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International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy


ISSN Online:2229-3566

ISSN Print: 2277-4343

Article: A REVIEW ON SEASONS AND SEASONAL REGIMENS: NEED OF REDEFINING KERALA MODEL: FROM PRACTICE TO PRINCIPLE

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.130239

Pages: 68-69

Author: K Surayya *, P.P Kirathamoorthy

Abstract: Ritu, the season, is classified according to different features that affect our bodies and the environment. The basic principle followed in Ayurveda is Swastahsya swasthyarakshana & Athurasya vikaraprasamana, which means Ayurveda emphasises maintaining health and preventing diseases by following proper dietetics and lifestyle regimen rather than just treatment and cure of the diseases. This can be achieved by changing diet and practices in response to changes in climatic conditions. For this purpose, Dinacharya and Ritucharya have been mentioned in the classics. Ayurveda gives equal importance to both prevention and cure of disease. Generally, India has six major types of seasons. But the climate of India comprises a wide range of variations due to geographical diversity. The role of Pitta in seasonal patterns seems to be different in Kerala compared to a pan Indian pattern. Relationship of pitta in greeshma and varsha ritu needs revision. Kerala's traditional pattern of Rituchaya seems to endorse the role of pitta to a more considerable extent. The enquiry should direct from practice to principle, instead of a usual dynamic from Principles to Practice, because tradition focus on technique rather than principle.  This paper highlights the need to revise seasonal regimens suitable in a regional context based on panchavayava vakya.




Keyword: Ritu, Ritucharya, pitta, Kerala pattern of Ritucharya