ALUNA TEMPLE MAGAZINE EDITION No4 'BRIDGES' | Page 67

SUMMER SEASON (GRISHMA RITU)
This season sun is hot and penetrating, sun heat is maximum, environment is
hot and sky remains clear. Wind is in direct North West direction air is dry,
light, hot and sometimes unpleasant day. Moonlight is pleasant. Atmosphere is
bright and hot. Effect of moon is negligible. Land becomes hot and dry
especially during day time. Water becomes hot and light, very little water in
rivers. They are always muddy and meshy, and do not have any current.
According to modern day calendar it falls in the season of June, July and
August. This season has the dominance of PITTA dosha in the nature.

LIFESTYLE
1. People should not do over exertion and excess of physical work

2. Avoid too much exercise. Swimming would be the best option.
3. Should make arrangements to keep one self cool
4. Should avoid outside work
during day time
5. Should apply sandal oil or
sandal paste on the body to
protect one self from heat.
6. Avoid sexual intercourse
everyday.
7. Try to wear soft, light
colored and thin clothes made
out of cotton.
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DIET
1. Avoid usage of Spicy, Sour and Salty taste containing products.
2. Drinking of strong alcohol should be avoided as it has properties which dries up
the bodies fluids and makes it weak.
3. Consume plenty of fluids which help in combating lost fluid of the body by
sweat.
4. Also should consume chilled sweet tasting liquids like extracts of juicy fruits
especially of watermelon
5. Black grapes and coconut water should be consumed.
6. Avoid heavy food and oily food products

7. Start taking dairy products.
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