This book is having the unique feature of presentation of nearly 800 pictures and also tables and line diagrams for easy understanding of the core concepts of the subject even by mediocre students. This is the second volume and it contains the remaining sections of Pūrvārtha such as Nidanasthana, Vimanasthana, and Indriyasthana. The first volume contains Sutrasthana only and was published. In the 2nd year BAMS, the students will be taught Purvartha which covers Sutrasthana, Nidanasthana, Vimanasthana, Sarirasthana, Indriyasthana.

Caraka Saṃhitā has been divided into 2 parts as Purvartha and Uttarartha. Sutrasthana (30), Nidanasthana (08), Vimanasthana (08), Sarairasthana (08), Indriyasthana (12), Chikitsasthana (30), Kalpasthana (12) and Siddhisthana (12). This treatise contains eight sections and 120 chapters’ viz. Glimpses of Caraka Saṃhita SūtrasthānaĬaraka Samhita is considered as one of the best compendia in the literature of Ayurveda and hence it has been given the status of Brihattrayee. Alphabetical index of herbs along with their botanical names.ĭ. Important Ślokās to be learnt by heart.Ĭ. Important essay questions and short notes.ī.

This book is also supplemented with the following annexuresĪ.

The Nyayas (maxims) mentioned by the commentator have been explained in detail in the text box separately to highlight their importance in understanding various concepts for the benefit of P.G.

This book is having the unique feature of presentation of nearly 700 illustrations and tables wherever necessary for easy remembrance of subject.

In this book the original Sanskrit text of Cakrapāṇi commentary has also being composed and then translated sentence wise into English in a systematic manner for better understanding by all the readers.

The third volume consist Cikitsāsthāna and the 4th volume will contain Kalpasthāna and Siddhisthāna and will be published shortly. The second volume contains Nidānasthāna to Indriyasthāna. The first volume is Sūtrasthāna and completed successfully within the stipulated time.

We have planned to complete the entire project into 4 volumes. Pūrvārtha consist Sūtrasthāna, Nidānasthāna, Vimānasthāna, Śārīrasthāna and Indriyasthāna whereas Uttarārtha consists the remaining sections such as Cikitsāsthāna, Kalpasthāna and Siddhisthāna. According to CCIM Syllabus Caraka Saṃhitā has been divided into 2 parts viz.

The objective of taking up this project is that the core concepts of the compendium should reach to every Āyurvedik student. As a teacher of Saṃhita it is my long-cherished dream to translate the entire text of the Caraka Saṃhita into English with Cakrapaṇi commentary.

Caraka Saṃhita is considered as one of the best compendia in the literature of Ayurveda and hence it has been given the status of Bṛhattrayī.

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