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==== Factors responsible for transformation of food ====

==== Factors responsible for transformation of food ====

Ahara parinamakara bhava (factors responsible for the process of digestion) should be considered in both the ways i.e. prakrita and vikrita. Food consumed in the appropriate manner (by considering ahara parinamakara bhava) leads to the production of param sukshma ahara rasa which in turn leads to good health. Conversely, improperly formed ahara rasa may in turn become the cause for the production of various diseases.(15)

''Ahara parinamakara bhava'' (factors responsible for the process of digestion) should be considered in both the ways i.e. ''prakrita'' and ''vikrita''. Food consumed in the appropriate manner (by considering ''ahara parinamakara bhava'') leads to the production of ''param sukshma ahara rasa'' which in turn leads to good health. Conversely, improperly formed ''ahara rasa'' may in turn become the cause for the production of various diseases.(15)

The ahara which has undergone the complete digestion process only is able to provide nutrition to the body. (Cha.chi 15/5). Improperly formed ahara rasa (not having undergone the proper digestion process) cannot do the nourishment of dhatu. (16)

The ''ahara'' which has undergone the complete digestion process only is able to provide nutrition to the body. (Cha.chi 15/5). Improperly formed ''ahara rasa'' (not having undergone the proper digestion process) cannot do the nourishment of ''dhatu''. (16)

==== Fetal development ====

==== Fetal development ====