Katva-amla-lavanati-usna-tiksna-ruksa-vidahina |
Ahara rajasasyesta dukha-sokamaya-prada| |
Gita XVII 9
Meaning: Foods that are bitter, too sour, salty, hot, pungent, dry and burning are dear to a person of Rajasik nature. Such foods cause distress, misery and disease.
- Gita XVII 9