Abstract

Dr. Priyanka Godara*, Dr. Sunayana Sharma and Dr. Anupam Pathak

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda has its unique approach towards healthy life. The main objective of ayurveda is to “maintain the health of a healthy individual by prevention of disease and to cure the disease ones”. Ayurveda being the foremost life science describes way to prevent and manage lifestyle disorders. Its provides proper dietary management and lifestyle advices through Dincharya (daily regimens), Ritucharya (seasonal regimens), Aachar Rasayan (code of conduct), Sadvritt (ideal routines), Panchakarma (biopurification), Rasayana (rejuvenation) therapies. The psychosomatic problems are as old as human civilization. The psychological (psychiatric) and physiological (organic) i.e Manas and Sharira roga respectively are interrelated to each other as per ayurvedic aspect. Rasayana Tantra is one of the eight major divisions of Astang Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, one of the major methods of presentation of positive health has been described i.e. Rasayana. There are many activities that promote health and happiness by engendering positive emotions and experiences, which in turn promote the production of Ojas. These activities are included in Achara Rasayana . These activities are included in Achara Rasayana. Ayurveda strongly emphasizes prevention, promotion, cure and rehabilitation. A careful analysis of qualities of Achara Rasayana reveal that most of them are related with Mana, Dhi, Dhriti along with good conduct and these results in maximum benefit. The principles of Achar Rasayana are more relevant today than ever. The following of Sadvritt and Aachar Rasayan are of utmost important to maintain a healthy and happy socio physiological well being of a person. The Sadvritt and Aachar rasayan have traditional values. They play an important role in prevention and management of psychosomatic disorders.