A STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF FOURFOLD ĀHĀRAS (FOOD) IN SAMMĀDIṬṬHI SUTTA FOR HUMAN BEING DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This academic article presents This academic article presents the four food concepts in the Sammaditthi Sutra, which consist of 1. Kowling, food, which is rice, and what humans have to drink or eat for the benefit of the growth of the body. Touch is the interplay of external and internal senses; 3. Manosanna is the rationale for food, which is the intentional intention, and 4. The spirit is the consciousness, which is the perception of the three points mentioned above. It is food that arises from touch and learning through eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body and mind, which is related to the development of intellectual, emotional, genetic and social aspects. Understanding the principles of behavior and understanding in one's own and social contexts means the development of social intelligence. In coexistence with rules, cultures, traditions, laws in order to lead a happy life, create love, unity and peace in society. Therefore, the four foods in the Sammaditthi Sutta cover the whole system of human life. Studying and understanding the consumption will make people know how to organize the system of living. The four foods in the Sammaditthi Sutta are therefore highly related, especially to the development of human beings.