Critical analysis of Upama in Charaka Samhita Sutra Sthana- An overview
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i11.1112Keywords:
Upamana; Upameya; Vachaka Pada; Sadharana Dharma; SimileAbstract
Background: Charaka Samhita is considered as the most comprehensive treatise among Brihatrayee. The treatise makes use of several tools and methods to effectively communicate the ideas. One such method is the usage of Upama. These Upama increase the interest of the readers as they get a picture in mind regarding the context delt. It is critical to comprehend, analyse, and interpret these principles correctly so that they can be better applied. Only by analysing such components of the Samhita.
Objective:
1.To compile all the references of Upama mentioned in Charaka Samhita Sutra Sthana
2.To critically analyse and interpret these Upama to understand logic behind the specific comparison made.
Materials & Methods: Information has been collected from Charaka Samhita Sutra Sthana along with commentaries like Ayurveda Deepika by Chakrapani and Jalpakalpataru by Gangadhara. Digital library and online database are used as per the contextual requirement.
Method of Data Collection: Upama are compiled and a systematic review of the literature of selected Upama has been carried out. Then a detailed study of those different Upama are conducted. Further critical study and interpretation of their selection, reference, context, importance, inference, and so on are carried out. Finally, a firm conclusion is touched after analysing Upama from all angles.
Observation: Total 70 upama have been found in Charaka samhita sutra Sthana. All these 70 upama are analysed and interpreted.
Conclusion: Critical interpretation involves Anvaya and identifying components of upama, which helps in accurate explanation of the verse as well as correct interpretation. In-depth analysis of upama helps to understand in detail about Upamana and further interpretation of Upameya.
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