Modern Dincharya

Modern Dincharya
The Ayurvedic classics give us detailed descriptions of how

to maintain a healthy and disciplined lifestyle. According to
the science of life, the average span of life for human
beings is one hundred years, which may decrease if the
prescribed good conduct is not adhered to. The ancient
medicinal form suggests that in order to achieve the
fourfold objectives of life - dharma (virtuous duty), artha
(wealth), kama (enjoyment) and moksha (salvation), we
must have good health. To serve the purpose, the
Ayurvedic practitioners have formulated a dincharya (in
Sanskrit, din means 'day' and Acharya means 'to follow').
It is believed that the daily routine (dincharya) is
formulated to merge the daily cycle with the
natural cycle of the Sun, Moon, Earth and other
planets in the Solar System. The daily routine
includes all aspects of regimen and diet, to stay
healthy and happy. The Ayurvedic Rishis have
cited dincharya as the healing force, stronger
than any other curative medicines. This is the
reason why many Ayurvedic texts consist of the
dincharya for an average adult. In this article, we
have provided description about the daily routine
in Ayurveda.
Daily Routine In Ayurveda
Wake Up
In Ayurveda, the night time is divided into 16 periods,
starting from the sunset (of the previous day) to the
sunrise of the following day. Ayurveda Rishis suggest that
the ideal time to wake up is during the 14th period, which
is about two hours prior to dawn, around 4.30am to 5am.
This is primarily due to the fact the sattva in the air is at its
maximum during the time.
In fact, it is the most fresh and pure time of the entire day.
Barring a few exceptions like very young or old people,
parents with small children and people suffering from
fevers or diarrhea, every one should wake up during the
designated time.
After Waking Up
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Right after you wake up to start the day, you
should take a moment to see your true nature. To
serve the purpose, take a short stroll outside your
home and soak up the good vibes. Peep through
the window to see what life is beyond the four
walls of your home. Start your day thereafter.
Eliminate
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One of the first things to do after waking up is to
empty your colon and bladder. In fact, if you wait
to eliminate the waste from your body, you are
actually poisoning yourself slowly. Therefore, it is
always suggested not to wait until later in the
morning or during the day, to defecate.
Clean Yourself
After emptying your colon and bladder, it is the
time to clean yourself. Brush your teeth, scrape
your tongue and floss your mouth. Wash your
eyes with rose water and ears with water. Gargle
with warm water. You may also use quarter cup
of herbal tea for the purpose. By cleaning your
senses, you would be prepared for the day.
Give An Oil Massage
Dryness in the tissues of the skin is a major part
of aging. This is the reason why many people
show the signs of aging at a very young age.
Therefore, abhyanga or oil massage is highly
recommended. Typically, a self massage, the
morning abhyanga rejuvenates the skin and
nurtures your mind and soul.
Exercise
Vyayama or exercise is an important part of
dincharya. Physical exercise can be yoga, a
walk, tai chi, swim or whatever that provides
exercise to your muscles. Not strenuous
though, simple exercises would make a huge
difference in one person - the exercises
would provide one with the much needed
energy and activeness for the day.
Take A Bath
Bathing is inevitable in the dincharya, as
recommended by Ayurveda. Warm water
baths are usually suggested, but you may opt
for a shower in cold water as well. Apart
from cleaning your body, bathing increases
the digestive fire.
Meditate
Meditation refreshes the mind, increases the
concentration power and builds the energy needed for
the rest of the day. Before trudging into the dining hall,
sit in peace for a little while, say, ten minutes.
Breakfast
Your breakfast should be light, with minimal quantity of
calories and maximum nutrients. By doing this, you will
be able to get the optimum amount of energy needed
to stay active until the next meal. Kick-start the day with
a healthy breakfast. Be sure not to skip your breakfast,
because it is the first meal of your day.
Lunch
Until noon, you would be studying, doing work at your
workplace or traveling. After six to seven hours of
breakfast, it is the time to have your lunch. Since this is
the main meal of the day, you need to eat a nutritious
lunch, with moderate calorie intake. After having lunch, it
is suggested to go for a little walk, say, for five minutes.
This helps proper digestion of food.
Twilight
Twilight is the special time, which is a balance between
the day and the night. Evening prayers, meditations
should be carried out during twilight, because it is the
best time to see your Self.
Supper
Ayurveda rishis used to have supper is between 6 pm and
7 pm. However, it is not practical in this fast moving life. It
is still advisable to have dinner before you exhaust
completely. After the dinner is over, take a walk for a short
while, say, fifteen minutes.
Go To Bed
After having dinner, it is the time to relax. Spend some
quality time with your family. Sit back and relax. Read a
book or listen to soothing music. This is the time to calm
your system down. Therefore, you should have a sound
sleep of 6 to 7 hours.
Thanking you
very
much!!!!!!!!!!

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