Role of Ayurveda in Graceful Ageing w.s.r. to Dincharya, Ratricharya & Ritucharya

Abstract

Background: In present time, looking young is something which is needed by everyone. The beauty standards have been definitely increased which certainly only amount to external beauty. The market of the cosmetic industry has grown a lot in the past year because of the increased consumer which is definitely not gender oriented. Aim: To demonstrate the role of ayurveda with special reference to ageing. Objective: To study the importance of Dincharya, Ritucharya & Ratricharya. Material & methods: The material will be collected from the Bruhatrayee & Laghutrayeesamhita. And any scientific studies related with above will be obtained from the google scholar, pubmed or any other online source. Discussion: Acharya has mentioned the importance of Dincharya, Ritucharya in the Samhitas. There is a specific criterion which is to be followed in accordance to Dincharya, Ritucharya & Ratricharya because of the distribution of Tridoshas accordingly. Conclusion: Looking young with great skin even at old age doesn’t define being young. People need to change their perspective on how they look at ageing. And that’s where the regime of ayurveda can help in ageing gracefully the one where everyone is disease free physically, mentally & emotionally and cover all the aspect of being ‘Swastha’. Only healthy eating doesn’t define our health. There are other factors described well in the ayurveda to create a balance in Dosha. Dincharya, Ratricharya & Ritucharya play an important role in maintaining Swasthya by controlling the external factors which are equally important for internal dosha balance & thus longevity in long run.