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Satmya is mentioned as one among the six factors which contribute to the origin and development of an organism. (Cha.Sa.Sharira Sthana.3/14).
Satmya is mentioned as one among the six factors which contribute to the origin and development of an organism. (Cha.Sa.Sharira Sthana.3/14).
The domains of contribution of Satmya includes ''arogya'' (the state of freedom from diseases), ''analasya'' (freedom from laziness),''alolupatva'' (freedom from greed), clarity of senses, excellence of voice and fertility and optimum libido.[Cha.Sa.Sharira Sthana 3/11]
The domains of contribution of Satmya includes ''arogya'' (the state of freedom from diseases), ''analasya'' (freedom from laziness),''alolupatva'' (freedom from greed), clarity of senses, excellence of voice and fertility and optimum libido.[Cha.Sa.Sharira Sthana 3/11]
While explaining ''Agrya'' (Superior entities), Acharya Charaka mentioned that Wholesome diet and regimen (''Yatha satmya cheshtbhyavahara'') or eating and working in conformity to one’s constitution, is the best or superior “ worth adopting regimen” or best among good practices (''sevyanam'').[Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 25/40]
While explaining ''Agrya'' (Superior entities), Acharya Charaka mentioned that Wholesome diet and regimen (''Yatha satmya cheshtbhyavahara'') or eating and working in conformity to one’s constitution, is the best or superior “ worth adopting regimen” or best among good practices (''sevyanam'').[Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 25/40]
Asatmya sevana especially in terms of diet (adopting unwholesome regimen) is mentioned as the causative factor of a number of diseases.
Asatmya sevana especially in terms of diet (adopting unwholesome regimen) is mentioned as the causative factor of a number of diseases.
In general the diet and lifestyle opposite to the qualities of the habitat of the individual and of the causative factors of the diseases prevalent in the location, can be adapted to preserve health.[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana. 6/50]
In general the diet and lifestyle opposite to the qualities of the habitat of the individual and of the causative factors of the diseases prevalent in the location, can be adapted to preserve health.[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana. 6/50]
Satmya is also included in the ten factors to be examined in a patient before planning a treatment for a particular disease condition.[Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/94]
Satmya is also included in the ten factors to be examined in a patient before planning a treatment for a particular disease condition.[Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/94]
It is categorized into three. ie, Pravara(Superior), Avara(inferior) and Madhyama(intermediate).
It is categorized into three. ie, Pravara(Superior), Avara(inferior) and Madhyama(intermediate).
A seven fold classification based on the use of six individual Rasas (tastes) and the combination of all tastes (sarvarasa) in diet is also given.
A seven fold classification based on the use of six individual Rasas (tastes) and the combination of all tastes (sarvarasa) in diet is also given.
===Relation between different concepts of Satmya===
===Relation between different concepts of Satmya===
===Current Researches===
===Current Researches===
==Table 1: References of Satmya in Charak Samhita and categorization on contextual meanings==
==Table 1: References of Satmya in Charak Samhita and categorization on contextual meanings==
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