CRITICAL APPRAISAL ON AROGYA DARPANA-A REVIEW
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Hitahara, Vihara, Ahara dravya, Swasthavritta, sadvrittaAbstract
Ayurveda consider Arogya as the main tool to attain Chaturvidha Purushartha(Four pursuits). The first and foremost aim of Ayurveda is the Swasthya Rakshana (protection of health) which can be attained by following Swasthavritta(Healthy regimen). Acharyas have explained the importance of Ahara throughout the Samhitas. A prime importance has been given to Ahara (food), Vihara (healthy regimen) in both healthy and diseased. Most of the times a properly consumed food itself is having the effect of medicine, and has the capacity to nourish the body there by increasing the immunity of an individual which eventually helps the person to maintain good health as well as to prevent the diseases. In Charaka Samhita Swastha Chatushka highlights all such aspects which endure a healthy body, mind and soul. Arogya Darpana by Pandit Shivakumar Swami is an informative compendium in Kannada language where the author concentrates on Swasthavritta and usage of Ahara Dravyas in different formulations for maintaining health and treating disease. As the book is written by author in Kannada language, here an effort has been made to review the book in English language and make available for everyone.
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