आयुःसत्त्वबलारोग्यसुखप्रीतिविवर्धनाः । रस्याः स्निग्धाः स्थिरा हृद्या आहाराः सात्त्विकप्रियाः ॥ ८ ॥
āyuḥ-sattva-balārogya-sukha-prīti-vivardhanāḥ rasyāḥ snigdhāḥ sthirā hṛidyā āhārāḥ sāttvika-priyāḥ
Translation
Foods that promote long life, clarity, strength, health, happiness and satisfaction, that are juicy, smooth, substantial and pleasing to the heart, are dear to the sattvic.
Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)
आयु, सत्त्व (बुद्धि), बल, आरोग्य, सुख और प्रीति को बढ़ाने वाले, रसयुक्त, चिकने, स्थिर (पोषक) और मन को प्रिय लगने वाले आहार सात्त्विक पुरुषों को प्रिय होते हैं।
Commentary
Sattvic food is described by its effects first: it lengthens life and brings clarity, strength, health and contentment. Only then come its qualities: juicy, smooth (snigdha, often meaning containing good fats like ghee), nourishing and agreeable. This became the foundation of the "sattvic diet" in Ayurveda and yoga.