The Charaka Samhita in Praise of Food (and Meditation)


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“The life of all living things is food and all the world seeks food. Complexion, clarity, good voice, long life, understanding, happiness, satisfaction, growth, strength and intelligence are all established in food.”

— Charaka Samhita (text on Ayurveda)

Does the food you ate today affect your meditation?