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→Dinacharya (Daily regimen)
# Paduka-chhatra-dandadi dharana (Use of shoes, umbrella, stick, etc)
# Paduka-chhatra-dandadi dharana (Use of shoes, umbrella, stick, etc)
# Jivikoparjana upaya (To indulge in occupation)
# Jivikoparjana upaya (To indulge in occupation)
It is the ideal regimen in dincharya<ref name=":0" /> and rarely followed by individuals in present time due to fast paced competitive life-style as well as due to some kind of ignorance towards health. Result is emergence of various diseases and emergence of life-style disorders which are considered as the epidemic of current era.
It is the ideal regimen in dinacharya<ref name=":0" /> and rarely followed by individuals in present time due to fast paced competitive life-style as well as due to some kind of ignorance towards health. Result is emergence of various diseases and emergence of life-style disorders which are considered as the epidemic of current era.
== Guidelines on different aspects of Dinacharya ==
Each and every component of Dinacharya has been described in detail in classical treatises of Ayurveda. Do's and Dont's about all these aspects are described by Ayurveda acharyas at relevant places. With increasing awareness about health and lifestyle management, today people are more concerned about many of these aspects and willingly approaching Ayurveda to get the right idea of managing their lifestyle. Although many misconceptions are rampant about these aspects in the community, the authentic and standard guidelines regarding all these lifestyle components expounded in Ayurveda can be found below.
=== Time of getting up in the morning ===
Ayurveda calls it 'Brahma muhurta'. It denotes the time of early in the morning before sunrise. This practice is rewarding as it facilitates easy and smooth passage of stools and urine due to specific doshas dominance in the body. Further, it helps to avoid dreams which generally appear in the morning when a man is in a condition of half awaking and half sleep. It provides a time when waste by products of digestion and metabolism are thrown out of the body, sufficient relaxation of Shariram and Manas is achieved.
==== Brahma muhurta ====
The exact time of Brahma muhurta varies from region to region as the time of sunrise is not uniform throughout the world. It is approximately two Muhurtas i.e. 96 minutes (almost 1.5 hrs) before the sunrise. Brahma Muhurta is considered as Panchamrutha Vela i.e. Amrutha or essence of Vipula Vayu, Vipula Jala, Vipula Aakasha, Vipula Desha, and Viphula Kala. <ref name=":1">Sharma P, Rao M. USHAPANA: A UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION OF AYURVEDA FOR MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2014; 3 (10): 299-305</ref>
==== Ushakala ====
Usha is a Sanskrit word, Means "dawn, early morning (sun rise)". Last Muhurta of Ratri that is 4:24 am to 5:12 am (if 6 am taken as the time of sunrise) same as Brahma Muhurtha can be consider as Ushakala. <ref name=":1" />
=== Ushapana (Drinking water in the morning) ===
[[Bhavaprakasha Samhita (भावप्रकाश संहिता)|Bhavaprakasha Samhita]] describes benefits of drinking water after getting up. although ample benefits have been described, one must remember the fact that, these benefits can be obtained when water is consumed after getting up on 'Brahma muhurta' and not when taken at any possible time of the morning. When consumed in this manner it facilitates free passage of motion and urine.
Amount of water to be consumed on Brahma muhurta= 8 ‘Prasriti’ (deep cup made by joining the two hands) water <ref>Bhavaprakasha Samhita (Purvakhanda Adhyaya 5 Sutra 317)</ref>
Acarya bhavaprakasha says that, the one who does Ushapana in this manner every day at the sunrise time, becomes free from all ailments. He lives for hundred years and the weakness and other problems of old-age do not even touch him.
=== Excretion (Mala & Mūtra Tyāga) ===
It is very necessary to inculcate the habit of easing in the morning. A tendency to suppress the natural urges (Vega Vidhārana) is the root cause of many diseases. <ref name=":2">HAND BOOK OF DOMESTIC MEDICINE AND COMMON AYURVEDIC REMEDIES. '''Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), New Delhi''', Designed and Developed by NIIMH, Hyderabad. Chapter 2 available from <nowiki>http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ayuhandbook/chapter2.php</nowiki> </ref>
=== Cleaning the Teeth and Mouth ===
Cleaning the teeth, tongue and mouth every morning should be ensured. Teeth may be cleaned by Babbūla stick or any good powder which is antiseptic and astringent so that the accumulation of dirt, tartar etc. on the teeth could be removed. If there is some disease of the teeth or gums, an oil massage on the teeth and gums is necessary. Accumulation of Mala on the tongue should be scraped by a washed tongue cleaner whose edges should neither be very sharp nor blunt. Before and after cleaning, the cleaner should be properly washed. After cleaning the teeth and tongue gargle with salt water should be done.<ref name=":2" />
=== Oil Massage ===
It is necessary to massage the whole body with oil. For massaging Tila Taila (gingelly oil), Sarṣapa Taila (mustard oil) or Nārikela (coconut oil) can be used. But generally speaking Sarṣapa Taila is the best. Medicated oils may also be used.
Oil massage ensures (i) softness and unctuousness of skin thereby eliminating chances of infection, (ii) free movement of joints and muscles, (iii) increased circulation of blood, (iv) speedy removal of metabolic waste products through skin, and (v) maintenance of perfect health. In some measure, it also serves as an exercise.<ref name=":2" />
=== Exercise ===
Regular exercise is essential for perfect health. It brings up stamina and resistance against disease, clears the channels of body (Srotas), and increases the blood circulation and efficiency of lungs. Indigenous, Yogic and western type of exercises may be undertaken. Broadly speaking, an exercise should lead to appearance of sweat on the forehead. However, one should be careful in selection and extent of exercise when he is suffering from a disease like cough (Kāsa), tuberculosis (Kṣaya), heart diseases etc.<ref name=":2" />
=== Bath ===
Generally one should take bath with warm water at the place protected from draught. Head should be washed with water having the temperature of body. Bath increases Jaṭharāgni, clears the pores of the skin and the skin becomes clear.<ref name=":2" />
=== Diet ===
Diet should be regulated taking into account the Deśa, Kāla (season) and habit. Diet should be planned to include all six Rasa (taste) i.e. sweet, saltish, sour, bitter, acrid and astringent. Diet should be balanced and the quantity should be according to one’s digestive capacity.<ref name=":2" />
Tips on diet<ref name=":2" />
1. Fresh ginger with a small amount of salt should be taken 10 to 15 minutes before food.
2. The diet, specially hard substances should be properly chewed.
3. Wherever possible intake of curd or whey should follow food.
4. The food should be tasty, fresh and good in appearance.
5. It should neither be very hot nor absolutely cold.
6. Water should be avoided at least 15 minutes before food. The quantity of water after food should be small. Let it be drunk often.
7. Heavy (Guru) food should be is taken in a limited quantity.
8. Heavy food should not be taken at night. The proper time for night meal is two to three hours before going to bed. After night food, it is better to go for a short walk, of say hundred steps.
9. Heavy work or exercise should be avoided after food.
10. After meals, heavy mental or physical work should be avoided. Some rest is advisable for proper digestion of food.
=== Sleep ===
Sleep is most important for maintenance of health and longevity for the human beings. It is appropriately called ‘Jagaddhātri’ because of its mechanism of overcoming wear and tear of the body due to physical work and mental stress and tissue loss.<ref name=":2" />
Tips on sleep<ref name=":2" />
1. One should sleep with head to the east or north.
2.The bed room should be absolutely clean, well ventilated and away from noise and disturbance.
3. The bed must be neat, clean and free from bugs.
4. The bed room should be draught free.
5. One should avoid sleep when the brain is excited e.g after reading, thinking, drinking etc.
6. The mind must be absolutely free from worldly affairs and worries while going to bed. This may be achieved by praying to God at the time of going to bed.
7. Sleeping late at night leads to ill health.
8. A minimum of 7 hours sleep is required in 24 hours to repair the wear and tear of the body.
9. Sleep during the day should be avoided as far as possible. However, if one keeps awake at night, he can take some sleep in the day time. Day-sleep is not contraindicated in summer. But in winter, the day-sleep increases Kapha, thereby causing respiratory and digestive troubles.
10. It is advisable to massage the head, soles and palms with oil before going to bed. By massage dreams can be controlled.
=== Sexual Act ===
For all creatures, sexual act is a natural urge. Sexual act is also essential for the procreation of the species. Even animals of lower form practice certain amount of restrictions but human beings are prone to over indulgence or abuse of the sexual act. Some regulation on this activity is essential.<ref name=":2" />
Tips on sexual behavior<ref name=":2" />
1. Over indulgence in sexual act is harmful for the body; it may lead to debilitating diseases even Kṣaya (tuberculosis).
2. Sexual act should be performed during night time, preferably first quarter of the night so that after performance of sexual act, one can take rest for the whole night.
3. Though different Āsanas have been shown in Kāma-Śāstra, the one in lithotomy position is the best.
4. Masturbation, sodomy are very injurious to health.
5. Ladies suffering from any venereal diseases should be avoided so that the disease may not be contacted.
6. After sexual act, at least one glass i.e. about 250 ml. of milk should be taken to promote health and energy.
7. During the course of disease or in convalescence sexual act should not be performed otherwise debility will be increased and resistance will be lowered.
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