Abstract

INDRIYA SHARIR W.S.R. TO RACHANA SHARIR – A LITERARY REVIEW

Vd. Rajshekhar Tokare, Vd. Satyamma, Vd. Choudhari Jagannath*

Abstract

Indriya Sharir is a fundamental concept in Ayurveda that explains the anatomical and functional aspects of sensory and motor organs. Rachana Sharir, dealing with structural anatomy, provides the physical basis for Indriyas. The proper understanding of Indriya Sharir in relation to Rachana Sharir is essential for comprehending perception, cognition, and interaction of the body with the external environment. Classical Ayurvedic texts describe Indriyas as subtle yet structurally supported entities associated with specific Adhisthana (sites), Dravya, and Panchabhautika composition. This literary review aims to analyze and correlate the concept of Indriya Sharir with Rachana Sharir based on classical Ayurvedic literature. The study highlights anatomical correlations of Dnanendriya and Karmendriya, their structural foundations, and relevance in understanding health and disease.

Keywords: Indriya Sharir, Rachana Sharir, Jnanendriya, Karmendriya, Ayurveda Anatomy