AYURVEDA SAMHITA SIDDHANTA & SANSKRIT
About the Department
Ayurveda Samhita Siddhanta and Sanskrit Department deals about teaching the ‘Basic Principles’ of Ayurveda. The understanding of Ayurveda, Samhita, Siddhanta and Sanskrit learnings are being clubbed together under this single department as they are interconnected subjects. Samhita refers to the classical texts of Ayurveda, such as Charaka Samhita, Ashtanga Hrudaya and Sushruta Samhita. These texts are primarily written in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. Siddhanta focuses on the fundamental principles and philosophical concepts underlying Ayurvedic medicine, which are derived from these Samhitas. And the Department initiates the learning of Sanskrit. In the 1st profession of BAMS the Learning subjects are ‘Sanskrit and Ayurveda Itihasa’ which teaches the basics of Sanskrit reading and learning as well the historical aspects of origin and flourishing of Ayurvedic Science. Secondly, ‘Samhita Adhyayan-1’ which comprises of Ashtanga Hrudaya and Charaka Samhita study materials which teaches the basics of Ayurveda Principles. And 3rd is ‘Padarth Vignjan, which teaches the fundamental principles of Ayurveda and Quantum Mechanism in relation with the Indian Philosophies. In 2nd Profession BAMS Samhita Adhyayana 2 that and in 3rd Profession Samhita Adhyayan 3 are the respective subjects, which deals with the Charaka Samhita chapters that teaches the examination of Patients and treatment aspects. The ultimate aim of the Department is to teach about the authentic Ayurvedic principles and treatment modalities from the renowned Books of Ayurveda such as Charaka Samhita, Ashtanga Hrudaya, Sushruta Samhita etc
Objectives
- To provide in-depth understanding of classical Ayurvedic texts.
- To develop interpretation skills of Sanskrit verses related to health and disease.
- To strengthen philosophical and theoretical foundations of Ayurveda.
Departmental Highlights
- Textual Learning: Emphasis on Sanskrit verses and their commentaries.
- Interactive Classes: Encouraging discussions and practical application of concepts.
- Audio-Visual Aids: Presentations and tools to make classical concepts easier to grasp.
- Ayurvedic Philosophy: Exploration of Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and other Darshanas related to Ayurveda.
Key Topics Covered
- Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya
- Ayurvedic philosophies (Darshana)
- Concept of health, disease, and prevention
- Tridosha, Panchamahabhuta, and Rasa-Panchaka theory
- Sanskrit language and Ayurvedic terminologies
Learning Outcome
- Gain command over Ayurvedic classical literature.
- Understand the basic principles guiding Ayurvedic diagnostics and treatment.
- Enhance ability to interpret and teach Samhita content.
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Faculty Members
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Dr. Vrushali Ramesh Tole |
Professor
BAMS, MD (Samhita Siddhant)
Dr Jyoti Joshi
Assistant Professor
BAMS, MD
Dr.Chithira V Babu
Assistant Professor
BAMS, MD
Dr Niharika Singh
Assistant Professor
BAMS, MD
Dr. Vaibhav Srivastava
Sanskrit Lecturer
BAMS, MD
Mr.Diwakar Mani Tripathi
Sanskrit Lecturer