Department Ayurved Samhita & Siddhanta

Ayurved Samhita & Siddhanta department is the first and the most important Department of Ayurveda.It imparts the knowledge and understanding of basic principles (philosophical fundamentals) which are described in classical texts i.e. Ayurved Samhitas like Panchamahabhut, Tridosha Siddhanta, diagnostic and treatment principles.The term Samhita in the context of Ayurved indicates the " Classical Medical Treatises of India ".

Samhitas are in Sanskrit language which is divine language, hence to understand the samhita in their true meanings Sanskrit is also taught by this department along with samhitas (classical texts) in detail. Curricular details in all subjects of UG & PG courses are ultimately derived from ancient Samhitas only.

Basic Principle is very important in Ayurveda without knowledge of which we can’t understand & practice Ayurved.This department initiates the beginners into the scientific foundation of Ayurvedic knowledge base & motivates the students to apply basic principles of Ayurved into clinical practice. The Subjects included in this department are Sanskrit, Padartha Vidnyana and Ayurved Itihas, Maulik Siddhant and Ashtang Hrudayam & Charak Samhita. Padarth Vigyan provides the basic knowledge about the evolution of the Ayurveda from Indian Philosophy.

Understanding human body with concept of soul and mind, Universe & Body interrelationship, principles of treatment is the aim of this subject.This department is related with all academic years of B.A.M.S. Hence it is the nodal department.

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