The Role of Dinacharya: Ayurvedic Lifestyle Practices for Health in the Modern Era

Dr. Gurpreet Singh

Abstract: Health encompasses both physical strength and stamina, as well as mental stability, enabling individuals to meet the demands of daily life. A person with a sound body and mind can withstand social and cultural challenges effectively. Health is not just the absence of disease but also the ability to work with satisfaction and self - control. It serves as the foundation for achieving Dharma (righteous acts), Artha (wealth), Kama (desires), and Moksha (liberation). Among various factors, lifestyle modifications are regarded as the most effective way to prevent diseases and premature deaths in modern society. Premature death, particularly in Western societies, is defined as death before the age of 65 and is often caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices. These poor habits contribute significantly to the rise of chronic lifestyle - related illnesses, which have replaced infectious diseases as the leading cause of early mortality. To maintain lifelong fitness, daily preparedness and well - being are crucial, as health heavily relies on one?s daily routine. Ayurveda offers Dinacharya (daily regimen) as the ideal lifestyle approach, outlining systematic activities and practices to be followed from one day to the next for holistic health.

Keywords: Dinacharya, Daily regimen, Lifestyle disorders, Charak Samhita