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tatra triMshadadhyAyakaM shlokasthAnam, aShTAShTAdhyAyakAni nidAnavimAnashArIrasthAnAni,dvAdashakamindriyANAM, triMshakaM cikitsitAnAM, dvAdashake kalpasiddhisthAne bhavataH||33||  

tatra triMshadadhyAyakaM shlokasthAnam, aShTAShTAdhyAyakAni nidAnavimAnashArIrasthAnAni,dvAdashakamindriyANAM, triMshakaM cikitsitAnAM, dvAdashake kalpasiddhisthAne bhavataH||33||  

The following are the eight sections that form [[Charaka Samhita]]:-

The following are the eight sections that form [[Charak Samhita]]:-

#''Shloka Sthana'' (or [[Sutra Sthana]]) or the section on general principles having thirty chapters;  

#''Shloka Sthana'' (or [[Sutra Sthana]]) or the section on general principles having thirty chapters;  

agniveshakRute tantre carakapratisaMskRuteiyatA~avadhinA sarvaM sUtrasthAnaM samApyate||30||  

agniveshakRute tantre carakapratisaMskRuteiyatA~avadhinA sarvaM sUtrasthAnaM samApyate||30||  

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Thus concludes the 30th chapter on the “Ten Great Vessels having Their Roots in the Heart” of the ''Sutra'' section of the work by Agnivesha as composed by Charaka. Here ends the section on general principles of Ayurveda ([[Sutra Sthana]]) of Agnivesha’s work as composed by Charaka.

Thus concludes the 30th chapter on the “Ten Great Vessels having Their Roots in the Heart” of the ''Sutra'' section of the work by Agnivesha as composed by Charak. Here ends the section on general principles of Ayurveda ([[Sutra Sthana]]) of Agnivesha’s work as composed by Charak.

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The ideal way of reading, understanding and teaching a good textbook in the manner that is comprehensible for all categories of students has been explained here. Repetition of the concepts that are complex has been further highlighted. The contemporary theories on education to highlight the optimal repetition to enable good comprehension. (Verse 16, 17, 18, 19)

The ideal way of reading, understanding and teaching a good textbook in the manner that is comprehensible for all categories of students has been explained here. Repetition of the concepts that are complex has been further highlighted. The contemporary theories on education to highlight the optimal repetition to enable good comprehension. (Verse 16, 17, 18, 19)

Unlike various healthcare systems available today, Ayurveda is unique in its broad approach to health in particular and life in general. Besides managing diseases, its primary aim is to improve the quality of health and thus, prevention of diseases. Ayurveda considers myriad factors affecting human health in societies – at a macro or gross level – as well as at an individual (or micro level). Since each has a different ''Prakriti'' (body type), the factors favoring health have been systematically classified so that a healthcare provider can choose those factors by the person's body type and guide him/her to achieve a state of optimum health while preventing diseases. Similarly, in the case of diseases, personalized treatment with minimal side effects can be provided through Ayurveda. In the current world, where diseases, especially cancer, antibiotic resistant infections and autoimmune diseases are rapidly increasing, it is important to understand what health is and how to prevent disease. Sushruta has defined health as "a state of a dynamic equilibrium between entities that constitute a human being such as ''doshas, agni, dhatu, mala, atma, indriya,'' and ''manas''." These factors have been elaborated at different relevant places in chapters of [[Charaka Samhita]].

Unlike various healthcare systems available today, Ayurveda is unique in its broad approach to health in particular and life in general. Besides managing diseases, its primary aim is to improve the quality of health and thus, prevention of diseases. Ayurveda considers myriad factors affecting human health in societies – at a macro or gross level – as well as at an individual (or micro level). Since each has a different ''Prakriti'' (body type), the factors favoring health have been systematically classified so that a healthcare provider can choose those factors by the person's body type and guide him/her to achieve a state of optimum health while preventing diseases. Similarly, in the case of diseases, personalized treatment with minimal side effects can be provided through Ayurveda. In the current world, where diseases, especially cancer, antibiotic resistant infections and autoimmune diseases are rapidly increasing, it is important to understand what health is and how to prevent disease. Sushruta has defined health as "a state of a dynamic equilibrium between entities that constitute a human being such as ''doshas, agni, dhatu, mala, atma, indriya,'' and ''manas''." These factors have been elaborated at different relevant places in chapters of [[Charak Samhita]].

   

   

==== Estimation of life span ====

==== Estimation of life span ====

Medical Education: Current medical education is disease-centric but and does not consider disease prevention as its priority. This is because of lack of understanding about what health is and how it can be preserved protected and rejuvenated. To provide complete care, a physician should be trained in both health and disease management. He should receive knowledge from authentic books and understand the practical applications of the concepts from experienced teachers before he starts taking care of people on his own.

Medical Education: Current medical education is disease-centric but and does not consider disease prevention as its priority. This is because of lack of understanding about what health is and how it can be preserved protected and rejuvenated. To provide complete care, a physician should be trained in both health and disease management. He should receive knowledge from authentic books and understand the practical applications of the concepts from experienced teachers before he starts taking care of people on his own.

Besides increased incidence of diseases in humans, there is increasing polarization and intolerance in our societies causing discord and violence. There is environmental degradation of the planet evidenced by global warming and increased pollution. All these phenomena imply a deteriorating health of humans, society and the planet at large. Ayurveda considers the human individual as a microcosm that reflects the health of the universe at large – the macrocosm. A healthy planet would need to have healthy societies, requiring healthy human beings. Imbalances within the bodily elements – the ''doshas, dhatus,'' etc. – lead to imbalances between the individual and his environment. This underscores the value of imbibing the knowledge about health from [[Charaka Samhita]].

Besides increased incidence of diseases in humans, there is increasing polarization and intolerance in our societies causing discord and violence. There is environmental degradation of the planet evidenced by global warming and increased pollution. All these phenomena imply a deteriorating health of humans, society and the planet at large. Ayurveda considers the human individual as a microcosm that reflects the health of the universe at large – the macrocosm. A healthy planet would need to have healthy societies, requiring healthy human beings. Imbalances within the bodily elements – the ''doshas, dhatus,'' etc. – lead to imbalances between the individual and his environment. This underscores the value of imbibing the knowledge about health from [[Charak Samhita]].

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#''Rasa'': The first ''dhatu'' among the seven ''dhatavah'' (or ''dhatus''). This is a liquid that is pumped out of ''hridaya'' (heart), and that circulates continuously all over the body to nourish the other ''dhatavah''. ''Vyana Vayu'' and ''Samana Vayu'' help in its circulation. The major function of ''rasa dhatu'' is ''prinana'' (nourishing).  

#''Rasa'': The first ''dhatu'' among the seven ''dhatavah'' (or ''dhatus''). This is a liquid that is pumped out of ''hridaya'' (heart), and that circulates continuously all over the body to nourish the other ''dhatavah''. ''Vyana Vayu'' and ''Samana Vayu'' help in its circulation. The major function of ''rasa dhatu'' is ''prinana'' (nourishing).  

#''Sira / Sirah'': A kind of blood vessel that transports the contents from one place to another; According to Vagbhata, they originate in the heart. They carry various substances including ''Rasa, Rakta,'' and ''Ojas''.  

#''Sira / Sirah'': A kind of blood vessel that transports the contents from one place to another; According to Vagbhata, they originate in the heart. They carry various substances including ''Rasa, Rakta,'' and ''Ojas''.  

#''Srotas / Srotamsi'': Structures meant for the transportation of ''dhatus'' that are undergoing the process of transformation. The appearance of a ''srota'' is similar to the ''dhatu'' that it transports. These are of two types: ''Sthula'' (gross), and ''Anu'' or ''Sukshma'' (minute). This term is also suggestive of a kind of vessel that facilitates the fluid exchange. Sushruta states that there are eleven pairs of ''srotamsi'' (channels) that transport eleven different biological entities: ''Prana, Anna, Udaka, Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda,'' ''Mutra, Purisha, Shukra,'' and ''Artava''.  Charaka explains that there are thirteen gross ''Srotamsi'' in the body that carry the following entities: ''Prana, Anna, Udaka, Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra, Mutra, Purisha,'' and ''Sveda''.

#''Srotas / Srotamsi'': Structures meant for the transportation of ''dhatus'' that are undergoing the process of transformation. The appearance of a ''srota'' is similar to the ''dhatu'' that it transports. These are of two types: ''Sthula'' (gross), and ''Anu'' or ''Sukshma'' (minute). This term is also suggestive of a kind of vessel that facilitates the fluid exchange. Sushruta states that there are eleven pairs of ''srotamsi'' (channels) that transport eleven different biological entities: ''Prana, Anna, Udaka, Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda,'' ''Mutra, Purisha, Shukra,'' and ''Artava''.  Charak explains that there are thirteen gross ''Srotamsi'' in the body that carry the following entities: ''Prana, Anna, Udaka, Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra, Mutra, Purisha,'' and ''Sveda''.

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