Darshanic Influence on Charaka Samhita

Abstract: Charaka Samhita the unique book of Ayurveda is an authentic treasure of knowledge of both art and science of life, by which one can attain the real positive health. It is not only a reference text of medicine but also an ideal text of philosophy. There are various instances which shows the influence of different philosophies in Charaka Samhita. This work is to find out few such instances, where Charaka Samhita is showing its root to be emerged from various Indian philosophies and classics.

Keywords: chatushka, atharvaveda, moksha, padartha, manusmriti

Edition: Volume 8 Issue 1, January 2019,

Pages: 1329 - 1329