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Analytical study on the “śarīra”in Ayurveda and siksasamuccaya
(Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016) Molligoda, S.P.; Jayawardana, K.B.
In Ayurveda medical science the term “śarīra” has been explained in different context. Eg.śarīraracanā,śarīrakriyā, gharbhaśarīra,etc. Ayurveda texts define the composition of human body as“śarīraracana” This is similar to the Term: anatomy which western medicine uses for the same idea, namelyśarīraracanā.Anatomy is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. It includes the appearance and position of the various parts, the materials from which they are composed, their locations and their relationships with other parts. According toçikñäsamuccayabody isnot a single entity but a composite of several different parts.It is the house of thousads of impurities and mental cocepts (saìkalpa), and urine, saliva, mucus, faecal matter, phlegm etc. are items stored in it. Not only it doesn't have a creator but it has not been established in fixed location either. It comes in to existence as a consequence of the sexual union of male and female. Putrification, decay, moldering, degeneration etc. are it's principal qualities. Ayurveda holds the view that śarīracombined with ätmä is exhibited the features caitanya, and combination of çaréra mänasa and ätmä is known astridaëòa orpuruña.This study attemptsto analyse the attitudes which Ayurveda texts and çikñäsamuccaya hold towards the concepts of śarīra.
Chandas (Prosody) in Ayurveda: With Special Reference to Charaka Samhita
(Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Molligoda, S.P.; Jayawardana, K.B.
This research is about Chandas in Ayurveda. Chandas refers to one of the six Vedangas or limbs of Vedic studies. The study of Ayurveda as a Upaveda and Chandas as a Vedanga was collateral. The Chandas are developed by the Vedic schools, which were notable for including both linear and non-linear systems. It is the study of poetic metres in Ayurveda. This field of study was centered to the Charaka Samhitha. Charaka Samhitha is one of the main classics in Ayurveda. The commentators of Charaka Samhita have not mentioned the types of Chandas in context. The aim of this study is to identify the Chandas mentioned in Charaka Samhita and its syllable structure. Data which was compiled in this research has been elaborately arranged with the relevant illustration and in logical order. And data has been categorised in a precise and understandable way. Each Chandas has its own rhythm. The Ayurveda text were written mostly in simple and concise style known as „Suthra‟ and in combined form of both prose and verse. Prose is not tightening by akshara, maathra, gathi and yathi. On the other hand verse is bound by some rules. Based on the above facts it can be concluded that with the help of Chandas, the Ayurveda „Suthra‟ was preserved in its original form. This research gives a grater prospect to the researchers who are interested in undertaking a deep study of the Chandas.
The Concept of health in Sanskrit medical literature and its utility to modern world
(Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016) Silva, P.A.S.N.; Molligoda, S.P.; Jayawardhana, K.B.
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine, which stresses principally on prevention of body ailments rather than simply relieving pathological problems or symptoms. A literature survey was carried out to collect data about the concept of health emphasized in ayurvedic medical text in Sanskrit such as Caraka samhitha, Shusruta samhitha, ECT. Aiming to disseminate knowledge about ayurvedic health concept in different aspects.The main aims of Ayurveda is to protect health and prolong life and to eliminate diseases and dysfunctions of the body. The concept of health in Ayurveda is divided mainly to two components, individual health and public health. Hitha and ahitha ayu is life of person related to social health or social well being and sukha and dukha ayu is relevant to individual health. Classic ayurvedic texts in Sanskrit advocates to administer many modalities such as Dinacharya (Daily health promotional activities) and Ritucharya (Health promotional activities during specific season), Aahara (Specific dietary regimen), Pathya (Complementary to medications), Apathya (Contradictory to medications) etc. to enhance individual healthiness. The classical Sanskrit texts of Ayurveda describe many principles relevant to public health such as infectious disease, immunity, nutrition etc. According to Acharya Caraka one who is having proportionate musculature, compactness of the body, strong sensory and motor functions cannot be overcome by the onslaught of diseases, ability to stand hunger, thirst, the heat of the sun, ability to stand cold and physical exercises, ability to digest and assimilate food easily; good muscular body is a healthy person. Further he mentions that, the medicine cannot make mankind immortal but till his death a man should live a disease free life. As defined in , Shusrut Samhita a healthy person, is one whose doshas are in balance, appetite is good, all tissues of the body and all natural urges are functioning properly, and whose mind, body and spirit are cheerful. This resembles the definition for health given by WHO -Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely an absence of disease or infirmity” which depicts many dimensions of health. Thus WHO admits today what Ayurveda has said thousands of years ago. Good health can be maintained until death if one intelligently follows all the rules laid down according to the Ayurvedic science.
Revelation of the importance of the Sanskrit language for the field of Ayurveda using CHARAKA SAMHITHA
(Department of Sanskrit, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2016) Molligoda, S.P.; Kulasinghe, W.B.W.; Jayawardhana, K.B.
Sanskrit language was termed as 'Deva Vāni' (Gods' language) as it was believed to have been generated by the god Brahma who passed it to the Rishis (sages) living in celestial abodes, who then communicated the same to their earthly disciple from where it spread on earth. According to the history of āyurveda, it has also been generated to the human world by the god Brahma through his great line of disciples starting from Indra. Having equal systems of origin, both of these have being exist together, so far exposing various aspects of advantages, usages, benefits and values to the field of Ayurveda. Any form of ayurveda knowledge is direct or indirect translation from Sanskrit, which has written in concise form called sūtra or sloka mostly in poetic form. All the sources giving the knowledge of āyurveda are written in pure Sanskrit including major manuscripts (wruddatra and laghutra) to commentaries. Although they can be translated into other languages, which can run into number of pages, still they lack the perfect meaning whatever stated in mūlasūtra. So, to gain the real perception of ayurveda and to give it a total admiration, one must acquire basic knowledge of Sanskrit. Nowadays, attention to Ayurveda in modern society is increasing rapidly and students are looking forward to choose the path of ayurveda for their higher studies. But, they are not familiar with Sanskrit language and it creates a great when they explore the ocean of āyurveda in depth. Aim of this study is to reveal the importance and usefulness of Sanskrit language to āyurveda medical system. Methodology regarding this study basically discuss with the aid of one of ayurveda samhita (charaka samhita).As a conclusion we must eradicate the immoral vision towards Sanskrit language among students following āyurveda medical field and motivate them to learn sanskit by heart for the future of Ayurveda as practitioners of ayurveda medical field.
The role of woman as depicted in Ayurveda classics
(Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Molligoda, S.P.; Jayawardana, K.B.; Dammarathana Thero, Iduragare
The character of woman is defined in different aspects in pursue of various background. By means of picturesque paintings, sculptures and statues, the great virtuosos examine the true nature of woman when the poets elegantly eulogize the beauty of woman whereas extremists rigorously criticize. Although, Females who play diverse roles for the well-being of the entire society haven't been given the adequate priority by religions. The contribution for the betterment of the world is unavoidable impact whereas it unable to justify the position given even in the present society. The role of a woman has advanced significantly through aesthetic and medical fields. In the medical point of view, Ayurveda has shown that motherhood of the female is laid in her physical structure. Substantial researche haven't been done on the concept of the role of woman on the basis of Ayurveda literature in addition to few endeavours. In Ayurveda medical point of view, it is to be discussed that the nature of the female character. Literary study, methodology pertaining to the topic was compiled and scrutinized from the Vṛhatrai and Laghutrai ;Caraka Saṁhitā, Suṣrutasaṁhitā Aṣtāngahṛdayasaṁhitā etc on concept of femininity in Ayurveda. Relevant data is accumulated by means of texts compiled by great ancient sages. One of the sages (Acārya Caraka) has explained, the person should not insult women and should not have too much reliance upon them. Furthermore, one should not confide secrets in them and no one should give them authority indiscriminately. In addition to these facts, vital factors that help to have a strong relationship are discussed significantly. This is not only an interested field but also the essential discovery for the time being. By dint of innovative impacts of this research will create important position in the entire society for the role of the woman.