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Concept of Svara in Charaka Samhita

Dr. Ashwini Patil, Dr. Shreevathsa

Abstract: Ayurveda which is unique in its origin, observations and documentation of diseases and its treatment has added beauty in understanding the prognosis too. Acharyas have not left any area untouched related with preventive and curative aspect of diseases. Such one contribution is seen in Charaka Samhita. Charaka Samhita which stands first among Bruhatrayees is arranged in a systemic order in its sthanas, chapters and contents. The knowledge of Ayu is widely described in eight sthana of Charaka Samhita. Each section is focusing on the betterment of Ayu. The Sharira Sthana ends with Jatisutriya Adhyaya wherein the measurement of child is told indicating the life span. Seeing the bad signs, one can predict the Ayu, which are elaborated in Indriya sthana. This helps in understanding Chikitsa Sthana wherein treatment related to only Sadhya Rogas are said. Ayurveda classifies disease as mainly two i.e., Sadhya and Asadhya3. This classification is very important to know the prognosis of disease rather than diagnosis otherwise it can lead to loss of social respect, money and knowledge of physician4. For the proper knowledge of asadhya laxanas there is description of Arishtas in Samhita Granthas. The whole Indriya sthana of Charaka Samhita (12 chapters), 5 chapters (28 - 33) of Sushruta Samhita Sutra sthana and in 2 chapters (5-6) of Ashtanga Hrudaya Sharira sthana different types of arishtas are clearly mentioned which are helpful to explain the prognosis of a patient5. Along with Charaka Samhita, Bhela Samhita, Kashyapa Samhita and Harita Samhita also included Indriya Sthana. A total of 47 factors are mentioned to look into for the prognosis. These are again basically grouped under 2 factors i.e., those signs and symptoms which are lodged in subject and those which are understood by inauspicious signs6. Thus, it covers all the laxanas starting from Pratyaksha bhavas to Anumanagamya bhavas. In this article , svara which is one among the 47 factors is been explained from Indriya Sthana as well as from other sthana's.

Keywords: Indriya sthana, Svara, Sthana

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024

Pages: 140 - 143

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR24206131347

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