importance of charak Samhita in Ayurveda.pptx

Ayurveda

1. IMPORTANCE OF CHARAK SAMHITA IN AYURVEDA

2. Introduction • Ayurveda is Pancham -Veda as per Acharya Kashyapa .

• The glory of Ayurveda is because of the rich and authentic knowledge.

• The source of rich and authentic knowledge is none other than Ayurveda- Samhitas . That’s why there is huge importance of charak Samhita in Ayurveda

3. • Ayurveda-Samhita means compendia having systematically arranged text comprising of Ashtanga -Ayurveda. • These are endowed with peculiar characteristic features which are advocated for the ideal medical text. विविधानि हि शास्त्राणि भिषजां ..तदभिप्रपद्येत शास्त्रम् ॥ ( चरकसंहिता विमानस्थान-8/3 )

4. It describes the principles of Ayurveda ( panchamah : tridosha & dhatu siddhanta , food, prakriti , agni , etc.) and its eignt branches. Emphasises on promotive and preventive measures for health ( dinacharya , ratricharya , ritucharya , sadvritta , rasayana & vajikarana ) Rational classification of dravyas and description of 50 groups based on their action and use. Therapeutics of single drug, simple combination & special combinations-yoga for curing various diseases are given. Methods of clinical examination & assessment through yukti is discussed. Ethics and basics of medical practice are elaborated. Detail description of almost every known disease is given. Disease, its definition, synonym, nidaan (cause), samprapti (pathology), rupa-bheda (type-states), cikitsa siddhanta (treatment principles), pathya (diet & regimen) and prognosis are discussed.

5. Base or foundation of the Ayurveda Samhitas are the initial written documents of the Ayurveda • These are considered significant similar to root of the plant, means Ayurveda chikitsa is developed and flourished on the base of Samhitas such as- 1) Charak -Samhita deals with Ashtanga Ayurveda mainly for Kayachikitsa 2) Sushrut -Samhita deals with Ashtanga Ayurveda mainly for Shalya-Tantra 3) Kashyapa -Samhita deals with Ashtanga Ayurveda mainly for Kaumarbhritya 4) Nimi-tantra mainly for shalakya Tantra

6. Valid fundamental doctrines • Ayurveda Samhitas advocate the fundamental doctrines which are time tested and valid through the ages. Theses are as follows-
1) Triguna siddhanta 2) Panchamahabhuta siddhanta 3) Tridosha siddhanta 4) Dosha , dhatu and mala siddhanta 5) Agni, koshtha and prakriti siddhanta 6) Loka-purusha samya siddhanta 7) Shatpadartha-siddhanta 8) Vyadhi siddhanta 9) Dwividh-upakrama siddhanta 10) Shadupakrama-siddhanta

7. Broader aspect & Unique approach • Ayurveda Samhitas possess broader view in all the aspects such as- 1)Concept of Ayu - Chaturvidha Ayu 2)Concept of Health- Multidimensional health
3)Concept of disease Doshaja as well as Karmaja diseases
4) Concept of treatment- rational as well as divine therapy
5) Laukiki-chikitsa as well as naishthiki-chiktsa Concept of this life and life beyond

8. Proper emphasis on individualized medicine • Charak -Samhita declares very firmly that only that medicin be the best one which is considered individually.
• Prakriti based chikitsa in Ayurveda is one of the examples of individualized medicine.
• Individualized medicine is discussed considering the dosha , Bheshaj , body strength, season, sharir , vaya , satmya etc.
• Quantity of diet and exercise has not been fixed by Ayurvedists which shows the individualized approach

9. Rationality in all the context • Ayurveda Samhitas are endowed with rationality in all the co

• Different rules of diet and life style for healthy and diseased persons shows the rationality.

• Treatment is advised according to stage of the disease. Indication and contra indication changes even in same disease according to stage of disease.

• General and exceptional instructions available in samhitas show the rationality.

10. Enlighten about the art of living • Ayurveda Samhitas are not only concern with the treatment aspect but with all the aspects of the life. • Daily routine, seasonal routine and Sadvritta (noble acts) described in samhitas are the way of ideal living. • Concept of the Purushartha-chatushtaya is the holistic approach of art of living. • Samhita enlighten about how to behave in society, politics and other areas of the life.

11. Nature based approach • Consideration of nature of the human, diet and medicine: observed.
• Natural entities such as the sunrays, air, water, milk and different natural objects are advised in the treatment.
• Body resist to many diseases is well versed in samhitas by mention of Vyadhikshamatva • Swabhavavad and Swabhavoparamavad can be considered under the nature based approach.

12. List of some in detail discussed disease • List of some in detail discussed diseases 1) Jwar (Fever) 2) Raktapitta (Bleeding disorders) 3) Vatavyadhi 4) Kamala (Jaundice) 5) Prameha (Diabetes) 6) Kushta (Skin disorder) 7) Swas (Respiratory disorders) 8) Rajyakshma (TB ) 9)Pandu( Anemia ) 10) Yonivyapada ( Gynae disorders) 11) Hrdroga 12) A rsha (Piles), etc. (*The near co-relation is given in bracket)

13. List of some very efficient medicines • List of some very efficient medicines 1) Chyawanprash 2) Narayan Churna 3) Shitopaladi Churna 4) Pusyanuga Churna 5) Khadiradi Gutika 6) Bala Taila 7) Pinda Taila 8) Panchagavya Ghrita 9) Mahakalyanaka Ghrita 9) Abhayarista 10) Punarnava Mandoor , etc.

14. Scientific way of discussions • Each and every topic is described rationally following the cause and effect theory.
• Every statement in Samhitas is followed by valid logics.
• Due respect is given to the view of different scholars
• Abundance of questioning and Friendly discussions ( Sandhaya-Sambhasha )- a scientific temperament
• Abundance of experiments, observations and examination

15. • Charak samhita has huge importance Because of all the above aspects discussed and even more not discussed • It gives information from food to liberation i.e. From the simple thing as aahar to the purpose of life moksha • It tecahes the happy joyful fulfilled healthy life

16. Name – Vasundhara Rajaprabhu Jadhav College – Vidarbha Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya , Amravati Subject – Samhita Adhyayan-2 Topic – Importance of Charak Samhita in Ayurveda Roll.no . – 22 Guided by – Vd . Vilobh Bharatiya Sir

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