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Book Review | Ayurveda | India | Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023

Role of Patra (Vessels) in Ancient Dietetics

Rinku Gulani | Shubhangi Kamble

Abstract: Ayurveda is the ancient science which deals with health as well as diseased condition. For that they give concepts of Tryopsthambha. In Tryoupstambha, acharyas include Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya. Among them they give priority of Ahara. According to Acharya Charaka, if person follow the all regiment of diet then the Ahara become prana. These rules of dietetics explain under Astaaharavishasaayatnani. Karana is the part among them and acharya explain regarding Bhajana under the heading of Karana. Patra plays main role in Ahara Kalpana. Acharya explained various vessels regarding Storing, Preparation and serving of the food. Patra has quality to enhance the quality of food and give health benefits. On the other side Acharya also explain the contraindication of vessels in under Viruddha which get harmful effect of the health. Based on these aspects, it can be inferred that the characteristic of an ideal vessel varies according to need and use of the vessel. Therefore, understanding regarding vessels is essential for healthy life.

Keywords: Patra, Bhajana, Vessels, Food

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023,

Pages: 1042 - 1045