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Food is one of the most basic needs for human existence. Age-related dietary needs differ from those of childhood. Because children in developing nations like India do not receive enough nutrition, infant mortality rates are higher there. For this reason, it is essential to feed children enough food. For children, milk is the most important food because it provides them with energy and supports healthy growth and development during this critical period. Breast milk was considered a great food for newborns even in the Vedic Period. After delivery, the Rigveda advises nursing while reciting mantras. A number of ayurvedic publications highlight the benefits of breastfeeding under the heading of jatakarma. According to Ayurvedic literature, Stanya or breast milk, is one of the updhatu of rasa. Breastfeeding offers numerous health advantages to both the mother and the child. As soon as the baby is born, breastfeeding should start. The best method of providing care for a newborn is breastfeeding. Besides the overwhelming attachment it creates, breast milk is the perfect diet for them. This review concentrated on the idea of Stanya, or breast milk, as it was mentioned in Ayurvedic literatures and how important it is in the modern world.