Abstract

AN INSIGHT INTO THE INDRIYA STHANA OF HARITA SAMHITA

Dr. Ashwini Patil* and Dr. Shreevathsa

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Abstract

Background: 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 Indriya Sthana. Ayurveda classifies disease as mainly two i.e., Sadhya and Asadhya. 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 physician. For the proper knowledge of asadhya laxanas there is description of Arishtas in all the Samhita Granthas. Along with Charaka Indriya Sthana, Harita Samhita has a unique approach towards understanding the Arishta Lakshana’s. Objectives: To study conceptually Indriya Sthana of Harita Samhita. Materials and Methods: A literary review of Indriya Sthana of Harita Samhita(Classical text).

Keywords: Indriya Sthana, Harita Samhita, Arishta Lakshana’s.