Deepavali Sweets - In Ayurvedic Perspective

Deepavali comes in the sharat rtu (Autumn season). The pitta, which was accumulated in the previous season – varsha rtu, gets aggravated in this season. So to balance the aggravated pitta sweets made with ghee are given. Pitta is the dosha, which is hot. Pitta gets subsided by madura (sweet), kashaya (astringent) & tikta (bitter tastes).

Ghee sweets are very special in balancing the pitta. Apart from balancing vata & pitta the sweets also gives good nourishment to dhatus, strength, aphrodisiac, improves sukra (semen) & ojas. Even though it has many good qualities when taken in excess it leads to diseases like obesity, diabetes & other kapha diseases.

Importance of ghrta (Ghee):

Vata pitta prkrtayo vatapitta vikarina: I

Cakshu: kamaa: kshataa: ksheenaa: vrddhaa: balaas tatha abalaa: II

Aayu: prakarsha kamaasca bala varna svaraartina: I

Pushti kamaa: prajakamaa: soukumaryartinasca ye II

Deepti oja: smrti medha agni buddhi indriya balaartina: I

Pibheyu: sarpi: artaasca daha sastra visha angnibhi: II

Meaning:

Ghee is suitable for vata & pitta prakrti people, those who have imbalance of vata & pitta, for people who wants good eye sight, injured ones, exhausted people, old people, children, weak people, those who are desirous of long life, happiness, strength, good complexion, good voice, nourishment, off springs, smooth body, good ojas, memory, intellect & acuity in sense organs. It should also be taken by people who are affected by weapons, poison & fire.