Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 17, Verse 9

Krishna said

कट्वम्ललवणात्युष्णतीक्ष्णरूक्षविदाहिनः।आहारा राजसस्येष्टा दुःखशोकामयप्रदाः ॥17.9॥

kaṭvamlalavaṇātyuṣṇatīkṣṇarūkṣavidāhinaḥāhārā rājasasyeṣṭā duḥkhaśokāmayapradāḥ

Meaning

Foods that are very bitter, sour, salty, hot, pungent, dry and burning are liked by rajasic people. They bring pain, sorrow and illness.

हिंदी में अर्थ

बहुत कड़वे, खट्टे, नमकीन, बहुत गरम, तीखे, रूखे और जलन पैदा करने वाले भोजन राजसी लोगों को पसंद होते हैं। ये दुख, शोक और रोग देते हैं।

Practise it today

Notice when you reach for food or drink out of stress or excitement today, and take three slow breaths before deciding.

Reflect tonight

Did you catch a moment of stress-eating or craving today? What happened after the three breaths?

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