Dinacharya std. 8-9-10 - English
Dinacharya std. 8-9-10 - English
9. Abhyanga (massage)
1. Wake up in Brahma Muhurta (before Massage with sesame oil on whole body or at
sunrise) least on head, ears and feet
It increases concentration for studies It makes skin soft and lustrous and increases
body strength
4. Dantadhavana (Cleaning of teeth) 12. Snana (Shower or bathing with warm water
Cleaning teeth with stems and powders of on body and cold water on head)
medicines having astringent, bitter and It is good for cleanliness and relaxation of body
pungent tastes helps for maintains of and enthusiasm
good oral health
13. Application of fragrant herbal powders,
5. Jihva Nirlekhana (Tongue cleansing) wearing clean and comfortable clothes, proper
ornaments, turban and footwear.
It removes bad odor and helps to feel
taste better It helps in feeling of wellbeing and good for
protection of the body
14. Bhojana (Food) : Take 3 major meals
6. Nasya (Administration of 2 drops of everyday at same time. Eat only after digestion
sesame oil in each nostrils) of previous meal when feel real hunger. Eat
It is good for health of sense organs, freshly prepared warm food in proper quantity.
concentration of mind and better hair Eat variety of food. Avoid excessive oily, spicy,
salty, stale or left-over or outside food
7. Gandoosha (Holding sesame oil or
medicated liquids in mouth) & Kavala
(gargles with sesame oil, medicated 15. Sadvrutta ( Good social behavior)
liquids or water) It is good for mental and social wellbeing
It improves voice and oral health
16. Nidra (Sleep)
8. Anjana (Application of medicated
collyrium in eyes) Sleep and wake up early and daily at same
It cleanses the eyes, improves the vision time. Sleep for 6 to 8 hours. Sleep in a
and prevents the eye diseases peaceful and neat place. It relaxes and
rejuvenates body and mind