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Ayurveda for prevention of diseases is accepted worldwide because the main purpose of Ayurveda is the

maintenance of health of healthy being. In today’s era diseases occurs due to changing life style of the

people. One who wants to keep fit himself for whole of his life time should also be fit for every day. The

ideal life style for a day is called as Dinacharya (daily regimen).

Keywords- Ayurveda, Health, Dinacharya.

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Study The Importance Of Dinacharya For Maintenance Of Health

Dr.Poonam Kale

, Dr. Vikrant Pawar

, Dr. Amol Waghamare

,Dr.Mangesh Udmale

Assisstanat Professor, Swasthavritta and Yoga Department, Bhimashankar Ayurved College, Wadgaon

kashimbeg (Walunjwadi), Tal - Ambegaon, Dist- Pune.

Professor, Swasthavritta and Yoga Department, Bhimashankar Ayurved College, Wadgaon kashimbeg

(Walunjwadi), Tal - Ambegaon, Dist- Pune.

Professor, Rasashastra Department, Bhimashankar Ayurved College, Wadgaon kashimbeg (Walunjwadi), Tal

- Ambegaon, Dist- Pune.

Professor, Rognidan Evam Vikriti Vigyan Department, Bhimashankar Ayurved College, Wadgaon

kashimbeg -(Walunjwadi), Tal- Ambegaon, Dist- Pune,

Cite this article as: - Dr.Poonam Kale (2025) ; Study The Importance Of Dinacharya For Maintenance Of Health

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Introduction :

Ayurveda emphases importance to maintain health

of healthy person and curing the disease of an ill.

Health is a state of complete physical, mental,

social and spiritual wellbeing and not merely the

absence of disease (according to WHO). According

to Ayurveda man is said to be healthy whose

Doshas (humor), Dhatus (tissues), Malas

(excretory products) and Agni (digestive capacity)

are in the same state of equilibrium along with

mental, sensory and spiritual pleasantness and

happiness.

[1]

in today’s era day to day life style,

sleep pattern, food habits are changes according to

necessity. Due to this, life style diseases occur.

Prevention is better than cure. Ayurveda is the

science which not only deals with the curative

aspect of diseases but gives more importance to

preventive aspect. Ayurveda has mentioned some

life style strategies: - Dinacharya (daily regimen),

Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Sadavritta (good

moral conducts), Ashtang Yoga. All these strategies

are preventive rather than curative and Dinacharya

is one of these preventive principles of Ayurveda.

Methods:

conceptual study of Dinacharya was done

according to Ayurvedic Samhitas and see the

importance of Dinacharya for maintenance of

health

Aim : To elaborate the importance of Dinacharya

for maintenance of health by literature review.

Objective : To study the importance of

Dinacharyaa for maintenance of health.

Activities under Dinacharya :

Ayurveda describes some daily regimen modalities

and their beneficial effects on body and mind.

1)Prathah Uthana- It is considered as the apt time

for waking up which is the fourteenth Muhurtha of

Ratri varies from region to region as the time of

sunrise is not uniform throughout the world. It is

approximately two Ghataka i.e. 96 minutes before

sunrise in that region. Usually during this time

environment is clean without much of pollutants.

Along with the clean air, pleasant atmosphere,

absence of noise, the morning rays of the rising sun

is very beneficial. Exposure to bright light in early

morning causes the release of serotonin which

contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness

and keep the person active and alert

[2]

. Nascent

oxygen in the atmosphere in the early morning

easily and rapidly mixes up with hemoglobin to

form oxyhemoglobin which nourishes the remote

tissues rapidly.

2) Shauchvidhi

[3]

– evacuation should be done

when urge is felt. Defecation at proper time clears

the rectum, increases digestive power, and prevents

various manifestations like constipation, foul

smelling flatus.

3) Dantadhavan

[4]

– One should brush in morning

and night after intake of food with twigs of Arka,

Vata, Khadira, Karanja and Arjuna. It brings about

freshness, takes away bad odour and coating on

teeth. It produces alleviation of Kapha, clearness in

the mouth and desire for food. It stimulates taste

perception and increases the salivation. Saliva

contains salivary amylase which plays a role in

breaking down food particles entrapped within

dental crevices, thus protecting teeth from bacterial

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decay. Saliva contains lysozyme and secretory IgA

which act as antimicrobial agents.

[5]

4) Jivhanirlekhana

[6]

– Tongue cleaning should be

done with the help of instrument which is smooth,

soft, 10 Angula in length, made up of silver, gold or

iron. It removes bad taste, odour of mouth, cures

oedema, stiffness of tongue and gives taste.

5) Anjana

[7]

- Eyes are dominant in Tejo

Mahabhuta, so there is fear of being afflicted with

Kapha. Hence process which alleviates Kapha is

good for eyes, strong Anjana should not be used in

day time, as the eyes weakened by drainage will be

afflicted by sun. Thus the Anjana meant for

drainage should be always applied at night.

6) Nasya

[8]

– Medicine or medicated fat is

administered through nostril. This is known as

Nasya. According to different Acharya there are

different types of Nasya. Practice of Nasya at

proper time as said in the text prevents diseases of

eyes, nose and ears. There will be no white or grey

hair, no hair fall, instead they grow well. It cures

stiffness of neck, headache, facial paralysis,

stiffness of jaws, rhinitis. Veins, skull bones, joints,

ligaments and tendons are nourished by Nasya and

become strong. Face becomes pleasant and

nourished, voice becomes sweet, deep and loud,

clearness in sense organs and strength get

enhanced.

[9]

7) Dhumapana

[10]

– Inhalation of smoke and

exhalation is known as Dhumapana. Part of viated

Kapha situated in the head is eliminated very fast

by Dhumapana. When the Dhumapana Dravyas

are lightened with fire, it release the smoke, soot

and even CO2. Carbon atom in CO2 has the

tendency to stimulate the respiratory center present

in brain stem which may triggers the normal

physiological function of respiratory system.

[11]

prevents strong Vata Kapha disorders occurring

above the shoulders.

8) Abhyanga – Oil applied to skin nourishes even

the Dhatus depending upon the duration of

Abhyanga. Abhyanga enhances the overall blood

circulation and transport the potency of drug to

desired part. Daily practice of Abhyanga delays

ageing, cures tiredness and Vata disorders,

improves vision, complexion, nourishment, life,

sleep, good lustrous skin and strength. This should

be done spherically to head, ears and feet.

[12]

9) Vyayama

[13]

– The physical action, which

enhances the strength of the body, when performed

in the required amount is called as Vyayama.

Sweating, increased respiration rate, lightness in the

body and increased heart beat are the features of

proper exercise. Lightness of the body, ability to

work, stability, increased endurance power,

alleviation of dosha (kapha), increased Agni are the

benefits of exercise.

10) Udvartana

[14]

– Udavartana is a process which

helps to decrease Kapha and fat, makes the body

strong and gives excellent, clear and good

complexion to the skin.

11) Snana

[15]

– Taking bath is auspicious, enhances

virility, longevity, strength, compactness and Ojas,

at the same time cures tiredness, sweat and

impurities of the body. After doing massage, if one

takes bath, person will be cured of bad odour,

heaviness of body, drowsiness, itching, impurities,

distaste, sweat and unpleasantness due to sweat.

12) Hitakara Bhojana

[16]

– Food should be taken

when hunger is felt, for healthy people 2 times of

meal is advised, any type of exercise should not be

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done immediately after food, water should not be

taken immediately after food, sleep and sexual

activities should not be done immediately after

food.

Result:

In this study importance of Dinacharya for

maintenance of health was observed literary.

Discussion:

Ayurveda gives more emphasis on prevention of

diseases. Dinacharya has been described in the

context of daily regimen. Principle of Dinacharya

is more relevant in current era because everybody is

in hurry and running according to fast life style of

present time. Even nobody has time even for them

self. So, result is emergence of epidemic due to life

style disorders both communicable and non-

communicable. This trend of present time cannot be

changed as it is demand of this era but life style can

be modified by simple intervention through conduct

of Dinacharya. Healthy habits should be included

in life style even in busy schedule also, if a person

want to be healthy forever.

Conclusion:

A daily habit of the people makes their lifestyle. In

today’s era changing lifestyle and daily habits are

responsible for lifestyle disorders like obesity, DM,

cervical and lumber problems etc. following proper

Dincharya described in Ayurvedic text which

promotes good health of individuals by maintaining

normal physiological functions of the body and

keeps the person healthy forever.

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