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==Fundamental Principles of ''Sharira''==

==Fundamental Principles of ''Sharira''==

<div style="text-align:justify;">[[Sharira Sthana]] (or the Section on the Study of the Human being) is the fourth section (''Sthana'') within [[Charak Samhita]] and deals with various aspects of the human being. The word ''Sharira'' literally means body.<ref>Available from Sanskrit-English Dictionary , Source:http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?mode=3&script=hk&tran_input=sharira&direct=au on April 18,2019 </ref>  The human being as perceived by Charak is different from modern concept of anatomy. ''Sharira'' The body is defined as the site of manifestation of chetana (consciousness) and a union of factors derived from the five mahabhuta in a specific proportion that maintains equilibrium.[[http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Sharira_Vichaya_Sharira#Definition_of_sharira_and_disequilibrium_in_body_elements]] Review of description of this section clearly explains that the human being includes physical body, mind and consciousness.[[Sharira Vichaya Sharira#Definition of sharira and disequilibrium in body elements|(Cha.Sha.6/4)]]  

<div style="text-align:justify;">[[Sharira Sthana]] (or the Section on the Study of the Human being) is the fourth section (''Sthana'') within [[Charak Samhita]] and deals with various aspects of the human being. The word ''Sharira'' literally means body.<ref>Available from Sanskrit-English Dictionary , Source:http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?mode=3&script=hk&tran_input=sharira&direct=au on April 18,2019 </ref>  The human being as perceived by Charak is different from modern concept of anatomy. [[Sharira Vichaya Sharira#Definition of sharira and disequilibrium in body elements|''Sharira'']] The body is defined as the site of manifestation of ''chetana'' (consciousness/life energy) and a union of factors derived from the five mahabhuta in a specific proportion that maintains equilibrium.[[http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Sharira_Vichaya_Sharira#Definition_of_sharira_and_disequilibrium_in_body_elements]] Review of description of this section clearly explains that the human being includes physical body, mind and consciousness.[[Sharira Vichaya Sharira#Definition of sharira and disequilibrium in body elements|(Cha.Sha.6/4)]]  

Subject contents of this section are divided into eight chapters dealing with a range of concepts revolving around a human being- basic composition of self, acquiring physical existence in womb, embryonic and fetal development, descent of psychological components during intra-uterine life, nutritional physiology, anatomical classification of body parts including anthropometry, care of pregnant woman, safe birth and general care of children. This section offers a bird-eye view of very highly evolved philosophical concepts to practical aspect of human body system.

Subject contents of this section are divided into eight chapters dealing with a range of concepts revolving around a human being- basic composition of self, acquiring physical existence in womb, embryonic and fetal development, descent of psychological components during intra-uterine life, nutritional physiology, anatomical classification of body parts including anthropometry, care of pregnant woman, safe birth and general care of children. This section offers a bird-eye view of very highly evolved philosophical concepts to practical aspect of human body system.