Abstract

A REVIEW ON KUMAR TANTRAM WRITTEN BY RAVANA (TEXT WITH HINDI COMMENTARY)

Dr. Yogita K. Shrivas* and Dr. R. P. Tiwari

Abstract

Kaumarbhritya is one of the Ashtangas of Ayurveda. It covers the period from prenatal phase to Kumaravastha which includes manifold changes in the body. Out of eight branches of Ayurveda, Kayachikitsa, Shalya, Shalakya and Kaumarbhritya with Stree roga and Prasuti Tantra form the main streams. In ancient times, there may have existed different text books of Ayurveda dedicated to a specific branch. General perception is that Charak Samhita is ideal for Kayachikitsa, Susruta Samhita for Shalya, and Vagbhat samhita, a blend of both. Kashyap Samhita is dedicated to Kaumarbhritya with child centric theme. Unfortunately it is not completely available. Kaumarbhritya related matter is found scattered in many places in Bruhattrayi and Laghuttrayi. Some chapters of Sharangdhar Samhita, Yog Ratnakar and Bhaishajya Ratnavali also deal with the disease and treatment part of Kaumarbhritya. Kumartantram is also a part of Kaumarbhritya related literature available in Sanskrit which was produced for readers with Hindi commentary. It may not be known to many students and readers, but may contribute to some extent in Ayurvediya kaumarbhritya.

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