Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita

by Laxmi Maji | 2021 | 143,541 words

Summary: This essay studies the general diseases and remedies found in the Atharvaveda and Charaka-samhita, with English translation of selected passages. The latter text belongs to Ayurveda—the ancient Indian Science of life whichlays down the principles for keeping a sound health. Natural remedies for ailments typically involve herbs, roots and leaves. The Atharvaveda refers to one of the four Vedas—ancient Sanskrit texts encompassing all kinds of knowledge and science. Among these, the Atharva-veda contains many details on Ayurveda, which in this study is compared against the details found in the Caraka-samhita.

Source 1: exoticindiaart.com
Source 2: shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in

Contents of this online book ( + / - )

The full text of the Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita in English is available here and publically accesible (free to read online). Of course, I would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. You can see all this book’s content by visiting the pages in the below index:

Comments:

Comment functionality currently not enabled
Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: