Rachana Shaarir (Ayurvediya Sharir Rachana Vigyan)

DETAILS : 

• Author : Acharya Ved Tarachand Sharma
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt.ltd
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 31 March 2023
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 2/e, Reprint 2024
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 526 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9356961689
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9356961685
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 550  g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Rachana Shaarir (Ayurvediya Sharir Rachana Vigyan), authored by the eminent Ayurvedic academic and clinician Acharya Ved Tarachand Sharma and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, is a seminal, curriculum-aligned textbook on human anatomy. Written to bridge ancient Vedic structural pathology with modern surgical anatomy, this comprehensive manual serves as a primary foundational text for undergraduate (BAMS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) scholars across medical universities in India.

The primary objective of the volume is to demystify Rachana Sharir (the science of bodily structure) by systematically mapping the classical formulations found in ancient Samhitas (Sushruta Samhita and Charaka Samhita) onto contemporary medical parameters. Rather than keeping the Sanskrit concepts purely theoretical, Acharya Sharma structurally aligns them with modern human dissection and radiological studies across highly organized chapters:

• Sira, Dhamani, and Srotas Vijnana: Breaks down the traditional mapping of the circulatory, lymphatic, and metabolic transport channels, comparing them to modern arteries, veins, and capillaries.
• Marma Vijnana (Vulnerable Anatomical Points): Provides an exhaustive, clinically vital study of the 107 vital energy spots (Marmas). It details the surgical implications, underlying modern anatomical structures (nerve plexuses, major blood vessels), and the traumatic consequences of injuries to these zones.
• Dhatu and Ashaya Rachana: Analyzes the traditional Ayurvedic view of tissue composition (Dhatus) and visceral cavities (Ashayas), illuminating how major organ systems function in anatomical harmony.
• Syllabus Enhancements: The latest editions incorporate updated modules on the structural anatomy of teeth, nails, and hair, meticulously conforming to the guidelines set by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Ministry of Ayush.
• Modern Integration and Radiology: Introduces fundamental concepts of modern surface anatomy, structural variations, and imaging techniques (X-rays, CT scans) to make the text highly practical for clinical diagnostics.

A defining feature of Acharya Sharma's pedagogical approach is its extreme clarity. The text features easy-to-reproduce line diagrams, comparative tables, and definition charts tailored explicitly for rapid high-yield revision before university theory and viva-voce examinations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Acharya Vaidya Ved Tarachand Sharma is a highly revered figure in contemporary Ayurvedic medical education, celebrated for his mastery over traditional Shastric anatomy and his contributions to classical literature. With decades of rigorous academic oversight, institutional teaching, and clinical expertise, he specializes in translating cryptic, poetic Sanskrit medical texts into structured, student-friendly learning material.

Acharya Sharma’s authorial style is distinctly scannable, academically disciplined, and free from redundant jargon. He has authored multiple definitive textbooks—including highly popular volumes on Kriya Sharir (Human Physiology)—making his works standard required reading in Ayurvedic universities nationwide. Through his literature, he continues to lead the effort to integrate traditional systems of medicine into modern evidence-based clinical practice.