VASANTA RUTU
“Nature’s artistry unfolds , painting the world with delight”
01 TYYFEATURES OF VASANTA RUTU
02 EFFECTS ON BODY
CONTENTS 03
REGIMES TO BE FOLLOWED
04 DOSHA IVOLVEMENT
05 FESTIVALS CELEBRATED
01
Features of Vasanta Rutu
The wind blows in the south of malayagiri. All
atmosphere is pure, forest and gardens appear
b e a u t i f u l d u e t o f l o w r i n g o f P a l a s a , Ka m a l a ,
Bakula, Amra and Ashoka. Everywhere melodious
sound of nightingale and bhramara (bees) are
heard. the trees are full of tender leaves.
02 Effects on Body
• It is the 1st rutu as per Panchanga.
• It comes under Chaitra and Vaishaka i.e mid march and mid may.
• It comes under Adana Kla i.e Uttarayana.
• It has mainly pleasent weather, blooming flowers, return to greenary after winter
and gentle breeze.
• Kapha becomes liquified by the heat of sun
• It diminishes the Agni. So gives rise to many disorders
• Nasya and Vamana are adviced
03 Regimen [Ahara]
PTHYA APATHYA
Laghu ahara, Ruksha ahara Guru ahara
Yava, Goduma, Madhu Sheetha ahara
Jangama mamsa,Asavaarista Snighdha ahara
Sidhu Mardhvik, Madhava Madhura ahara
Water medicated with ginger, Amla ahara
khadira, honey & musta.
04
Regimen [Vihara]
PATHYA
APATHYA
Shodana , Shamana &Udhvarthana
to decrease Kapha Divaswapna i.e Daysleep
Vyayama, Thiksha
vamana,Dhoomapana,
Bath with powders of Karpura,
Chandana, Agaru & Kumkuma
Be pleased by loved ones’s gazes of
lotus eyes.
Spend time in garden with colourfull
flowers & surrounded by water
Spend time with friends
05 Dosha Involvement
Kapha which increase in Shishira(cold season)
Liquefied by the hest of the Sun in Vasanta
Can diminish the Agni
Give rise to many disease
Hence Kapha should be controlled quickly, by giving
Thikshna Vamana, Nasya and other therapies
PHASE DESCRIPTION
SANCHAYA During Sishira Rutu (late winter), Kapha
(Accumulation) accumulation due to cold and heavy qualities.
PRAKOPA In Vasanta Rutu, the increasing warmth
(Aggravation) liquefies accumulated Kapha , making it
mobile and aggravated.
VYADHI UTHPATI This aggravated Kapha causes disease like
Allergies, Cold , Cough, Heaviness,Slower
digestion etc
KHSAYA
Shelsma vasanthe cha prakopamayathi , vata: kaniyan bavanthi
In Vasanta Rutu, Kapha becomes aggravated and Vata is reduced or
remains ina a subsideal state
DOSHA EFFECTS IN VASANTHA RUTU
KAPA Increases (vrudhi or prakopa)
PITTA Slightly decreases or stable
VATA Decreases (kshaya)
OPPOSING QUALITIES -: WHY KAPHA GETS DISTRUBED
KAPHA GUNA VASANTA GUNA INTERACTIONS
SHEETA (cold) Ushna (warm) Melts Kapha
SNIGDHA (unctuous) Ruksha (dry) Reduces lubrication
GURU (heavy) Laghu (light) Induces movement
MANDA ( slow) Thikshna (sharp) Stimulates activity
These opposite qualities provoke Kapha into movement - Leading to Kapha Prakopa
PRATICAL EFFECTS -: 1. Increased mucus
2. Lethary
3. Sluggish digestion(Manda agni)
4. Breathing issues (Kapha obstructing Vata)
06
Festivals In Vasanta Rutu
Vasanta rutu or spring , in India is assosiated with several
festivals,
including 1. Vasanta Panchami 6. Ramnavmi
2. Holi
3. Ugadi
4. Hanuman Jayanthi
5. Gudhi Padwa
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