A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Caraka-samhita
This page describes Caraka-samhita which is located on page 402 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita [by Laxmi Maji]
He also admitted the name of the second Caraka as Kapilbala. According to Dr C. Kunhan Raja, the word Caraka seems to be a Pahlavi language, not Sanskrit. The Caraka-Samhita was translated into the Pahlavi language in the early centuries of this period. Therefore, the period of Caraka can be called the second BC. According to the signs of social and religious conditions found in the Caraka Samhita, the Caraka can be placed in the line between the Shungakala or Maurya Shunga period....
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Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita [by Nayana Sharma]
50) Caraka Samhita Vimanasthana 4. 7 and Caraka Samhita Kalpasthana 1. 10. (* 51) P....
Read full contents: The Samhitas (Introduction)
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) [by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society]
The chapter on the treatment of intoxication (alcoholism) in the Caraka Samhita, starting with an eloquent eulogy of the potency of wine, describes thus the benefits it can bestow if taken in due mode....
Read full contents: Chapter 4 - The Use of Wine
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