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Do We Really Know the Right Way to Eat?
The 8 Timeless Ayurvedic Rules Most People Break Every Day
We eat every day, yet very few of us truly understand how to eat.
Thousands of years ago, Maharshi Charaka explained the correct method of eating—simple, spiritual, and rooted in deep biological wisdom.
But today, almost 99% of people break the very first rule without even realizing it.
At Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., we believe that before any treatment begins, lifestyle and diet must align with nature.
Ayurveda teaches us that food is not just fuel—it is energy, consciousness, and medicine.
Let’s revisit the eight golden rules of eating, with the spiritual depth they deserve.
1. “Ushnam” — Eat Warm, Fresh Food
Warm, freshly prepared food carries prana, the subtle life force.
Reheated, frozen, or processed foods lose this vitality and become heavy for the body and dull for the mind.
Nature creates everything fresh—why should our meals be any different?
2. “Snigdham” — Include Healthy Oils (Ghee, Natural Fats)
Our body is made of seven tissues, and six of them require unctuousness to stay nourished.
A little ghee or natural oil supports digestion, skin health, mental calmness, and longevity.
But just like a lamp cannot burn without a strong flame, oil cannot digest without strong digestive fire.
3. “Matravat” — Eat the Right Quantity
Ayurveda says:
50% solid food
25% liquids
25% left empty
When you eat the right amount, the body feels light, steady, and alert—never sleepy or heavy.
Eating with awareness is an act of self-respect.
4. “Jīrne” — Eat Only After the Previous Meal Digests
When undigested and fresh food mix together, toxins (ama) are formed.
This leads to bloating, acidity, gas, and chronic metabolic issues.
Digestion is not just a process—it’s a sacred transformation turning food into consciousness.
5. “Deshe Deshe” — Eat in a Calm Environment
Food absorbs the energy around you.
Eating while scrolling your phone, watching TV, or in a stressful environment disturbs both the mind and the digestive system.
A peaceful space creates a peaceful stomach.
6. “Sarvopakaranayuktam” — Include All Six Tastes
Ayurveda teaches that every meal should include:
Sweet
Sour
Salty
Pungent
Bitter
Astringent
A balanced plate leads to a balanced mind.
At Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., we follow this ancient principle while creating authentic Ayurvedic formulations.
7. Neither Too Fast, Nor Too Slow
Eating too fast increases Vata and disrupts the natural rhythm of digestion.
Eating too slowly makes food cold and heavy.
Chewing 32 times brings sensory pleasure, mindfulness, and effortless digestion.
Your stomach doesn’t have teeth your mouth does.
8. Eat with a Quiet, Grateful Mind
“अजल्पं, अहसनं, तन्मना भुञ्जीत”
“Ajalpam, Ahāsanam, Tanmanā Bhunjīta”
Eat without talking, laughing, or distraction.
Food turns into your breath, your strength, your thoughts.
Honor it.
Bless it.
Be present with it.
This is not just eating this is a spiritual practice.
Ayurveda and the Bhagavad Gita are deeply intertwined they both describe the human being as a sacred meeting point of body, mind, and divine consciousness. The Gita reminds us that true healing begins within. In Chapter 15, Verse 14, Lord Krishna declares: “Aham Vaishvanaro Bhutva Praninam Deham Ashritah”
“I become the Vaishvanara fire within the bodies of all living beings, and with this digestive fire, I digest the four kinds of food.” Ayurveda calls this same force Jatharagni, the sacred digestive fire that governs health, vitality, and mental clarity. When this inner fire is strong, our body transforms food into energy and consciousness; when it weakens, disease takes root. The Gita also teaches principles that mirror Ayurvedic wisdom moderation in food, steadiness of mind, and the discipline of sattvic living. Together, they show that eating is not just a physical act but a spiritual one, where the divine fire within meets the nourishment provided by nature.
Why Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Believes in These Ancient Rules
At Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., we don’t just make Ayurvedic products
we carry forward a lineage of healing where food is the first medicine and lifestyle is the real treatment.
Whether it’s our authentic herbal formulations or our health-focused content, our mission is simple:
Bring ancient Ayurvedic wisdom back into modern life pure, practical, and powerful.
When you eat right, nature becomes your healer.
Spirituality is beyond science 
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