Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF SNAN AND ITS APPLIED ASPECT

*Vd. Supriya Ashok Shelke and Vd. Poonam Vikram Dound

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Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient science of life or longevity based on Indian philosophy. The main goal of which is to maintain health and cure the diseases. To achieve these goals, Ayurveda described swastha chatushka which includes Dinacharya, Rutucharya, Rules for taking aahar, Importance of natural urges. In dinacharya, they described daily routine activities in detail. The ayurvedic daily routine includes Snana (bath) every day in the morning after Abhyanga, Vyayama, Mardana, and Udvartana. Its daily and sensible use has a prime role in maintaining health. But still, its importanceand practical utility are not fully recognized. Hence efforts are made to explain Snana in detail as described in Ayurvedic literature.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Dinacharya, Snana, Swasth chatushka, Rutucharya.