I remember when I first learned about abundance and scarcity. At that time, I had all the evidence of not enough-ness. So
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What Does Purushartha Mean? Purushartha is a key concept in Hinduism, referring to the four ultimate goals of human life. The term is derived from two Sanskrit roots; purusha, meaning “human being,” and artha, meaning “purpose” or “objective.” As such, purushartha can be
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First there was hygge, the Danish concept that made staying in and getting cozy cool. Then there was lagom, the Swedish mindset of approaching life with an “everything in moderation” mindset. Now there’s another Northern
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A recent article in The Economist inspired me to explore how food impacts both the mind and body, illustrating that what was once considered folklore in Bharat is now being validated by scientific research.
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Ahara is one of the three pillars of life according to Ayurveda. The ancient science includes detailed descriptions of food and drink, with food classification based on their taste, therapeutic qualities, etc., food
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The traditional wisdom of Ayurveda has long held that food plays a vital role in maintaining health and preventing disease.[1] Recognizing the significance of these age-old dietary principles, the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani,
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Concept of Ahara (Diet) in Ayurveda Every living and non-living beings in this universe is composed of five basic elements, the Pancha Mahabhootas, namely Earth (Prithvi), Water (Ap), Fire (Teja), Air (Vayu)
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Abstract Food plays a crucial role in both health and disease. A healthy life starts with healthy food. One should consume food only depending on one’s digestive fire. In Ayurveda, six ritus
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