Abstract

HEMANT RUTUCHARYA -A SEASONAL REGIMEN

Patil Sweta* and E. E. Mojes

ABSTRACT

A healthy life is a wish of every being since antiquiety Ayurveda is the science of life with the aim of attaining health and curing diseases of ill. Ayurveda describes seasonal regimen for maintenance of health. In every Ritu, climate is different so the condition of Dosha is also different. So, to maintain the equation of Dosha, one should follow the regimen, which are explained in Ayurveda so that one can prevent disease Hemanta Ritu is a very pleasant Ritu, coming in Dakshinayana, moon is very powerful than sun, sweet taste is predominant in Ritu, so the strength of person enhances during the period. As per Ayurveda, to maintain Swasthya Avastha (Healthy state) of both Shareera and Manas, we should have to follow dietary and behavioural regimens according to different Ritus which is defined as Ritucharya. It is widely explained in different classics of Ayurveda. The Change of season will affect the external environment where we are living which in turn will affect our body. Therefore, our body should adapt to this changing environment without disturbing the Homeostasis of the body. The important principle of Ayurveda deals with the preventive aspects which can be achieved by properly following regimens which are mentioned in our classics. Dietary and behavioural regimens of Hemanta and Shishira Ritus are highlighted here along with its modern aspects.

Keywords: Hemanta Ritu, Ritucharya, Seasonal Regimen.