Abstract

ROLE OF SAMANYA AND VISHESHA SIDDHANTA IN CHIKITSA ASPECT

Dr. Yogesh Bhalchandra Mhatre*, Dr. Manoj Nimbalkar and Dr. Narayan Sabu

Abstract

Among the various principles, Samanya-Vishesha Principle is one of the unique concepts mentioned in Ayurveda. The term Samanya implies similarity or uniformity or the one which causes increase in substance. while the term Vishesha talks about dissimilarity or non uniformity or the one which causes decrease in substance. According to Ayurveda, the basis for disease manifestation is either Vriddhi or Kshaya of Doshas and bringing back to normalcy of these Doshas leads to the restoration of health. This process of bringing normalcy is known as Chikitsa and the basic principle of the Chikitsa is Samanya and Vishesha siddhanta. When these dosha and dhatus are brought to their equilibrium, healthy status is attained. The healthy status is attained through the application of Samanya-vishesha principle. The Samanya- Vishesh principle strengthens the doshas and dhatus that have become weak by its similarities and reduces doshas and dhatus which are increased by its dissimilarities causing imbalances. Thus, it plays a crucial role in treating diseases and has become the fundamental principle for Ayurvedic management. The details of this Siddhanta are explained elaborately in this full paper.

Keywords: Vriddhi, kshaya, Doshas, Siddhantha, Samanya, Vishesha.