PRAKASHANAM

“Darshana Vangamaya” ~ e-book 

Darshana Vangmaya e-book

DARSHANA SERIES 7,8,9,10 RELEASED ON 21/3/2025; ON THE OCCASION OF ‘VIBHA’- FAREWELL PROGRAMME TO THE BATCH 2022-23. 

DARSHANA VANGMAYA- DARSHANA SERIES 7 

Integration of different streams of the Indian knowledge system is mandatory for a 
proper understanding of Ayurveda concepts and appropriate application in Ayurveda practice. 
knowing different schools of Indian philosophy helps with personal growth and social harmony 
too. In this direction ,efforts are made to explore the concepts of different Darshana, their understandings, and the application of the same in Ayurveda practice. 
Contents of “Darshana Vangmaya” are :-
Introduction to Darshana
Introduction to Aatika Darshana
A note on Sankhya Darshana and it’s relevance in Ayurveda
A Note in Yoga Darshana and it’s relevance in Ayurveda 
A Note on Nyaya Darshana and it’s relevance in Ayurveda 
A Note on vaisheshika Darshana and it’s relevance in Ayurveda 
A Note on Mimamsa Darshana and it’s relevance in Ayurveda 
Introduction to Nastika darshana
A note on Bouddha Darshana and it’s relevance in Ayurveda 
A Note on Jaina Darshana and it’s relevance in Ayurveda 
A Note on Charvaka Darshana and it’s relevance in Ayurveda

CHARAKA VYAKHYA VANGMAYA- DARSHANA SERIES 8


Saṃhitā are considered as highly codified store houses of ancient wisdom. Each Saṃhitās
have their own style of narrating such as sthāna, catuṣka, adhyāya, sūtra, śloka, pāda etc. 
Facts have been presented in Samhitas as sūtras. The same sutras have been made easier to 
understand comprehensively in commentaries by critical interpretation and elaboration. 
Thus, the commentaries serve the purpose of not only providing the meaning of difficult words 
but also supplement the extended ideas by furnishing additional information on the subject. 
The Commentator quotes the previous authors’ views and after critical verification gives his 
own conclusions as well. This requires a wide and thorough knowledge of the existing 
literature of Saṃhitās and Commentaries along with sufficient background of allied 
literature. Moreover, a commentator with his critical and analytical faculty verifies the facts 
and arrives at a rational conclusion. The practice of writing commentaries on the classical 
texts of Ayurveda began during the saṅgraha period. There are around 43 Sanskrit 
commentaries written on Charaka Samhita, among which few are available in entirety and 
many have been incompletely preserved and passed on.
Contents of Charaka vyakhya vangmaya are :-
Introduction to Vyākhyā Vāṅmaya on Carakasaṃhitā
Critical Analysis of Jejjaţa’s Nirantarapadavyākhya on Carakasaṃhitā
Critical Analysis of Cakrapāṇidatta’s ĀyurvedaDeepika Vyakya on Carakasaṃhitā
Critical Analysis of Śivadāsa Sena’s commentary Carakatattvapradīpikā on Carakasaṃhitā
Critical Analysis of Gaṅgādhara’s commentary Jalpakalpataru on Carakasaṃhitā
Critical Analysis of YogīndranāthaSena’s commentary Carakopaskāraon Carakasaṃhitā


 
SUSRUTA VYAKHYA VANGMAYA- DARSHANA SERIES 9

Sushruta Samhita is one of the Brihatrayi, written by Acharya Sushruta. This text includes information’s about Ashtanga anga of Ayurveda with Shalya tantra as the Pradhana anga. All the ancient Indian Scientific literatures is composed in an esoteric manner and to decode this, commentaries play a major role. Every Mula grantha will have multiple commentaries written over it, and these commentaries try to simplify the concept from the main text, make the reader to connect with the views of the author and they also place their own view or understanding of the text which adds a multidimensional view to the Grantha.

In this purview, Sushruta Samhita, which has multiple commentaries written on it, amongt which most of them are partially available and very few are completely available. Dalhana vyakhya is the only one that is fully available and Bhanumati teeka and Gayadasa teeka are partially available. In the present paper, these three commentaries will be reviewed systematically for their special contribution in unveiling the text and for their way of composing and compiling the text.   

 Contents-  

1. NOTE ON CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF NYAYA CHANDRIKA COMMENTRY ON SUSRUTHA SAMHITA BY GAYADASA ACHARYA.

2.NOTE ON CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON BHANUMATI VYAKHYA ON SUSHRUTA SAMHITA BY CHAKRAPANIDATTA ACHARYA

3. NOTE ON CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON NIBANDHA SAMGRAHA VYAKHYA ON SUSHRUTA SAMHITA BY DALHANA ACHARYA

 

RAMAYANA AYUR- DRAVYA KOSHA—DARSHANA 

SERIES 10 



 “AYURVIKASAM”




“AYURVIKASAM”

        – a literary treasure is the honest efforts of PG Scholars of Ayurveda samhita & Siddhanta, GAMC Mysore(2011-2016). Keeping particular subject in centre, an effort has been made to give comprehensive orientation. Compendium on Kala- Aturopakrama-Srotas-Guna-Vyadhi & SWOT Analysis of Caraka samhita, the E-books published by the department are here by introduced into a the blog,  a public domain.

Let the seekers of knowledge utilise this knowledge bank so that the efforts of the pg scholars be fruitful in transferring & transforming the current knowledge to the next generation.




COMPENDIUM ON ATUROPAKRAMA
Ayurveda is developed on the basis of the tridosha theory and therefore they are inseparable. Vata, Pitta and Kapha form the three pillars of sareera. The normalcy and abnormalcy of the doshas in their respective sthana cause the healthy and disease state respectively. Attainment of purushartha – the ultimate aim of life will be hindered by this disease state. The aim of Ayurveda is twofold – Management of existing diseases and Prevention of new diseases by maintaining the homeostasis. For the same purpose trisutra ayurveda is told i.e., hetu, linga and aushadha sutra.  Aushadhasutra comprises Aturopakrama or Chikitsa which is the core of ayurveda.
Aturopakrama places great emphasis on eradicationof diseases by paying close attention to balance in one’s life through right thinking, diet, lifestyle and herbs.
Aturopakrama encompasses various techniques for assessing health and management of diseases.
Before planning the treatment, the prodromal symptoms, cardinal signs and symptoms of the disease and the suitability of the patient for treatment should be assessed.Then, the suitable method of Chikitsa should be utilised. Ayurveda recognizes that each individual is unique; each responds differently to the many aspects of life, each possesses different strengths and weaknesses.
This E- book deals with the basic principles of Chikitsa, different management principles andfactors to be considered during Chikitsa.
The contents of ‘Compendium on Aturopakrama’ are –
  • General principles of classification of chikitsa
  • Utility of chikitsa sutras in the management of diseases
  • Chikitsa of Āmavastha of disease
  • Dosha sthananusara chikitsa
  • Santarpana chikitsa – Analysis and its application
  • Apatarpana chikitsa – Analysis and its application
  • Shodhana- Relevance and application
  • Shamana chikitsa – Relevance and application
  • Methodology of shadvidha upakrama- the ayurvedic methodology of principles of treatment.
  • Langhana upkrama – Analysis and application
  • Brimhana upakrama – Principles and application.
  • Rookshana upakrama – Principles and application
  • Snehana upakrama – Principles and application
  • Svedana upakrama – Analysis and application
  • Stambhana upakrama- Relevance and application 





COMPENDIUM ON KĀLA
Kāla” is vibhu (omnipotent) and is the unique and specific causative factor of all effects. Kāla pervades each and every aspect of Ayu.
Ayurvedic system of medicine aims at maintenance of health in a healthy individual and   alleviation of diseases in a diseased person. Thus ayurveda helps in attaining the purusharthas.Kāla is a primary factor in Ayurveda on which dosha, agni, bala, ahara, vyadhi, oushadha and chikitsa are related.
Human being should accomodate himself with the changes of  Kāla (time). Modification of life style according to the changes of Kāla helps in maintaining the homeostasis of the individual. Individual must consume food and perform his daily routine suitable to Kāla. Manifestation of disease is decided by time factor. Chikitsa (Treatment modalities) should be planned based on  Kāla only.
The e – book‘Compendium on Kāla’emphasises on exploring the theoretical descriptions, analysis and practical utility of  Kāla.It deals with the philosophical basics of kala, diurnal variations, seasonal variations, ayurvedic management principles in each season, consideration of age in ayurvedictreatment, consideration of kala in panchakarma and ayurvedicchronotherapy.
The contents of ‘Compendium on Kāla’ are –
  • Kāla – An āyurvedic and dārshanik perspective
  • Consideration of kāla in dinacharya
  • Significance of rutu and ecological principles
  • Hemanta and shishirarutu – principles, analysis and application
  • Vasantarutu-principles analysis and application
  • Greeshmarutu – its analysis and application
  • Varsharutu – principles, analysis & application
  • Sharadrutu-principles analysis and application
  • AharasevanaKāla – an analysis and application
  • Vaya- a basic consideration in treatment
  • KriyaKāla – concept, analysis and application
  • OushadhasevanaKāla  -basic concepts
  • Application of oushadhasevanaKāla in samanaoushadhi
  • Consideration of Kāla in panchakarma
  • Chronological  principles in  medicine  
COMPENDIUM ON ‘SROTAS’ DARSHANA SERIES – 3

The concept of Srotas is one of the most fundamental theories in Ayurveda. It is the 
most debated topics in Ayurveda. The involvement of Srotas is mentioned in almost all the 
diseases. Understanding the concept of Srotas is challenging because it is closely related to 
both the anatomy and physiology of human body. Acharya Charaka has mentioned the 
pathological involvements of Srotas in Nijavyadhis whereas Acharya Sushruta says that the 
pathological involvement of Srotas begins only when their mula or origin is inflicted. 
Contents of “Compendium on Srotas” are :-
INTRODUCTION TO SROTAS 
PRANA VAHA SROTAS 
ANNA VAHA SROTAS
UDAKA VAHA SROTAS
RASA VAHA SROTAS
RAKTHA VAHA SROTAS
MAMSA VAHA SROTAS
MEDO VAHA SROTAS
ASTHI VAHA SROTAS
MAJJA VAHA SROTAS
SHUKRA VAHA SROTAS
PURISHA VAHA SROTAS
MOOTRA VAHA SROTAS
SWEDA VAHA SROTAS
ANUKTHA SROTAS
COMPENDIUM ON ‘GUNA’-  DARSHANA SERIES – 4


The basic principles of Ayurveda are influenced by darshanas and the concept of padartha is not an exception. The padartha explained in darshana shastra is aimed at attainment of moksha. But Ayurveda advocates proper knowledge of padarthas for maintaining dhatu samyata which is the prerequisite for attaining moksha. Charaka samhita has described padartha in the first chapter of sutra sthana which highlights its importance. The padartha explained by Charaka samhita includes samanya, vishesha, guna, dravya, karma and samvaya,
Among these shat padarthas, dravya is said to be pradhana since it is the ashraya for guna and karma. Karma in turn is understood by the associated guna present in dravya. Thus proper understanding of guna helps to understand both dravya and karma in a better way. So this presentation is an attempt to understand the concept of guna from both Ayurvedic and Darshnika perspectives.
The Contents of “Compendium on Guna’ is :-
Understanding concept of guna
Introduction to sharirika gunas
Concept and Application of:-
1. Guru-Laghu
2. Snigdha-Ruksha
3. Ushna-Sheeta
4. Tikshna-Manda
5. Sthira-Sara
6. Mrudu-kathina
7. Vishada-Pichchila
8. Shlakshna-Khara
9. Sukshma-Sthula
10. Sandra-Drava
11. 11. Vvavavi-Vikasi
12.Sugandha-Durgandha
Concept and Application of Anya Gunas
Concept and Application of Dosha Gunas
Concept and Application of Paradi gunas
1. Para apara
2. Yukthi sankhya
3. Samvoga vibhaga
4. Pruthakthva Parimana
5. Samskara abhyasa
Concept and Application of Saartha Gunas
Concept and Application of Atma gunas
1. Budhi
2. Sukha dukha
3. Dwesha
4. Ichha
5. Prayathna
COMPENDIUM ON ‘VYADHI’-  DARSHANA SERIES – 5

For Aturavikara Prashamana, the knowledge about disease origin and its progress is 
very important. This knowledge regarding disease manifestation and stages of disease should 
be understood properly to get good results in Chikitsa.
Vyadhi is the one which causes disturbances in mind and body; vyadhi may be due to 
various etiological factors resulting in vitiation of tri doshas vitiated doshas starts to 
accumulate in their own sites. This is followed by prakopaavastha, and then doshas leave 
their own sites and come out, their prasara starts throughout the body. While they are in 
prasara avastha if they find any kha vaigunya their sthanasamshraya occurs. This results in 
manifestation of disease. 
The Contents of “Compendium on Vyadhi” is :-
Review of literature:
 Derivation 
 Definition 
 Synonyms 
 Classification 
Vyadhi ashrayas 
1) Nidanarthakarathva 
2) Hethusankaratva 
3) Vyadhisankarathva 
4) Guruvyadhita and lagu vyadhita 
5) Stages occuring due to changes in doshas 
 Kriya kala 
 Vegaavstha avegavastha 
 Dhosha paka 
6) Stages occuring due to changes in dushya 
 Dhathupakavastha 
 Dhathu gatavastha 
 Nava-jeerna avastha 
 Uttana-gambhira avastha 
7) Stages occuring due to change in condition of srothrodha or srothovaigunya 
 Antarvegi-bahirvegi avastha 
 Ajathodaka-pichavastha-jalodaka avstha 
8) Stages occurring due to change in condition of ama and agnimandya 
 Sama-nirama avastha 
 Asukari-chirakari avastha 
9) Santharpanotha-apatharpanotha vyadhis 
Contemporary view 
Discussion 
Conclusion


COMPENDIUM ON’SWOT ANALYSIS OF CHARAKA SAMHITA ‘-  DARSHANA SERIES – 6

Critical analysis along with classics is the best expedient. Different advancements 
facilitate to understand the ayurvedic treatises in better way. In other way recent 
technologies and methodologies of different fields should be utilized to understand 
and implement Ayurveda literature in better way. Jnana (Real and True 
Knowledge) can be obtained through Shastra (Concepts and Applications) as well 
as Tarka (Critical Analysis).SWOT-Analysis, an emerging methodology in all 
fields of life certainly can be utilized to understand the Samhitas appropriately. 
Even though strengths and opportunities are enumerable in the field of Ayurveda, 
there are weaknesses and threats in this field due to ignorance of people of 
Ayurveda.
Here an effort has been made to analyse Charaka Samhita with the background of 
SWOT analysis. ‘Traditional meets Technology’ is the main theme of this effort. 
Contents of ” Compendium on SWOT analysis of Charaka Samhita ” :- 
INTRODUCTION 
SWOT ANALYSIS
SWOT ANALYSIS OF 
SUTRA STHANA
SWOT ANALYSIS OF 
NIDANA STHANA
SWOT ANALYSIS OF 
VIMANA STHANA
SWOT ANALYSIS OF 
SHAARIRA STHANA
SWOT ANALYSIS OF 
INDRIYA STHANA
SWOT ANALYSIS OF 
CHIKITSA STHANA
SWOT ANALYSIS OF
KALPA STHANA
SWOT ANALYSIS OF 
SIDDHI STHANA

PG AYURVEDA SAMHITA-SIDDHANTA- MYSURU, KARNATAKA

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