Indriyasthana, Indriyasthāna, Indriya-sthana: 1 definition
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Indriyasthana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval IndiaIndriyasthāna (इन्द्रियस्थान) refers to the fifth of the eight sections of the Carakasaṃhitā which enjoys a prime position among Ayurvedic treatises and is written in the form of advices of the sage Ātreya to the sage Agniveśa. The Carakasaṃhitā contains eight sections [viz., indriyasthāna]. Sūtrasthāna contains 30 chapters.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Partial matches: Sthana, Indriya.
Full-text: Caraka-samhita.
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Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 13 - Regulations of Society and State Regarding Treatment < [Part 4 - Some Aspects of Life in Caraka’s Times]
Chapter 10 - The Method of Theoretical and Practical Study < [Part 2-3 - Medical Institutions in Ancient India]
Chapter 24 - The Vaidyas (physician) < [Part 2-3 - Medical Institutions in Ancient India]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Bhela and Bhela Saṃhitā < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Kāśyapa Saṃhitā (Āyurveda book) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Philosophy of Charaka-samhita (by Asokan. G)
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
The Saṃhitās (Introduction) < [Chapter 1]
Medicine and Religion (Introduction) < [Chapter 8]
The Social Implications of Disease < [Chapter 4]