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Vasanta Rutucharya (वसन्त ऋतुचर्या) (view source)
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== What should be strictly avoided in Vasanta rtu? ==
== What should be strictly avoided in Vasanta rtu? ==
There are certain diet and lifestyle related things that should be strictly avoided in order to create balance and prevent illnesses in Vasanta rtu. The factors are listed below.<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 19-25)</ref> <ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 26)</ref>
There are certain diet and lifestyle related things that should be strictly avoided in order to create balance and prevent illnesses in Vasanta rtu. The factors are listed below.<ref name=":2">Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 19-25)</ref> <ref name=":3">Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 24-26)</ref>
* One must avoid eating food that is heavy to digest, unctuous or fatty (high calorie) and cold. This means especially the fried food should be avoided in this season.
* One must avoid eating food that is heavy to digest, unctuous or fatty (high calorie) and cold. This means especially the fried food should be avoided in this season.
== What should be followed in Vasanta rtu? ==
== What should be followed in Vasanta rtu? ==
There are lot of foods, activities and remedies that can keep one healthy and energetic despite disequilibrium of bodily elements.
There are lot of foods, activities and remedies that can keep one healthy and energetic despite disequilibrium of bodily elements.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />
Diet
Diet
* Kawala: Refers to gargling. Gargling with medicated water, decoctions or medicated oils is referred to as Kawala. It is a therapeutic procedure for many oral diseases in Ayurveda. However one is advised to practice it as a daily regime in Vasanta rtu to control Kapha.
* Kawala: Refers to gargling. Gargling with medicated water, decoctions or medicated oils is referred to as Kawala. It is a therapeutic procedure for many oral diseases in Ayurveda. However one is advised to practice it as a daily regime in Vasanta rtu to control Kapha.
* Dhumapana: Refers to medicated smoking. Although a therapeutic procedure for various oral diseases in Ayurveda, it is advised to be included in regime of Vasanta rutu due to its kapha controlling activity. Smoking medicated vartis (cigars) in an appropriate way (to be learned from a vaidya) helps control kapha and vata as well.
* Dhumapana: Refers to medicated smoking. Although a therapeutic procedure for various oral diseases in Ayurveda, it is advised to be included in regime of Vasanta rutu due to its kapha controlling activity. Smoking medicated vartis (cigars) in an appropriate way (to be learned from a vaidya) helps control kapha and vata as well.
* Anjana : Refers to medicated collyrium. It also helps to keep check of Kapha especially in eyes and head region.
* One should enjoy the youthfulness of women and of gardens in the afternoon period. A pleasant company of desirable woman in the place like garden where blooms and blossoms of flowers along with their fragrance create romantic weather is said to be helpful.
== पंचकर्माणि॥ Panchakarmas done in Vasanta Rtu ==
Vasanta is the Shodhana Rtu which means specific panchakarma must be done in this season in order to bring about balance of doshas in body and achieve good health for entire year. Since KApha dosha is aggravated in this season it is advised to be removed out of body through the procedure of Vamana (Therapeutic emesis).
हरेद्वसन्ते श्लेष्माणं पित्तं शरदि निर्हरेत् |
वर्षासु शमयेद्वायुं <sup>[१]</sup> प्राग्विकारसमुच्छ्रयात् ||३८|| Sus. Su. 6.38<br />तीक्ष्णैर्वमननस्याद्यै....र्जित्वा श्लेष्माणमुल्बणम्||१९| Asht. Hrud. 3.19
The specific Panchakarmas advised in Vasanta are,
* [[Vamana (वमनम्)|Vamana]]: Therapeutic emesis
* [[Nasya (नस्यम्)|Nasya]]: Nasal instillation of medicated oil/decoctions/juices/powders.
Other procedures under panchakarma advised in regime are,
* Dhumapana - Medicated smoking
* Kawala - Medicated gargling
* Anjana - Collyrium
== Specifications related to Vasanta rtu described in Samhitas (in any) ==
== Specifications related to Vasanta rtu described in Samhitas (in any) ==
Ruturaj - Vasant Ritu or Spring Season is ideally termed as ‘Rituraj’ or ‘King of all the Seasons’. During this time, there is neither cold nor hot and the climatic conditions are very pleasant.
Ruturaj - Vasant Rtu or Spring Season is ideally termed as ‘Rturaj’ or ‘King of all the Seasons’. During this time, there is neither cold nor hot and the climatic conditions are very pleasant. There is blossom and blooming of Flowers.
== Festivals that appear in Vasanta Rtu and guide on useful regime ==
== Festivals that appear in Vasanta Rtu and guide on useful regime ==
Some of the important Hindu festivals are celebrated during the time of Vasant Ritu.
Some of the important Hindu festivals are celebrated during the time of Vasant Ritu.
* Vasant Panchami: Vasant Panchami is an auspicious Hindu festival that marks the onset of the spring season or Vasant Ritu. This day also commemorates the birthday of Devi Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. Vasant Panchami is also known as ‘Shree Panchami’ and is observed on the ‘Shukla Paksha Panchami’ (5th day during the waxing phase of moon). The festival of Vasant Panchami is celebrated with great zeal and fervour in different parts of the country.
* Vasant Panchami: Vasant Panchami is an auspicious Hindu festival that marks the onset of the spring season or Vasant Ritu. This day also commemorates the birthday of Devi Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. Vasant Panchami is also known as ‘Shree Panchami’ and is observed on the ‘Shukla Paksha Panchami’ (5th day during the waxing phase of moon). The festival of Vasant Panchami is celebrated with great zeal and fervour in different parts of the country.
* Gudi Padwa: Gudi Padwa is celebrated as the Hindu New Year on the ‘Pratipada’ (1st day) of the month of Chaitra. It also marks the beginning of the auspicious 9-day long ‘Chaitra Navratri’ festivities. Gudi Padwa is celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian state of Maharashtra and the adjoining regions.
* Gudi Padwa: Gudi Padwa is celebrated as the Hindu New Year on the ‘Pratipada’ (1st day) of the month of Chaitra. It also marks the beginning of the auspicious 9-day long ‘Chaitra Navratri’ festivities. Gudi Padwa is celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian state of Maharashtra and the adjoining regions. Neem leaves as prasad- bitter, dry, kapha reducing
* Ugadi: The festival of Ugadi marks the beginning of the New Year in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The celebrations of Ugadi or Yugadi begins from the first day of the ‘Chaitra’ month, which is also first month of the traditional Hindu calendar. This day is celebrated with different traditions and rituals all across India.
* Ugadi: The festival of Ugadi marks the beginning of the New Year in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The celebrations of Ugadi or Yugadi begins from the first day of the ‘Chaitra’ month, which is also first month of the traditional Hindu calendar. This day is celebrated with different traditions and rituals all across India.
* Holi: Holi is the colourful festival of Hindus. It is one of the ancient festivals that celebrate the spirit of brotherhood. Holi is rightly referred as the ‘Spring Festival’ and people of all caste, creed or religious discriminations celebrate this festival of colors. It is undoubtedly one of the enjoyable and boisterous festivals of Hindus.
* Holi: Holi is the colourful festival of Hindus. It is one of the ancient festivals that celebrate the spirit of brotherhood. Holi is rightly referred as the ‘Spring Festival’ and people of all caste, creed or religious discriminations celebrate this festival of colors. It is undoubtedly one of the enjoyable and boisterous festivals of Hindus.