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“Tantrasyasya Sirah Shubham” A Review On Caraka Samhita Sutra Sthana

Author(s) Srigiri Prabhakar Rao, Dr. K. Gnaneshwari, Dr. CH. Rama Devi
Country India
Abstract Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical and health sciences. The literature pertaining to it is available in Samhitas. The Caraka Samhita, an ancient and revered text of Ayurveda, comprises 120 chapters, organized into 8 Sthanas (sections). The Sutra Sthana also known as Sloka Sthana,[1] constitutes the foundational section of this classical Ayurvedic text, comprising thirty chapters organized into seven groups of four chapters each called as Sapta Chatushkas, each addressing a critical aspect of Ayurveda. The Sutra Sthana is considered as the Shiro of the treatise “Tantrasyasya Sirah Shubham”[2] as it encapsulates the philosophical principles, fundamental definitions, and overarching goals of the science, serving as the theoretical bedrock of Ayurvedic practice. It begins with the core concepts of health, disease, and treatment, emphasizing a rational approach rooted in natural laws and logical inquiry. Each chapter is crafted in a unique prose–poetry format, often illustrated with verse summaries “Tatra slokah” that reinforce learning and retention. This structured framework underscores the Sutra Sthana’s prominence within the Caraka Samhita, reflecting its role as the theoretical and practical cornerstone of the treatise. Its emphasis on logical coherence, systematic presentation, and integrative principles secures its status as an authoritative guide for scholars and practitioners aiming to understand the essence and scope of Ayurvedic wisdom.
Keywords Caraka Samhita Sutra Sthana, Shloka Sthana, Tantrasyasya sirah Shubham.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-13
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66344

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