Rasayana for Childcare

The Legend of Chyavanaprasha
Legend has it that Sage Chyavana
was born to Sage Bhrigu and Pushoma.
One day, Sage Chyavana was
meditating in his Ashrama (abode)
on Dhosi Hills. Sukanya, the daughter
of King Sharyati who was out on
a royal trip in the hills, saw something
bright shining under a mound
of sand. Curious she poked it with a
stick. It turned out that they were
the Sage’s eyes. Furious with pain
he cursed the King’s army. When the
King realised what had transpired,
he offered Sukanya’s hand in marriage
and the Sage was appeased.
Sukanya was a loyal wife, so much so
that when the heavenly physicians,
the Ashvini Kumaras suggested that
she reject the old Sage and marry
one of them, she rejected their offer
and instead asked them to restore
the youth of the Sage. The twins did
and a big part of the rejuvenation
was through a herb paste medication
specially prepared for this called
Chyavanaprasha. The main ingredient
used was Amla. In return, Sukanya
ensured that the Ashvini Kumars
always received a share of sacrificial
offerings.
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