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According to Ayurveda, Ahar, Nidra and Bramhacharya are three Upsthambhas of life. Ahar is first most important Upsthambha. Shadrasa is unique concept put forth by Ayurveda. Ahar encorported with all six rasas like Madhur, Amla, Lavan, Katu, Tikta, Kashay is termed as "Hitaahar" and it is responsible for growth and healthy development of body. On the other hand "Ahitahar" which means food having rasas less than six is not much effective for good health. It may be responsible for dosha imbalance i.e kshaya or vrudhi of dosha. It finally may lead to disease development. So in Ayurveda, it is mentioned that Ahar should ideally include all six rasas. Food tend to increase or decrease doshas because of their rasas. So understanding the knowledge of relationship between dosha and shadrasa is great asset to prevent disease .Each Rasa arises from two of the five mahabhutas. Therefore their unique properties act on the body and three doshas accordingly. Hence this topic is selected to elaborate relationship between shadrasas and doshas i.e vata ,pitta, and kapha for regulation of proper diet.