Bhagavad Gita · Sraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 17.9 meaning
katvamlalavan-atyushna-teekshnarookshavidahinah
ahara rajasasy-eshta duhkhashokamayapradah
कट्वम्ललवणात्युष्णतीक्ष्णरूक्षविदाहिनः।
आहारा राजसस्येष्टा दुःखशोकामयप्रदाः॥
Foods that are too bitter, sour, salty, hot, spicy, dry and burning are liked by restless people; they bring pain, sorrow and illness.
What it means
Extremes in food often match extremes in life: always seeking a stronger kick. Such food may thrill the tongue but upsets the body and the mood. Balance on the plate supports balance in the mind.How it helps in real life
- Health & body: Extra-spicy biryani and energy drinks every night during deadlines? Swap in dal-chawal twice this week and see how your mood and sleep feel.
- When you are angry: Notice you're short-tempered after spicy, greasy takeaways? Eat a lighter dinner tonight before that difficult family conversation.
हिंदी में अर्थ
बहुत कड़वे, खट्टे, नमकीन, बहुत गरम, तीखे, रूखे और जलन पैदा करने वाले भोजन राजसी लोगों को अच्छे लगते हैं; ये दुख, चिंता और रोग देते हैं।
भोजन में अति अक्सर जीवन की अति से मेल खाती है: हमेशा ज़्यादा तीखा चाहना। ऐसा खाना जीभ को भाता है, पर शरीर और मन को बिगाड़ता है।
Spoken by Krishna.
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