Simple. Soft. Subtle. White rice may not dazzle the eye, but in Ayurveda, it’s revered as one of the most potent foods for healing — especially when the body is tender, the digestion fragile, and the soul is in need of quiet restoration. When illness, surgery, childbirth, or fasting leave Agni flickering, white rice steps in — not to overwhelm, but to gently awaken life again. 1. Māṇḍa – The First Whisper of Strength The translucent water left after boiling white rice is māṇḍa — gentle, light, and deeply replenishing. It doesn’t demand; it gives. A quiet offering to the gut, calming and stabilizing like a soft lullaby to the body. 2. Peya – When the Flame Begins to Flicker Once the body is ready for a little more, peya — a thin, flowing rice gruel — becomes the next step. Like dawn after darkness, peya reintroduces nourishment at the perfect pace. 3. The Rhythm of Recovery: One Spoon at… Continue reading White Rice: Ayurveda’s Unsung Healer in Times of Recovery/ fever