A REVIEW ON THE CONCEPT OF PRANA IN CHARAKA SAMHITHA

Authors

  • Dr.Bharath V PG Scolar
  • Dr Shreevathsa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v8i1.7

Keywords:

Prana, Charaka samhitha, Ayu, Vital energy, Tantrayukti.

Abstract

Ayurveda aims at treating the rogi than mere roga. Knowledge of vitality among components of ayu (shreera, inriya, satva and atma) is necessary for a bhishak as well as common man in understanding Ayurveda. Majority of the Ayurveda treatises have their own unique style of narrating the concepts and methods to understand the tantra. Support of various related shastras, tantrayuktis, other fields of medicine, utility of language, holistic approach towards a concept and its systematic review would help in finer development of theoretical and practical skills.

‘Prana’ is one such concept seen in Charaka samhitha which is understood and interpreted with multiple meanings according to different contexts such as life, breath, subtype of vata, essence of food, agni, ojas, indriya and so on. This concept of prana can also be seen in different literatures and routine usage of language. It is important to know which meaning is to be considered in particular context. Versatile approach towards prana seen in Charaka samhitha and there is a need to review it thoroughly for understanding it in a better way. Reviewing provides more ways to communicate, learn and develop. Present literary work is an attempt towards the systematic compilation and review of the concept of prana mentioned in Charaka samhitha and its interpretation.

Key words: Prana, Charaka samhitha, Ayu, Vital energy, Tantrayukti.

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Published

2020-09-25

How to Cite

Dr.Bharath V, & Dr Shreevathsa. (2020). A REVIEW ON THE CONCEPT OF PRANA IN CHARAKA SAMHITHA. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 8(1). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v8i1.7

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2020): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Review Article

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