Authors : Nileema Raju Shisode
DOI : 10.18231/j.jpmhh.2022.002
Volume : 8
Issue : 1
Year : 2022
Page No : 3-8
Water is a life. Drinking water is very important to stay healthy. In Ayurveda different sources of water are described, among them divya jal-rain water is considered as very pure. In India we consider river as a Goddess. Himalaya, Himalayan Rivers are considered as holy. Clean, pure, sweet, light, satisfying, tridosha balancing, strength giving water is considered as pure and holy. Water from late monsoon rain water, autumn rain water, big lakes, upper Himalaya river water, and fountain water is considered as pure. Impure water we can identify with our five sense organs. Sun rays, air, fire, are methods to purify water. Katak is a herb which purifies water by sedimentation of dirt.to flavor water different herbs and spices are used. Properties of water changes according to its origin, land, soil and season.
Keywords: Water, River, Rain, Ayurveda, Mountain, Pure, Clean, Ganga, Lake, Drinking water, Flavor