Charak Samhita Vol.I

DETAILS: 

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09B9K3MFG
  
• Author : Prof. Ravidutt Tripathi  by Acharya Vidhyadhar Sukal 
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2019
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ Hindi
  
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 980 pages
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1200 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Charak Samhita (Volume I) edited and commented upon by Acharya Vidyadhar Shukla and Prof. Ravidutt Tripathi (with the Vaidyamanorama Hindi commentary) is one of the most authoritative, widely used standard classical textbooks for studying the foundational canon of Ayurvedic medicine. The core philosophy of this ancient text—originally compiled by Maharshi Agnivesha and redacted by Maharshi Charaka—revolves around holistic health, disease prevention (Susthasya Swasthya Rakshanam), and the diagnosis and treatment of internal illnesses (Kaya Chikitsa). Volume I comprehensively covers the first major sections of the Samhita: Sutra Sthana (fundamental principles, Dosha-Dhatu-Mala theory, and pharmacology), Nidana Sthana (etiology and pathology), Vimana Sthana (epidemiology, taste mechanics, and clinical methodology), Sarira Sthana (anatomy, embryology, and soul-body metaphysics), and Indriya Sthana (prognostic signs and clinical signs of terminal states). With clear Hindi translations, detailed conceptual notes, and practical clinical insights, this edition makes classical Sanskrit verses accessible for modern students and practitioners.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

• Acharya Vidyadhar Shukla was an eminent scholar of Ayurveda, Sanskritist, and former professor known for his profound expertise in classical Ayurvedic literature (Samhita Adhyayan). Writing with deep academic clarity, his commentary focuses on simplifying complex Sanskrit verses into precise, clinically applicable concepts.
• Prof. Ravidutt Tripathi is a highly respected Ayurvedic academician, author, and authority on classical Ayurvedic texts. His meticulous research, structural organization, and comparative notes have helped generations of BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) students and postgraduate scholars master Ayurvedic fundamentals.