Understanding of karya karana vada in ayurvedic perspective

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: Understanding of karya karana vada in ayurvedic perspective
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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Gujarathi Ritesh Ashok Gujarathi Jasmine Ritesh


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As per the philosophical concept, the antecedent which is invariably and unconditionally precedes an effect is called a cause. The theory of Karya (Effect) and Karana (Cause) is one of the most important theories in Ayurveda . Indian philosophical schools fall in two different groups when it comes to the theory of cause and effect. Samkhya and Vedanta believe in Satkarya vada (The effect pre exists in cause). Nyaya, Vaisheshika have faith in Asatkarya vada (The effect do not pre exist in cause). These different philosophical theories are useful for understanding the concepts descried in Ayurveda . This article reviews around the different theories accepted by Indian philosophers i.e. Satkaryavada , Asatkaryavada , and Arambhvada and its acceptance in Ayurveda . Acharya Charaka has described Karya and Karana in reference to health and disease conditions. Understanding the concept of Karya and Karana helps to achieve the ultimate goal of Ayurveda i.e. maintenance of health of healthy individuals and getting rid of the diseases of the diseased individuals. An attempt has been made to understand the concept of Karya and Karana with the help of different Indian philosophical schools. Keywords: Karya, Karana, Satkaryavada, Asatkaryavada , Ayurveda Ritesh Ashok and Jasmine Ritesh

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