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Thus the sixth chapter entitled [[Tasyashiteeya]] (one’s diet and behavior for different seasons) of [[Sutra Sthana]] is completed, in the treatise compiled by Agnivesha and revised by Charak.

Thus the sixth chapter entitled [[Tasyashiteeya]] (one’s diet and behavior for different seasons) of [[Sutra Sthana]] is completed, in the treatise compiled by Agnivesha and revised by Charak.

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' / Fundamental Principles ===

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* The strength of a person varies according to seasonal changes. The ''doshas'' undergo physiological variations as per change in season. In order to maintain equilibrium and sustain health, a person should change his diet and lifestyle according to the season.  

* The strength of a person varies according to seasonal changes. The ''doshas'' undergo physiological variations as per change in season. In order to maintain equilibrium and sustain health, a person should change his diet and lifestyle according to the season.  

* Human beings function like a microcosm of the universe and the physiological changes are predominantly affected by the changes in macrocosm e.g, geothermal changes due to the Sun or the effects of the Moon and other celestial bodies. The rotation of the Earth around the Sun and rotation of Moon around the Earth result in changes in season. The Sun is responsible for temperature variations on Earth and this leads to changes in the physical and mental strength of a microcosm.   

* Human beings function like a microcosm of the universe and the physiological changes are predominantly affected by the changes in macrocosm e.g, geothermal changes due to the Sun or the effects of the Moon and other celestial bodies. The rotation of the Earth around the Sun and rotation of Moon around the Earth result in changes in season. The Sun is responsible for temperature variations on Earth and this leads to changes in the physical and mental strength of microcosm.   

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The effect of seasonal variations on an individual’s physiological strength are as follows:  

The effect of seasonal variations on an individual’s physiological strength are as follows:  

*One should follow the diet and lifestyle with opposite properties of the place of residence and seasons in order to preserve health and prevent diseases.

*One should follow the diet and lifestyle with opposite properties of the place of residence and seasons in order to preserve health and prevent diseases.

=== ''Vidhi vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Vidhi vimarsha'' / Applied Inferences ===

==== Division of ''samvatsara'' (year) and ''ritus'' ====

==== Division of ''samvatsara'' (year) and ''ritus'' ====