A STUDY OF RUTUCHARYA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO VARSHARUTU

Abstract

Today climate change is the main issue in every field of science. The cycle of nature has totally changed because of man himself. As a result various diseases are seen in the society. Ayurveda mentioned various rules and measures to overcome these problems many years ago. One of this is Rutucharya as in Varsharutu Vataprakopaka Lakshanas and Vatavyadhi are observed more and also epidemic diseases according to modern science. A group of 100 people were taken for survey between age groups of 20-45 yrs. A questionnaire was prepared by taking in account the rules for seasonal regimen (Rutucharya of Varsharutu mentioned by Bruhutray) along with these questions about their life style, diet, working habits, sexual activities, their personal behavior, etc. They were advised to follow Varsha Rutucharya described in Ayurveda. Follow up of every person was taken in Varsharutu with the help of questionaries’ data prepared. Statistical analysis was done. It is observed that by following the rules of Ahar and Vihar stated in Ayurveda there is relief from various diseases seen in Varsharutu. By this we prove the utility of Ayurveda for common people.