Abstract

A SUMMARY OF PRAMANAS' PART IN AYURVEDIC RESEARCH METHODS

Rakhi Choudhary*, Rashmi Pathak and Kavita Upadhyay

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a scientific system based on four Pramanas: Aptopadesha, Pratyaksha, Anumana, and Yukti. Aptopadesha is the primary method of information acquisition, Pratyaksha is direct knowledge perception, Anumana deals with inferential understanding, and Yukti emphasizes rational thought. These Pramanas play a crucial role in Ayurvedic research methodology, guiding researchers through every stage of the research process, including selecting the research problem, formulating the hypothesis, gathering data, analyzing the findings, extrapolating the findings, and publishing the findings. As the study of Ayurvedic specialties accelerates, researchers must strike a balance between Ayurvedic principles and contemporary research instruments. Siddhanta, mentioned in 44 Vadamargas, is a tool used to develop theories in four varieties: Abhyupagama Siddhanta, Sarva Tantra Siddhanta, Pratantra Siddhanta, and Adhikaran Siddhanta. A successful research project requires careful preparation and planning. Research is the search for unknown knowledge, with research methodology being the general approach used to identify, select, process, and analyze problems. In Ayurveda, valid knowledge is called Parma, and the means to acquire it are Pramana, which are crucial for developing Ayurvedic Research Methodology.

Keywords: Pramana, Pararthanumana, Research Methodology, Aptopdesha, Pratyaksha, Anumana, Yukti.