DHYAN FOUNDATION

Milk has been called as amrit in the ancient texts. Charak Samhita reveals that milk increases vitality (ojas) in man. Dhanvantari states that cow’s milk is a desirable and preferred diet in all types of ailments. According to Atharva Veda, the cow, through its milk, transforms a weak and sick person into an energetic person, provides vitality to those without it and by doing so, makes the family prosperous and respectable in the civilised society. Milk is considered as a complete diet providing strength, complexion and nourishment to all seven dhatus as it exhibits properties of ojas, which is the essence of all the dhatus. Traditionally, after boiling, milk is transferred repeatedly from one container to the other till it foams. This process releases vayu (vata), which makes it easier to digest. Of all the varieties of milk, cow’s milk is considered the best. From milk we derive butter, curd, cheese and ghee, all of which are highly nourishing and important part of our diets. ...