Samhita and Siddhanta

INTRODUCTION

Deals with study of history of Ayurveda, its basic language Sanskrit & all the fundamental principles related to Ayurveda. Samhitas like Charaka & Ashtanga hridaya form the basic subjects.

It deals with the study of Philosophical fundamental approach of Ayurveda. The name of the department itself suggests that it elaborates the basic concepts of diagnosis and treatment. The basic concepts if applied properly and in its authentic way, it leads to the absolute knowledge of disease; which is applied to the newer diseases, too.

Darshana Shastra and the scientific base laid by them enable to amplify and implement the concepts. Sanskrit is the basic subject which has been taught to the students through this department. The subject has been included in the curriculum as it is the language of the ancient Ayurvedic texts. It has been looked upon that the student must be well versed with the language so as he would be able to read and absorb the concept explained.

VISION

To uphold the basic principles of Ayurveda in order to propagate health and wellbeing worldwide.

MISSION

1. Prepare the under graduates to cater to understand core principles of Ayurveda
2. Exploring the unexplored areas of research in Ayurveda.
3. Collect, preserve, digitalize, catalogue and publish unpublished medical manuscripts

SERVICES PROVIDED

Undergraduation program – 5 subjects (Samskrita, Padartha Vijnanam evam Ayurveda Ithihasa, Moulika siddhanta evam Astanga Hridaya, Charaka samhita purvardha and Charaka Samhita Uttarardha) are handled.

Samskrita Sambhasha Shibira (Training students with the basics of Samskrita for learning and communication) is also effectively conducted.

Shloka Patana (Method of Reciting Samskrita verses) for proper understanding is also carried out.

Lipi Shastra manthana (Collect, preserve, digitalize, catalogue and translate ancient ayurveda manuscripts) is also held.