Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF CHATUSKA METHODOLOGY DESCRIBED IN CHARAKA SAMHITA SUTRA STHANA

Dr. Rashesh J. Bhut*, Dr. Rajashree Chitre and Dr. R. L. Thakar

Abstract

The term “Samhita” refers to complete compilation of specific beneficial knowledge necessary for the development of different aspects of life. By that the perfect management of life can be achieved. The word Samhita originally was used for Vedic literature, which covered every aspect of life. Ayurvedik classical texts also cover all aspects of life. So they are also known as Samhita. In Samhita, Charaka Samhita is an authentic treasure of knowledge & science of life by which one can attain real positive health. The following Shloka of Charaka Samhita describes this work, It has put onward three fold lines of treatment as,[1] Extinction of disease.[2] Prevention of disease[3] Maintaining of health The whole Charaka Samhita is divided into eight Sthana. Among them Sutra sthana is described first. The nectar from all the flowers of the rest 7 Sthanas is collected to design the Sutra Sthana. The Sutra possessing such a broad speculum are collected to comprehend the Samhita or Tantra. But the essence of the Samhita is extracted in its Sutra sthana only. Among the eight Sthana, Sutra sthana serves as the brain of the whole treatise because it governs and represents other Sthana also. (Ch. Su. 30/45).

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