• Dr. Nisha Sharma

The comparative analysis of Dinacharya—the Ayurvedic concept of daily regimen—and modern preventive health guidelines reveals profound convergence in their fundamental objective: maintaining health through disciplined daily routines and preventive care. Dinacharya, as described in classical Ayurvedic texts such as the Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya, emphasizes synchronization of human activities with natural cycles. It prescribes practices such as early rising, personal hygiene, oil massage, physical exercise, timely meals, meditation, and adequate sleep, all aimed at balancing the doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and sustaining holistic well-being. Modern preventive health guidelines, derived from contemporary medical research and public health frameworks—such as those of the World Health Organization—focus on evidence-based lifestyle measures: balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, sufficient sleep, stress management, and avoidance of harmful habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. These recommendations aim to reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and enhance overall quality of life. Comparatively, both systems emphasize regularity, moderation, hygiene, physical fitness, and mental balance. Dinacharya highlights the qualitative aspects of time, nature, and individual constitution (prakriti), while modern guidelines stress quantitative targets and measurable outcomes. While Dinacharya provides a personalized, nature-aligned preventive model, modern health recommendations offer a population-based, data-driven framework. Integrating the time-tested wisdom of Dinacharya with the scientific rigor of modern preventive health can create a comprehensive and sustainable health model. Such an approach promotes harmony between body, mind, and environment while addressing lifestyle-related disorders prevalent in today’s fast-paced world. Thus, this comparative study underscores that merging traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern preventive strategies can significantly enhance global health and well-being through balanced, holistic living.

Dinacharya, global health, holistic living, balanced nutrition, regular physical activity etc.

"A Review: Comparative Analysis Of Dinacharya And Modern Preventive Health Guidelines", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no.d716-d721, January-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601393.pdf

"A Review: Comparative Analysis Of Dinacharya And Modern Preventive Health Guidelines", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no. ppd716-d721, January-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601393.pdf