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== Definition of shastra ==

== Definition of shastra ==

<p style='text-align:justify;'>Tarkabhasha defines shastra as a treatise or science which gives proper knowledge of pravritti (things to be followed) and nivrutti (things to be avoided).<ref name="ref6">Tattvaloka commentary on Tarkabhasha, Rudradhara jha, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series, Varanasi, 1958 Page No.4 </ref> <br/>Dalhana has also enumerated a few definitions of shastra as given below: [Dalhana on Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra. Sthana]] 4/8]

<p style='text-align:justify;'>Tarkabhasha defines shastra as a treatise or science which gives proper knowledge of pravritti (things to be followed) and nivrutti (things to be avoided).<ref name="ref6">Tattvaloka commentary on Tarkabhasha, Rudradhara jha, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series, Varanasi, 1958 Page No.4 </ref> <br/>Dalhana has also enumerated a few definitions of shastra as given below: [Dalhana on Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra. Sthana]] 4/8]

<ol type="a"><li style="font-weight: bold;">Rogan shaasati iti : <span style="font-weight: normal;">Aid in or leads to the elimination of roga (diseases)</span></li>

<ol type="a"><li style="font-weight: bold;">Rogan shaasati iti : <span style="font-weight: normal;">Aid in or leads to the elimination of [[Vyadhi|roga (diseases)]]</span></li>

<li style="font-weight: bold;">Aarogya danena dharmartha kamadinam shaasanat va shastra: <span style="font-weight: normal;">One which renders [[Health|health]] and helps in achieving the dharma (righteousness), artha (wealth), kama (desires) is termed as ‘shastra’.  </span></li>

<li style="font-weight: bold;">Aarogya danena dharmartha kamadinam shaasanat va shastra: <span style="font-weight: normal;">One which renders [[Health|health]] and helps in achieving the dharma (righteousness), artha (wealth), kama (desires) is termed as ‘shastra’.  </span></li>

<li style="font-weight: bold;">Maranat trayat iti : <span style="font-weight: normal;">One which helps to overcome mishaps can also be termed as shastra. It helps to develop abilities to combat with day to day problems helping in survival.</span></li></ol></p>

<li style="font-weight: bold;">Maranat trayat iti : <span style="font-weight: normal;">One which helps to overcome mishaps can also be termed as shastra. It helps to develop abilities to combat with day to day problems helping in survival.</span></li></ol></p>

== Inclusivity of [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] as a shastra- sarvaparishadam shastra ==

== Inclusivity of [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] as a shastra- sarvaparishadam shastra ==

<p style='text-align:justify;'>Ayurveda is considered sarvaparishadam or knowledge base/ connection with different contemporary sciences. It is inclusive of related principles mentioned in other sciences. For instance, [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] has imbibed the principles of Sankhya and Vaisheshika darshana for understanding different concepts of srishti utpatti (evolution of universe), pramana (epistemology) etc. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].8/3].  <br/>Sushruta also states that one should refer to related or contemporary sciences as an individual can't understand the critical aspects of every science. Hence it is necessary to have ample knowledge regarding other sciences.(Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].4/6). While mentioning the classification of diseases, Sushruta has rightfully described the term “Sarvatantrasamanya” to state the inclusivity of [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]]. (Su.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 24/4) Charaka suggests that varied shastra persist worldwide. Hence one should properly examine any shastra before proceeding with the treatment process. (Cha.Sa.Vimana Sthana 8/3) Dalhana has also mentioned other shastra like vyakarana, sankhya, vaisheshika, and jyotish (astrology) as contemporary to [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] and necessary for a proper understanding of [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]]. <br/>The related contemporary shastra to [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]] can be enlisted as given below- </p>

<p style='text-align:justify;'>Ayurveda is considered sarvaparishadam or knowledge base/ connection with different contemporary sciences. It is inclusive of related principles mentioned in other sciences. For instance, [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] has imbibed the principles of Sankhya and Vaisheshika darshana for understanding different concepts of srishti utpatti (evolution of universe), pramana (epistemology) etc. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].8/3].  <br/>Sushruta also states that one should refer to related or contemporary sciences as an individual can't understand the critical aspects of every science. Hence it is necessary to have ample knowledge regarding other sciences.(Su.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]].4/6). While mentioning the classification of [[Vyadhi|diseases]], Sushruta has rightfully described the term “Sarvatantrasamanya” to state the inclusivity of [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]]. (Su.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 24/4) Charaka suggests that varied shastra persist worldwide. Hence one should properly examine any shastra before proceeding with the treatment process. (Cha.Sa.Vimana Sthana 8/3) Dalhana has also mentioned other shastra like vyakarana, sankhya, vaisheshika, and jyotish (astrology) as contemporary to [[Ayurveda|ayurveda]] and necessary for a proper understanding of [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]]. <br/>The related contemporary shastra to [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]] can be enlisted as given below- </p>

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