Food that brings clarity

āyuḥsattvabalārogyasukhaprītivivardhanāḥrasyāḥ snigdhāḥ sthirā hṛdyā āhārāḥ sāttvikapriyāḥ

Foods that increase life, vitality, strength, health, joy and contentment, tasty, nourishing, lasting and pleasing, are loved by the clear.

What it means

Krishna describes sattvic food, the kind loved by a clear mind. It increases life, energy, strength, health, happiness and contentment. It's tasty, nourishing, substantial and good for the heart. Think fresh, wholesome, satisfying meals. Food that leaves you lighter and kinder, not heavy or agitated.

The story

Krishna grew up herding cows and loved fresh butter and milk. He describes the kind of simple, nourishing food that keeps body and mind clear.

In your life

Think of a homemade bowl of soup with fresh bread on a cold evening. That's sattvic comfort. Cook or choose one fresh, simple meal this week, and eat it slowly.