CRITICAL REVIEW ON IMPORTANCE OF SWASTHA CHATUSKHA IN MANAGEMENT OF LIFE STYLE DISORDER AND PRESERVATION OF ALL DIMENSION OF HEALTH

Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient science of life since time immemorial. Ayurveda apart from providing various therapeutic measure for diseases, emphasizes on maintenance, promotion of health and prevention of diseases through diet and lifestyle regimes. All specific beneficial knowledge necessary for the development of different aspect of life were completely compilated by Acharays in form of Samhita. In Samhita- Ayurveda is an authentic treasure of knowledge and science of life by which one can attain real positive health. Under the Chatuskha methodology, the major portion of Swastha Chatushka describe the various procedures essential for the maintenance of health and treatment of diseases. In Swastha Chatushka, recommendations are mainly categorized as 1. Diet and nutrition (Matrayukta Ahara), 2. Regimen of personal and social hygiene, Daily routine (Dinacharya), Seasonal regimens (Ritucharya), Achara Rasyana, Adharaneeya and Dharaneeya Vega, including basic sanitation and healthy living environment (Swasthavritta and Sadvritta). The improper conduction of these procedures can be considered as responsible causative factors for manifestation of disease and the proper conduction of these holistic principle are leads to preservation of all dimension of positive health and life (Swasthya Smrakshana). 

Key words- Ayurveda, Swastha Chatushka, Swasthavritta, Sadvritta, Dinacharya, Swasthya Samrakshana