Sri Punarvasu Atreya, Charaka Samhita, 200 B.C., Sharma, P.V., translator, Varanasi, India: Chowkhambha Orientalia Publishers, (New Delhi, India: Chaukhambha Orientalia Publishers), 1981
Sharma, P.V., trans., Charaka Samhita, Varanasi, India: Chowkhamba Press, 1981, 4 Volumes -- 2200 Pages, ISBN 8176370118 , http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8176370118/ref=ase_medicinebuddh-20 Originally compiled ~ 200 B.C. by Charaka (Patanjali) Translated from Sanskrit into English.
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Caraka-Samhita
: Text with English Translation/edited by P.V. Sharma.
Varanasi, Chaukhambha Orientalia, 2000, 4 vols., $132
(set). ISBN 81-7637-011-8.
Hardcover: 2200 pages
Publisher: Chaukhambha Orientalia, India (October 31, 2000)
Language: Sanskrit, English
ISBN-10: 8176370118
ISBN-13: 978-8176370110
"The Caraka-Samhita stands at the top of the ancient texts representing the School of Medicine in Ayurveda founded by the great Scholar-Sage Punarvasu Atreya. Its value is further enhanced by the fact that it is the only text available in complete form where as other contemporary Samhitas such as of Jatukarna, parasara etc; perished, that of Bhela is incomplete and that of Harita is dragged into controversy. Thus any scholar desirous to know about the fundamentals of Ayurveda and its approach to life, health and disease has essentially to take resort to the study of this text unique in depth and divergence. It is rightly said "whatever is not here can’t be found anywere else."
"Historically too, it is quite interesting. Like an archaeological edifice. If it is dug into one would come across three distinct strate of authorship ascribed to Agnivesa, Caraka and Drdhabala in successive order.
"This immensely valuable text needed since long a faithful and simple translation into English communicating the ideas as they are without divulging into dogmatic details which make the situation worse particularly for a young scholar. This comes from the pen of an erudite scholar of Ayurveda who has devoted the major part of his life in studying the text intensively from various angles and has command over both the languages concerned." (jacket)
The Caraka Samhita (Anvaya (Natural Word Order), Transliteration, Annotation along with, English Equivalents, Translation & Commentary in English based on Cakrapani's Ayurveda Dipika/Vaidya Bhagwan Dash. 1999, [Vol. 1], xii, 235 p., ISBN 81-7030-638-8.
"Caraka-Samhita, the most important and authentic classical work of Ayurveda is orieginally written in Sanskrit in eight sections containing 120 chapters. Several translations of this text in Indian vernaculars and English are available in print. The present edition contains the first four chapters of the first Sutrasthana (section), the original Sanskrit text in Devanagari script, its Romanised form and the exact or approximate English equivalents in respects of each term are presented. To facilitate its study in depth and easy comprehension of the statements made in the text, the commentary in English based on Cakarpani's Ayurveda-dipika, paraphrased with subtitles discussing each individual topic is provided." (jacket)
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Caraka-samhita: Agnivesa's treatise refined and annotated by
Caraka and redacted by Drdhabala
Section on Basics (Sutra Sthana). 2. Section of diagnosis (Nidana sthana). 3.
Section of certain specific informations (Vimana Sthana). 4. Section on the
study of human body (Sarira Sthana). 5. Section on signs of life and death
(Indriya Sthana). 6. Section of therapeutics (Cikitsa Sthana). 7. Section on
formulations (Kalpa Sthana). 8. Section on successful management of
complications (Siddhi Sthana).
Agnivesa’s Caraka Samhita : Text with English Translation and Critical Exposition Based on (Cakrapani Datta’s Ayurveda Dipika)/Ram Karan Sharma and Vaidya Bhagwan Dash. Reprint. Varanasi, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, 2002, 7 Vols., 3304 p., $
149 (set). [Chowkhamba Sanskrit Studies Vol. XCIV].Contents: Vol. I. Sutra Sthana: Introduction/Alex Wayman. Foreword/Pandit Shiv Sharma. Preface. 1. Quest for longevity (Dirghanjivitiya). 2. Dehusked seeds of Achyranthes Aspera Linn. (Apamargatanduliya). 3. Cassia Fistula Linn. (Aragvadhiya). 4. Six hundred purgatives (Sadvirecanasatasritiya). 5. Quantitative dietetics (Matrasitiya). 6. Qualitative dietetics (Tasyasitiya). 7. Non-suppression of natural urges (Navegandharaniya). 8. Description of sense organs (Indriyopakramaniya). 9. Brief chapter on the quadruple of therapeutics (Khuddakacatuspada). 10. Det ailed chapter on the quadruple of therapeutics (Mahacatuspada). 11. Three basic desires of life (Tisraisaniya). 12. Merits and demerits of Vata (Vatakalakaliya). 13. Oleation therapy (Sneha). 14. Fomentation therapy (Sveda). 15. Requirements of a physician (Upakalpaniya). 16. Duties of a qualified physician (Cikitsaprabhrtiya). 17. Enumeration of diseases relating to head (Kiyantah sirasiya). 18. Three types of swelling (Trisothiya). 19. Eight abdominal diseases (Astodariya). 20. Major chapter on diseases (Maharogadhyaya). 21. Eight types of undesirable constitution (Astauninditiya). 22. Reducing and nourishing therapies (Langhanabrmhaniya). 23. Refreshing regimen (Santarpaniya). 24. Blood formation and the regimen therefor (Vidhisonitiya). 25. Origin of man and his diseases (Jajjahpurusiya). 26. Discourse among Atreya, Bhadrakapya etc., (Atreyabhadrakapiya). 27. Properties of diet and drinks (Annapanavidhi). 28. Various types of food and drinks (Vividhasitapitiya). 29. Ten resorts of life (Dasapranayataniya). 30. Ten vessels having their roots in the heart (Arthedasamahamuliya).
Vol. II. Nidanasthana-Indriyasthan: I. Nidanasthana: 1. Diagnosis of fever (Jvara Nidana). 2. Diagnosis of Raktapitta—a condition characterised by bleeding from various parts of the body (Raktapitta Nidana). 3. Diagnosis of Gulma or phantom tumour (Gulma Nidana). 4. Diagnosis of Prameha or obstinate urinary disorders including diabetes mellitus (Prameha Nidana). 5. Diagnosis of Kustha or obstinate skin diseases including leprosy (Kustha-Nidana). 6. Diagnosis of consumption (Sosa Nidana). 7. Diagnosis of insanity (Unmada Nidana). 8. Diagnosis of epilepsy (Apasmara Nidana). II. Vimanasthana: 1. Specific attributes of Rasa or tastes (Rasa Vimana). 2. Specific characteristics of stomach capacity (Trividhakuksiya Vimana). 3. Epidemics (Janapadodhvamsaniya Vimana). 4. Determination of factors for understanding diseases (Trividha roga visesavijnaniya Vimana). 5. Channels of circulation (Sroto Vimana). 6. Specific characteristics of diseases (Roganika Vimana). 7. Specific characteristics of patients (Vyadhitarupiya Vimana). 8. Specific requirements of treatment (Rogabhisagjitiya Vimana). III. Sarira Sthana: 1. Empirical soul (Katidhapurusiya Sarira). 2. Embryological development (Atulyagotriya Sarira). 3. Formation of embryo (Khuddika Garbhavakranti Sarira). 4. Formation of embryo (Mahati Garbhavakranti Sarira). 5. Individual and universe (Purusavicaya Sarira). 6. Constitution of physique (Sariravicaya Sarira). 7. Enumeration of organs (Sarirasamkhya Sarira). 8. Method of procreation (Jatisutriya Sarira). IV. Indriyasthana: 1. Changes in complexion and voice indicating imminent death (Varna svariya Indriya). 2. Changes in odour indicating imminent death (Puspitaka Indriya). 3. Tacticle changes indicating imminent death (Parimarsaniya Indriya). 4. Characteristic features of sense organs indicating imminent death (Indriyanika Indriya). 5. Premonitory symptoms of diseases indicating imminent death (Purvarupiya Indriya). 6. Physical features of patients indicating imminent death (Katamani Saririya Indriya). 7. Conditions of pupil indicating imminent death (Pannarupiya Indriya). 8. Inverted shadow indicating imminent death (Avak Sirasiya Indriya). 9. Coloration of eyes indicating imminent death (Yasya Syava Nimittiya Indriya). 10. Signs indicative of impending sudden death (Sadyo Maraniya Indriya). 11. Diminution of bodily heat indicating imminent death (Anu Jyotiya Indriya). 12. Appearance of a substance resembling cowdung powder indicating imminent death (Gomaya Curniya Indriya).
Vol. III. Cikitsa Sthana Chap. I-XIV: I. Cikitsasthanam: 1: A. Rejuvenation therapy Rasayanadhyaya first Pada: dealing with Terminalia Chebula and Emblica officinalis. B. Rejuvenation therapy beginning with the term Pranakama (Rasayanadhyaya second Pada). C. Rejuvenation therapy dealing with by the administration of Amalaki (Rasayanadhyaya third Pada). D. Rejuvenation therapy dealing with original propagation of Ayurveda (Rasayanadhyaya 4 chapter). 2: A. Aphrodisiacs dealing with Samyoga Saramula (Vajikaranadhyaya first Pada). B. Aphrodisiacs dealing with Asikta Ksirika (Vajikaranadhyaya second Pada). C. Aphrodisiacs Vajikaranadhyaya third Pada dealing with Masaparnabhrtiya. D. Aphrodisiacs Vajikaranadhyaya fourth Pada dealing with Pumanjatabaladika. 3. Section of the treatment of disease (treatment of Jvara). 4. Treatment of Rakta Pitta. 5. Treatment of Phatom tumour (Gulma). 6. Treatment of obstinate urinary disorders including diabetes (Prameha). 7. Treatment of Kustha. 8. Treatment of Rajayaksma or tuberculosis. 9. Treatment of Unmada (insanity). 10. Treatment of epilepsy (Apasmar). 11. Treatment of Phthisis (Ksaya). 12. Treatment of Svayathu (Oedema). 13. Treatment of Udararoga. 14. Treatment of piles (Arsas).
Vol. IV. Cikitsa Sthan Chap. XV-XXVI: I. Cikitsasthana: 15. Treatment of Grahani Dosa (Sprue-syndrome). 16. Treatment of Pandu (Anemia). 17. Treatment of Hikka and Svasa (Hiccup and Asthma). 18. Treatment of Kasa (Bronchitis). 19. Treatment of Atisara (Diarrhoea). 20. Treatment of Chardi (vomiting). 21. Treatment of Visarpa (Erysipelas and Herpes). 22. Treatment of Trsna (morbid thirst). 23. Treatment of visa (poisoning). 24. Treatment of Madatyaya (alcoholism). 25. Treatment of Dvivraniya (ulcers). 26. Treatment of Trimarmiya (afflictions of three vital organs).
Vol. V. Cikitsa Sthana Chap. XXVII-XXX: I. Cikitsa-Sthana: 27. Treatment of Urustambha (spasticity of the thighs). 28. Treatment of diseases caused by Vayu (Vata-Vyadhi). 29. Treatment of Vata-Rakta or gout and arthritis. 30. Treatment of gynecic, seminal and lacteal morbidities.
Vol. VI. Kalpa and Siddhi Sthana: I. Kalpasthana: 1. Pharmaceutics of Madana. 2. Pharmaceutics of Jimutaka. 3. Pharmaceutics of Iksvaku. 4. Pharmaceutics of Dhamargava. 5. Pharmaceutics of Vatsaka. 6. Pharmaceutics of Krtavedhana. 7. Pharmaceutics of Syama-Trivrt. 8. Pharmaceutics of Caturangula. 9. Pharmaceutics of Tilvaka. 10. Pharmaceutics of Sudha. 11. Pharmaceutics of Saptala-Sankhini. 12. Pharmaceutics of Danti and Dravanti. II. Siddhi Sthana (section on successful administration of therapeutic measures): 1. Procedure for successful administration of Panca-Karma. 2. Description of indications and contra-indications for successful administration of Panca-Karma therapy. 3. Perfection in treatment through knowledge of Basti-principles. 4. Complications of unctuous enema and their successful management. 5. Complications of defective nozzle, etc., and their treatment. 6. Complications of wrongly administered emetic and purgation therapies and their successful treatment. 7. Complications of enema therapy and their treatment. 8. Recipes for Niruha. 9. Diseases of vital organs and their treatment. 10. Effective recipes of medicated enema. 11. Determination of appropriate drugs for enema and its veterinary dosage. 12. Excellent enema recipes.
Vol. VII. Sloka-Index.
"The Caraka Samhita occupies a very important place in the history of world’s medical science. But this work is quit difficult to understand to those who are not well accustomed with the particular style of Sanskrit in which it is written. Hence, an authentic translation was a desideratum.
"The present translation is not only the result of painful labour of two renowned scholars, but it comprises valuable extracts from the famous commentary of Cakrapanidatta, rendered into English." (jacket)
Caraka
Samhita : English Translation of the Text along with Commentary of Cakrapani
Datta, Appendix etc, Vol. I: Sutra Sthana and Nidana Sthana/K.R. Srikantha
Murthy. Varanasi, Chaukhambha Orientalia, 2004, xvi, 677 p., $35.
Contents: Introduction. Sutra Sthana: 1. Dirgham jivitiya adhyaya. 2. Apamarga tanduliya adhyaya. 3. Aragvadhiya adhyaya. 4. Sadvirecana satiya adhyaya. 5. Matrasitiya adhyaya. 6. Tasyasitiya adhyaya. 7. Navegandharaniya adhyaya. 8. Indriyopakramaniya adhyaya. 9. Khuddhaka catuspadiya adhyaya. 10. Mahacatuspadiya adhyaya. 11. Tisraisaniya adhyaya. 12. Vatakalakaliya adhyaya. 13. Snehadhyaya. 14. Svedadhayaya. 15. Upakalpaniya adhyaya. 16. Cikitsaprabhrtiya adhyaya. 17. Kiyantasirasiya adhyaya. 18. Trisothiya adhyaya. 19. Astodariya adhyaya. 20. Maharoga adhyaya. 21. Astaninditiya adhyaya. 22. Langhana brmhaniya adhyaya. 23. Santarpaniya adhyaya. 24. Vidhisonitiya adhyaya. 25. Yajjapurusiya adhyaya. 26. Atreya-bhadrakapyiya adhyaya. 27. Annapana vidhi adhyaya. 28. Vividhasitapitiya adhyaya. 29. Dasapranayataniya adhyaya. 30. Arthedasa mahamuliya adhyaya. Nidana Sthana: 1. Jvara Nidanam. 2. Raktapitta Nidanam. 3. Gulma Nidanam. 4. Prameha Nidanam. 5. Kusatha Nidanam. 6. Sosa Nidanam. 7. Unmada Nidanam. 8. Apasmara Nidanam. Appendix. Index.
"Caraka Samhita is an authoritative text on Ayurveda, held in high esteem and being studied since many centuries in India. Its importance is great since it describes briefly in its 120 chapters, all the basic doctrines of Ayurveda. Some such doctrines are - Lokapurusasamya - (man a microcosm) Pancamahabhuta (five primary elements). Ayuhbheda (kinds of life) dosa-dhatu mala in their normal and abnormal states, Dhatu Samya is arogya (health) and Dhatu Vaisamya is roga (disease), methods of maintenance of dhatu samya (svastha vrtta), properties and functions of Ausadha (drugs) anna (articles of food); and Vihara (activities), doctrine of Rasa-guna-virya-vipaka-prabhava; ahara paka and dhatu utpatti -- (digestion of food and formation of tissues-metabolism) primary causes of diseases - Rogabheda (kinds of diseases), cikitsa bheda (kinds of therapies such as Panchakarma (five purificatory therapies) and many other topics - these pertaining to anatomy, physiology, materia medica, pharmacology, pathology and therapeuties - which are the essential subjects of medical science are included in this book. With the adoption of these doctrines only Ayurveda became a true science.
Caraka Samhita represents one important branch of Ayurveda known as Kaya Cikitsa (inner medicine). Other seven branches also adopt these doctrines only. This has made Caraka Samhita, a source book for all.
In view of its importance and popularity, many scholars have written commentaries on it. Many of these are lost and among the available ones, the commentary of Cakrapani Datta known as Ayurveda Dipika is considered the best. Hence its translation and inclusion in this book.
Prof. K.R. Srikantha Murthy has experience of teaching all subjects of Ayurveda and also experience of translating many books of Ayurveda into English. So most suited for the translation of this important book." (jacket)