Article: CHIKITSASTHANA THROUGH THE LENS OF ARTHASHRAYA: A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.165192

Pages: 166-169

Author: Nikita Warbhe *, Priya Naik

Abstract: Chikitsasthana, the therapeutic division of Ashtanga Hridaya, offers precise yet layered clinical guidelines that often extend beyond their literal meanings. Interpreting these sutras requires more than direct translation; it necessitates tools that reveal their contextual depth. Arthashraya, one of the Tantragu?as, serves as a foundational interpretative method that helps uncover the intended meaning of sutras through contextual, linguistic, and logical cues. This conceptual study explores how Arthashraya enhances the understanding of selected sutras in Chikitsasthana. Examples from the text demonstrate applications such as Adilopa, Hetuhetuka dharma, Karyakaran dharma, Samantantra pratyaya, and Prakrut Arthashraya, illustrating how these concepts aid in decoding therapeutic protocols and textual structure. The study concludes that Arthashraya not only clarifies subtle meanings but also safeguards the authentic application of Ayurvedic principles in clinical settings.

Keyword: Chikitsasthana, Arthashraya, Tantragu?a, Ashtang Hridaya, Fundamental tools