• Dr. Anamika Kar

Modern life has brought remarkable convenience, but it has also changed the way people sleep, eat, work, rest, and interact with one another. Long working hours, sedentary habits, irregular meals, inadequate sleep, prolonged screen exposure, and continuing psychological stress have become part of everyday life for many people. These changes have increased interest in approaches to health that focus not only on treating illness but also on preventing it and cultivating overall well-being. Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of health knowledge, has long emphasized the importance of daily habits in maintaining health. One of its important concepts is Dinacharya, the practice of following an appropriate daily regimen. This paper examines the relevance of Dinacharya as a holistic approach to healthy living in the present context. A conceptual narrative review was undertaken using classical Ayurvedic texts along with selected contemporary literature on lifestyle, physical activity, sleep, circadian rhythms, mental well-being, preventive health, and traditional medicine. The discussion suggests that several underlying principles of Dinacharya-including regularity, moderation, personal hygiene, physical activity, appropriate food habits, adequate sleep, mental discipline, sensory regulation, and self-awareness-remain relevant to contemporary health concerns. At the same time, traditional practices need to be understood within their original context and examined through appropriate contemporary evidence rather than being presented as universally established scientific facts. The paper also discusses the educational potential of Dinacharya, particularly in health education, teacher education, student well-being, and Indian Knowledge Systems. It argues that Dinacharya can be meaningfully adapted to modern life when its underlying principles are retained while allowing flexibility according to individual needs, circumstances, and evidence. Keywords: Dinacharya, Ayurveda, holistic well-being, daily regimen, preventive health, Indian Knowledge Systems, healthy lifestyle, health education

Dinacharya, Ayurveda, holistic well-being, daily regimen, preventive health, Indian Knowledge Systems, healthy lifestyle, health education

"Dinacharya and Holistic Well-being: An Ayurvedic Perspective on Healthy Daily Living", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 9, page no.d277-d286, September-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2609330.pdf

"Dinacharya and Holistic Well-being: An Ayurvedic Perspective on Healthy Daily Living", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 9, page no. ppd277-d286, September-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2609330.pdf