IJRAP International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy 2277-4343 Moksha Publishing House 10.7897/2277-4343.156203 THE AXIOM OF SIX CATEGORIES IN AYURVEDA: A REVIEW Monika J. Rathod * Vaibhav P. Dadu Kaushal U. Dave 11 -0001 114 116 Ayurveda is Sarvaparisada Sastra which means that this system of medicine is inclusive as it incorporates the relevant principles derived from the Indian knowledge systems. Ayurveda takes into account mutually divergent views expressed in various philosophical systems so far as they do not oppose the Ayurvedic concepts. There are some similarities between Ayurveda and Darsana Sastra, but both the streams are unique and independent. Everything in this universe can be grouped in these six categories. Ayurveda approves these six categories as six causative factors (Sa? Karana). These six factors produce the effect in the form of homogeneity of Dhatu (Dhatusamya) which is the Prayojana of Tantra. So, to fulfil the aim of Tantra knowledge of six causative factors is necessary because in the absence of causative factors there will be no effect in the form of homogeneity of Dhatu (Dhatusamya). Six causative factors (?a? K?ra?a) ?yurveda Philosophical schools