN GRAM/ MUNG
Mois Pro Fat Mine Fiber Carbohy Energy Ca P I
10.410.4 24.24.
00
1.31.3 3.53.5 4.14.1 56.756.7 334334 124124 326326 4.44.4
10.110.1 24.24.
55
1.21.2 3.53.5 0.80.8 59.959.9 348348 7575 405405 3.63.6
Name:- phaseolus mungo (hesru kalu)Name:- phaseolus mungo (hesru kalu)
1.1. Vitamin A--------158 IU.Vitamin A--------158 IU.
2.2. Vitamin B1------465mcgVitamin B1------465mcg
3.3. vitaminB2-------500 mcgvitaminB2-------500 mcg
4.4. Vitamin B3--------2 mg.Vitamin B3--------2 mg.
5.5. Na ------------------59 mgNa ------------------59 mg
6.6. K---------------------643 mgK---------------------643 mg
Rich in micro nutrientsRich in micro nutrients
germinating- rich in Vitamin Cgerminating- rich in Vitamin C

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BLACK GRAM/ MASHABLACK GRAM/ MASHA
moisture Pro fat mine fiber carboh energy Ca P Fe
10.110.1 24.524.5 1.21.2 3.53.5 0.80.8 59.959.9 348348 7575 4040
55
3.3.
99
me: phaseolus radiatus (Uddu)me: phaseolus radiatus (Uddu)
1.1. Vitamin A--------63 IU.Vitamin A--------63 IU.
2.2. Vitamin B1------417 mcgVitamin B1------417 mcg
3.3. vitaminB2-------387 mcgvitaminB2-------387 mcg
4.4. Vitamin B3--------2.1 mg.Vitamin B3--------2.1 mg.
5.5. Na ------------------80 mgNa ------------------80 mg
6.6. K---------------------523 mgK---------------------523 mg
Removes impotencyRemoves impotency
NeurotonicNeurotonic
Good for hair.Good for hair.
Good in spermatorrhoeaGood in spermatorrhoea
Good DiureticGood Diuretic

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HORSE GRAM/ KULATTHAMHORSE GRAM/ KULATTHAM
mois Pro fat mine fiber carbohydrate energy Ca P Fe
11.811.8 22.022.0 0.50.5 3.23.2 5.35.3 57.257.2 321321 287287 311311 6.776.77
Name: Dolicus biflorus (hurli bele)Name: Dolicus biflorus (hurli bele)
1.1. Vitamin A-------- 129IU.Vitamin A-------- 129IU.
2.2. Vitamin B1------218mcgVitamin B1------218mcg
3.3. vitaminB2-------192mcgvitaminB2-------192mcg
4.4. Vitamin B3--------1.3mg.Vitamin B3--------1.3mg.
5.5. Na ----------------- 46mgNa ----------------- 46mg
6.6. K---------------------322mgK---------------------322mg
7.7. Digestive time -------2.5 hrs.Digestive time -------2.5 hrs.
Very good in renal stone.Very good in renal stone.
Helps to maintain the pH ofHelps to maintain the pH of
blood.blood.

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MILK/ KSHIRAJYAMMILK/ KSHIRAJYAM
Names mois Pro fat mine fiber carb
o
energ
y
Ca P Fe
Cow’sCow’s 87.587.5 3.23.2 4.14.1 0.80.8 -- 4.44.4 6767 120120 9090 0.20.2
Buffalo’Buffalo’
ss
81.081.0 4.34.3 6.56.5 0.80.8 -- 5.05.0 117117 210210 130130 0.20.2
Name: Lactics femi- bos- taurus (Halu)Name: Lactics femi- bos- taurus (Halu)
Med icinal valueMed icinal value
Proteins: casinogen &Proteins: casinogen &
lactoalbumin.lactoalbumin.
Digeative time – 2hrsDigeative time – 2hrs
All vitamins are presentAll vitamins are present
Given in rickets.Given in rickets.

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GHEE/ GRITHAMGHEE/ GRITHAM
moisture Pr
o
fat mine fiber carbohydrat
e
energy Ca P F
e
-- -- 100100 -- -- -- 900900 -- -- --
Name: Thuppa.Name: Thuppa.
Concentrated energy source.Concentrated energy source.
Lubricates the GIT mucosa.Lubricates the GIT mucosa.
Mixed with so many medication.Mixed with so many medication.
Snehaka Dravya.Snehaka Dravya.
Lubricant for manipulation.Lubricant for manipulation.

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BUTTER/ NAVANITHABUTTER/ NAVANITHA
Name: BenneName: Benne
moisture Pro fat mine fiber carbo energy Ca P Fe
19.019.0 -- 81.081.0 2.52.5 -- -- 729729 -- -- --
Lubricants of GITLubricants of GIT
Good SNEHAKA.Good SNEHAKA.
Good source of minerals.Good source of minerals.
Should free from sour taste.Should free from sour taste.
Digest sooner than gheeDigest sooner than ghee

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BRINJAL/ VARTAKIBRINJAL/ VARTAKI
mois Pro fat mine fiber carbo energy Ca P Fe
92.792.7 1.41.4 0.30.3 0.30.3 1.31.3 4.04.0 2424 1818 4747 0.380.38
ame: Solanum melongena.( Badney kai)ame: Solanum melongena.( Badney kai)
1.1. Vitamin A-------- 50 IU.Vitamin A-------- 50 IU.
2.2. Vitamin B1------ 5mcgVitamin B1------ 5mcg
3.3. vitaminB2------- 95 mcgvitaminB2------- 95 mcg
4.4. Vitamin B3--------0.6 mg.Vitamin B3--------0.6 mg.
5.5. Oxalate-----------29.1 mgOxalate-----------29.1 mg
6.6. Vitamin C---------25 mgVitamin C---------25 mg
7.7. Digestive time ----- 2.5 hrs.Digestive time ----- 2.5 hrs.

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BANANA/ RAMBHABANANA/ RAMBHA
mois Pro Fat mine fiber carbo energy Ca P Fe
70.170.1 1.201.20 0.30.3 0.80.8 0.40.4 27.227.2 116116 1717 3636 0.360.36
Name: musa paradisiaca (bale kai)Name: musa paradisiaca (bale kai)
1.1. Vitamin A-------- 230-340IU.Vitamin A-------- 230-340IU.
2.2. Vitamin E------0.4 mcgVitamin E------0.4 mcg
3.3. Vitamin B1------1500 mcgVitamin B1------1500 mcg
5.5. Vitamin B3-------0.30 mg.Vitamin B3-------0.30 mg.
6.6. Folate ---------- 6mcg mgFolate ---------- 6mcg mg
7.7. Vitamin C-------- 15 mgVitamin C-------- 15 mg
8.8. Digestive time -----2.5 hrs.Digestive time -----2.5 hrs.
Good in diarrhea and dysentery.Good in diarrhea and dysentery.
Tonic food.Tonic food.

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CUCUMBERCUCUMBER
Mois Pro fat mine fiber carbo energy Ca P Fe
69.369.3 0.40.4 0.10.1 0.30.3 0.40.4 2.52.5 1313 1010 2525 0.600.60
Name: cucumis sativus (southy kai)Name: cucumis sativus (southy kai)
1.1. Vitamin A--------traceVitamin A--------trace
2.2. Vitamin B1------ 28 mcgVitamin B1------ 28 mcg
5.5. Vitamin C--------8 mgVitamin C--------8 mg
6.6. Na------------------7 mgNa------------------7 mg
7.7. K-------------------149mg.K-------------------149mg.
8.8. Digestive timeDigestive time ---------- 3 hrs3 hrs..
Medicinal value.Medicinal value.
Good diuretics.Good diuretics.

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JACK FRUITJACK FRUIT
64.564.5 6.66.6 0.40.4 1.21.2 1.51.5 25.825.8 133133 5050 99
77
1.51.5
Name: Artocarpus Heterophyllus (halasu kai)Name: Artocarpus Heterophyllus (halasu kai)
1.1. Vitamin A--------540 IUVitamin A--------540 IU
2.2. Vitamin B1------ 30mcgVitamin B1------ 30mcg
4.4. Vitamin C--------10 mgVitamin C--------10 mg
5.5. Na-----------------2 mgNa-----------------2 mg
6.6. Digestive time ----- 3 hrs.Digestive time ----- 3 hrs.
Medicinal value.Medicinal value.
Good source of traceGood source of trace
elementselements

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BROWN SUGAR/ KHANDABROWN SUGAR/ KHANDA
mois Pro fat Mine fiber carbo energy Ca P Fe
3.93.9 0.40.4 0.10.1 0.600.60 -- 95.095.0 383383 8080 4040 2.642.64
Name: Bella.Name: Bella.

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HONEY/ MADHUHONEY/ MADHU
20.620.6 0.30.3 00 0.20.2 -- 79.579.5 139139 55 1616 0.6960.696
Name: TentuppaName: Tentuppa
1.1. Vitamin B1------0.44mcgVitamin B1------0.44mcg
2.2. Vitamin B3-------0.26mg.Vitamin B3-------0.26mg.
3.3. Vitamin C--------0.5 mgVitamin C--------0.5 mg
4.4. Na-----------------2 mgNa-----------------2 mg
5.5. Pantathenic acid—0.55mgPantathenic acid—0.55mg
6.6. Folic acid-------------0.5mgFolic acid-------------0.5mg
7.7. Digestive time ----- 0.5hrs.Digestive time ----- 0.5hrs.
Non irritant in ulcer.Non irritant in ulcer.
Laxative.Laxative.
Antiseptic.Antiseptic.

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REFERENCESREFERENCES
1.1. Hatha yoga pradipika----Maharshi swatmaramsoori.Hatha yoga pradipika----Maharshi swatmaramsoori.
2.2. Gheranya samhitha -----maharshi gheranyaGheranya samhitha -----maharshi gheranya
3.3. Bhagavata Geeta ----- Maharshi vedavyasha.Bhagavata Geeta ----- Maharshi vedavyasha.
4.4. Taitraya Upanishad---- Geeta press Gorakhapur.Taitraya Upanishad---- Geeta press Gorakhapur.
5.5. Pathanjal yoga pradeep-----Sw. Omananda.Pathanjal yoga pradeep-----Sw. Omananda.
6.6. Shareera kriya vijnana-------Shiv kumar Goud.Shareera kriya vijnana-------Shiv kumar Goud.
7.7. Padartha vijnana------- Rasmi datta tripathi Shastri.Padartha vijnana------- Rasmi datta tripathi Shastri.
8.8. Ayurveda oriantal science of healing--- RanadeAyurveda oriantal science of healing--- Ranade..
9.9. Medicinal secret of your food---- Dr. Aman.Medicinal secret of your food---- Dr. Aman.

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REFERENCESREFERENCES
10. Text book of bio nutrition--- Dr. Poul.10. Text book of bio nutrition--- Dr. Poul.
11. Text book of nutrition & dietetics.– Swaminathan.11. Text book of nutrition & dietetics.– Swaminathan.
12. Nutritive value of Indian food--- NIN HYDRAVAD.12. Nutritive value of Indian food--- NIN HYDRAVAD.
13. Human nutrition & dietetics ---- Passamore.13. Human nutrition & dietetics ---- Passamore.
14. Naturopathy diet ------ Dr. Hari prashad.14. Naturopathy diet ------ Dr. Hari prashad.
15. Viruddha bhojan ------- Dr. Hari prasad.15. Viruddha bhojan ------- Dr. Hari prasad.
16.http://images.google.co.in/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi16.http://images.google.co.in/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi
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