Article: A REVIEW ON YOGYA SUTRIYA ADHYAYA AND MODERN PEDAGOGY: A TIMELESS BLUEPRINT FOR PRACTICAL TRAINING IN MEDICAL EDUCATION

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.17139

Pages: 220-224

Author: Anishma R Thushar *, Jayasree A, Jishnu R

Abstract: The Yogya Sutriya Adhyaya of Sushruta Samhita is a pioneering chapter on the importance of experiential and skill-based learning. It outlines systematic methods to make a student Yogya for practical medical and surgical procedures through repeated demonstrations, model-based simulations, and guided mentorship. This article explores the pedagogical relevance of this ancient teaching in the context of modern medical and Ayurveda education. By correlating Sushruta’s instructional design with contemporary frameworks such as Competency-Based Medical Education, simulation based learning, and experiential learning theories, it argues that Sushruta’s methods are an enduring model of outcome-oriented training. The study concludes that integration of Yogya Sutriya principles can enrich current Ayurveda curriculum by balancing theoretical knowledge with practical mastery, ethical grounding, and reflective competence.

Keyword: Yogya Sutriya Adhyaya, Pedagogy, Experimental learning