Abstract

AHARA AND VIHARA IN GREESHMA RITUCHARYA

Dr. Namrata Bhagat*, Dr. Anita Sharma, Dr. Vibha Pali and Dr. Rajesh Singh

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Abstract

Ritucharaya- It is made up of two word ritu and charya. Ritu is synonym of time and charya is regimen to be followed. The regimen which is wholesome to every one with respect to diet and practices is ritu charya.[1] The strength and lusture of the person knowing the suitable diet and regimen for every season and practicing accordingly are enhanced.[2] Ritucharya give us knowledge about diet regimen to cope with the influence caused by seasonal changes to keep nutritional status of both body and mind we need to follow the regimen told in ayurveda.[3] In greeshma ritucharya sun rays are intense and scorching dry unctousness and moisture in the body and surrounding which lead to surrounding which lead to decrease of kaph and accumulation of vata.[4] Therefore one should avoid ahitkar ahara vihara and sevana and adopt hitakar ahara vihara. Thus we can maintain the equilibrium state of health.[5]

Keywords: Ritucharya, Greeshma Ritucharya, Pathya Ahara, Vihara.