Welcome to Sanskrit Gurukul. In this chapter, we will start, the first chapter of Ashtanga Hridyam-Sutrasthana which is Ayushkamiya (quest for long life) written by Acharya Vagbhata. In this chapter, Acharya Vagbhata explain the various principle of Ayurveda in summarized and systematic form which is easy to read and understand. Namaskar (Obeisances) In this sholoka […]
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In this post, we will learn about the remaining verses of chapter 1, desire for long life, of Ashtanga Hridayam, Sutrasthana under Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery, 1st year. Dravya bhedah-(Type of food substances) Shamana – Food that brings down the increased Dosha to normalcy Kopana – Food that increases the lowered Dosha to
Hello reader, in this post, we will further discuss Chapter-1 (Desire for long life) of Ashtanga Hridayam (Sutrasthana). In these verses, Acharya Vagbhata explains different kinds of digestive tracts, the formation of body constitutions, different properties of three doshas, basics tissues and wastes, six tastes, and the effect of taste on doshas. Koshtabhedah-(kinds of alimentary