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A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN THE SHARIRA STHANA OF ASHTANGA

SANGRAHA AND ASHTANGA HRIDAYA

Anitta Rajpuria1, M.R. Sajjan Shetty2, G.N. Kannoli2, Varun Rajpuria3

1
Asst.Professor, Department of Samhita Siddhanta, Murlidhar Ayurveda Medical College, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
2
Professor, 2 Asst. Professor, Department of Samhita Siddhanta, SVM Ayurveda Medical College and P.G.
Research Centre, Ilkal, Karnataka, India.
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Asst. Professor, Department of Agada Tantra, Murlidhar Ayurveda Medical College, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

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ABSTRACT
Background and Objectives: There are works which contain information on comparative study of Sutra Sthana of
Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya but no specific work on comparative study between Sharira Sthana is
done. This study is one such work which includes comparative study between concepts mentioned in Ashtanga
Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya which will help to reveal the unique concepts of both treatise which is the most
essential part of the research. Aim: To study Sharira Sthana of Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya for com-
parative and literary purpose. Objectives: To study the basic concepts of Sharira sthana of Ashtanga sangraha and
Ashtanga hridaya in the sequence of their chapters and mentioned concepts related with Sharira. To determinate
similarities and differences between concepts of Sharira sthana of Ashtanga sangraha and Ashtanga hridaya and to
find out the base and reason for considering similarities and differences. To present a hypothesis after studying,
understanding, comparing and discussing the facts which will resolve the hidden ancient knowledge of Samhita.
Methods: Collecting in sequential order of each chapter the concepts mentioned in Sharira sthana of Ashtanga
Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya. Comparing in depth to find out the mentioned and not mentioned concepts between
them and assessment of the reasons for the not mentioned concepts. Result: Result will be drawn on the basis of
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comparison. Conclusion: On the basis of result and mainly discussion, finally, the essence of this dissertation is
enlightened, and conclusion will be drawn.

Keywords: Sharira, Sharira Sthana, Concepts, Ashtanga Sangraha, Ashtanga Hridaya.

INTRODUCTION
A strong foundation is essential to build a house for its truth which is hidden in the ancient treaties. This article
longevity. There are many concepts existing in this is based on such a Literary research which is selected
world. Only existence of these, does not give their with the prime consideration on concepts mentioned in
knowledge but when a need develops to know about Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya Sharira
these things, process of research starts. In the same Sthana and detailed literary data was collected and
way, the curiosity to know more about something and compared so as to find out the deep seated concepts
to have entire knowledge of it depends upon the basic mentioned in them.
fundamental principles. The basics principles of Ayur- METHODOLOGY
veda are developed from Samhita and Siddhanta and The present study was a literary research and method
validity of basic principles of Ayurveda has kept this was followed as per the study design. In the beginning
immortal science existing till date. Samhita is defined all the references on concepts of Sharira was collected
as the medical knowledge acquired in the early age and compiled with main reference to Ashtanga San-
which was documented systematically and organized graha and Ashtanga Hridaya. Then review on the con-
scientifically in the compendia of Ayurveda1. Looking cepts was done as per the classical texts and authorized
at the amazing journey of Ayurveda, it can be observed commentators like Sasilekha commentary for A.S. and
that initially verbal knowledge was converted into lit- Arunadatta commentary for A.H. After this, concepts
erature form for convenience to common mass and was mentioned and not mentioned and the reason for the
named as different Samhitas. Siddhanta is the conclu- same in the view of both texts was explained. Here rel-
sion which is established by Acharyas after carefully evant references were compiled from the above-men-
testing in several ways and which is proved with rea- tioned classical texts and their commentaries and sorted
soning2. under the following sections in order to generate the re-
The ancient texts in Ayurveda were not reliably com- view so as to fulfill the aims. The concepts mentioned
prehended for scientific studies. They were very elabo- in Sharira Sthana of Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga
rate and didn’t have an orderly description of topics. It Hridaya was searched and collected in sequential order
was Acharya Vagbhata, the author of Ashtanga San- of each chapters. The concepts collected was compiled
graha who undertook the difficult task of composing a and compared in depth to find out the mentioned and
literature work, which includes the essence of its eight not mentioned concepts between them and the reasons
branches in precise, concise and comprehensive form for the not mentioned concepts were assessed. Rein-
and named this text as Ashtanga Hridaya3. Sharira forcement of this topic was the opinions from learned
sthana of both the texts describes in detail Janma and experienced lectures, readers and professors of the
(birth) and Marana (death) of the body hence the name department. A deep review was taken especially of the
given Sharira. Without basic education of the Sharira, commentaries of Ashtanga Sangraha by Indhu and As-
the physician cannot become successful in the field of tanga Hridaya by Arunadatta for deep views of the con-
treatment and also in maintaining healthy life. The pur- cept.
pose of explaining the same entity with some similari- Aim: To study Sharira Sthana of Ashtanga Sangraha
ties, dissimilarities and with new concepts about it; de- and Ashtanga Hridaya for comparative and literary pur-
velops the curiosity to search more about that entity. pose.
So, it is the duty of research scholars to find out the

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Objectives of The Study (division) of the Samhitas (Ayurvedic treatise) that de-
• To study and understand the basic concepts of scribes about Sharira is called as Sharira Sthana,
Sharira Sthana of Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga which describe in detail about the birth and death of the
Hridaya in the sequence of their chapters and men- body.
tioned concepts related with Sharira. As per Garbhopanishad, the word ‘शरीर’ is derived from
• To determinate mentioned and not mentioned con- the ‘श्री - ’धातु it’s meaning ‘to deteriorate’ or change
cepts between Sharira Sthana of Ashtanga San- from time to time5. The adishtana (residual place) of
graha and Ashtanga Hridaya and to find out the Cetana (Atma) along with the Pancha mahabhuta and
base and reason for it. its vikaras is known as Sharira6. The combination of
• To present a hypothesis after studying, understand- sukra and sonita along with atma, pancha mahabhuta
ing, comparing and discussing the facts which will and vikara in the uterus is known as Garbha and it de-
resolve the hidden ancient knowledge of Samhita. velops into a sharira by the role of pancha mahabhuta7.
HYPOTHESIS Dosha, dhatu, mala are the three main roots of the
• H0- Sharira sthana of Ashtanga Sangraha and Ash- body. When they are in balanced state, they provide
tanga Hridaya are same. health and when in imbalance produces diseases in the
• H1- Sharira sthana of Ashtanga Sangraha has more body. Amarakosha mentions almost fourteen syno-
concepts than Ashtanga Hridaya. nyms for Sharira8. The science which deals with the
• H-2- Sharira sthana of Ashtanga Hridaya has more knowledge of how the human body is built is known as
concepts than Ashtanga Sangraha. Shaarira. It gives knowledge about Sharira. As this
CONCEPTUAL REVIEW section describes in detail about the birth and death of
Ayurveda the science of longevity is one of the biosci- the body, it is called as Sharira sthana9,10.
ences of Sharira or human body which has mainly two COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE CON-
basic aims. The first aim is to maintain the health of a CEPTS11,12
healthy person and to treat a diseased person. Various In the comparative study between the Sharira Sthana of
Acharyas have explained the knowledge of Sharira on Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya in sequential
their own perspective. Sharira is considered as the com- order of the chapters and the tables of comparison made
bination of Pancha mahabhuta (five basic primordial as in review of literature, we have gone through many
elements) and Atma (Soul)4. The science that deals with important concepts related to Sharira starting from birth
the knowledge of how human body is built and per- to the death of an individual.
forms activities is called as Shaarira. The Sthana

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Name of chapters in A.S. Name of chapters of A.H.

1. Putrakamiya

2. Garbhavakranti 1. Garbhavakranti

3. Garbhopacharaniya

4. Garbhavyapad 2. Garbha vyapat

5. Anga vibhaga

6. Sira vibhaga 3. Anga vibhaga

7. Marma vibhaga 4. Marma vibhaga

8. Prakriti bhediya

9. Vikrti vijnaniya

10. Vikrteha vijnaniya 5. Vikrti vijnaniya

11. Vikruta vyadhi vijnaniya

12. Dutadi vijnaniya 6. Dutadi vijnaniya

While comparing the concepts between the twelve concepts compared, majority of the concepts around
chapters of A.S. and six chapters of A.H., the main fea- thirty were similar excluding some with minor changes
ture found was that the concepts mentioned in the entire in both the texts. Some concepts mentioned in A.S.
twelve chapters of A.S. was talent fully concise and were not mentioned in A.H. and vice versa. But A.H.
briefed into six chapters in A.H. by Acharya Vagbhata. has excluded many concepts that are mentioned in A.S.
The first three chapters namely Putrakamiya, Garbha- The main concepts in this section were 1.Garbha,
vakranti and Garbhopacharaniya was briefed into a 2.Karya karana Siddhanta in Garbha, 3.Garbha lin-
single chapter named Garbhavakranti in A.H. The gotpatti karana, 4.Vivahayogya stri, 5.Santhanayogya
fourth chapter of A.S. named Garbha vyapat was the vaya, 6. Sukra, 7.Sukra lakshana, 8.artava, 9.its lak-
second chapter A.H. with the same name. The fifth, shana, 10.rakta gulma, 11.Garbha bhasa, 12.Dushta
sixth and eighth chapters namely Anga Vibhaga, Sira sukra artava & 13.Cikitsa, 14.Ritukala, 15.Ritumati
Vibhaga and Prakriti Bhediya of A.S. was concised lakshana, 16.Ritumaticharya, 17.Maithuna kala,
and briefed to a single chapter named Anga Vibhaga in 18.Garbhadana karma, 19.Maithuna vidhi, 20.Sadhyo
A.H. The sixth chapter named Marma Vibhaga was the grahita garbha lakshana, 21.Pumsavana karma,
fourth chapter of A.H. with the same name. The ninth, 22.Garbhasthapana vidhi, 23.Garbha varna, 24.Sat-
tenth and eleventh chapters namely Vikrti Vijnaniya, vaviseshakara bhava, 25.Vyakta garbha lakshana,
Vikriteha Vijnaniya and Vikruta Vyadhi Vijnaniya of 26.Garbha vrddhi lakshana 27. Garbha vrddhi krama,
A.S. has been concised into one chapter named Vikrti 28.Garbha poshana, 29.Vikrita garbha, 30.Vikrita
Vijnaniya in A.H. The last chapter named Dutadi garbhotpatti, 31.Garbhini rakshana, 32.Garbhopaga-
Vijnaniya was same in both. takara bhava, 33.Garbhinicarya, 34.Garbhini cikitsa,
On comparing the concepts in the first three chapters of 35.Garbhini masopacara, 36.Sutikagara, 37.Asan-
A.S. and first chapter of A.H., out of the forty-two naprasava lakshana, 38.Prasavopacara,

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39.Garbhasanga, 40.Aparapatana vidhi, 41.Makkalla, of Marmas mainly the Mamsa marma, Sira marma and
42.Sutikopacara. Snayu marma. The main concepts in this chapter were
On comparing the concepts in Garbha vyapat chapter 1.Marma Nama, Sthana, 2.Saakha marma, 3.Madh-
of both the texts, out of the eleven concepts mentioned, yamanga marma, 4.Jatrurdhva marma, 5.Marma
almost eight are similar and three concepts were not Nirukti, 6.Mamsadi marma bheda, 7.Sadhyo Pranaha-
mentioned in A.H. The main concepts in this chapter radi Marma Bheda, 8.Marma Viddha Lakshana,
were 1.Garbhasrava, 2.Garbhapata, 3.Upavishtaka, 9.Marma Pramana.
4.Nagodara, 5.Linagarbha, 6.Udavarta, 7.Mrit- On comparing the concepts in ninth, tenth and eleventh
agarbha, 8.Mudagarbha, 9.Garbhasanga & cikitsa, chapters of A.S. and fifth chapter of A.H., out of the
10.Bala taila, 11.Masanumasika kashaya yoga in fifteen concepts assessed, ten concepts were similar
Garbhasrava. and five were not mentioned in A.S. The main concepts
On comparing the concepts in fifth, sixth and eighth in this chapter were 1.Rishta lakshana, 2.Rishta bheda,
chapters of A.S. and third chapter of A.H., the longest 3.Rishta bhasa, 4.Rishta bhava, 5.Rupa rishta, 6.In-
in the whole sthana, out of the fifty-eight concepts as- driya rishta, 7.Svara rishta, 8.Varna, 9.Pratichaya &
sessed, about forty three were similar and fifteen con- nirukti, 10.Chaya rishta, 11.Pratichaya rishta,
cepts were dissimilar. Among those, fourteen concepts 12.Prabha, 13.Difference between Chaya & Prabha,
were not mentioned well in A.H. and one in A.S. The 14.Kriya rishta, 15.Vyadhi lakshana rishta.
main concepts in this chapter were 1.Anga pratyanga, On comparing the concepts in the last chapter of both
2.Panchabhautika sharira, 3.Matrja bhava, 4.Pitrja the texts, out of the twelve concepts mentioned, ten
bhava, 5.Atmaja bhava, 6.Satmya bhava, 7.Rasaja were similar in both and two concepts were not men-
bhava, 8.Satvadi bhava, 9.Sapta tvak, 10.Sapta kala, tioned in A.S. The main concepts in this chapter were
11.Indriya & Mana, 12.Sapta asaya, 13.Koshtanga, 1.Duta lakshana, 2.Duta phala, 3.Asubha duta,
14.Bandhana, 15.Dasa pranayatana, 16.Kandara, 4.Subha duta, 5.Subha nimitta, 6.Paatha asubha
Jala, Pesi, 17.Asthi, 18.Asthi prakara, 19.Sandhi, nimitta, 7.Graha pravesa nimitta, 8.Asubha nimitta,
20.Sandhi prakara, 21.Snayu, 22.Sira dhamani 9.Svapna bheda & phala, 10.Asubha svapna,
mukhani, 23.Drava dhathu, 24.Anjali pramana, 11.Asubha svapna karana, 12. Subha svapna.
25.Mula sira, 26.Mula dhamani, 27.dhamani prakara,
28. Sthula Srotas, 29.Sukshma Srotas, 30.Sroto mula, DISCUSSION
31.Sroto dusti karana, 32.Sroto dusti lakshana, Ancient Ayurvedic research methodology the Pan-
33.Sroto vyadha lakshana, 34.Koshtagni & bheda, chavayava Vakya is as strong as the modern research
35.Ahara paka, 36.Bhutagni, 37.Dhatvagni, 38.Dhatu methodology. It is the duty of every individual research
Parinama & kala, 39.Dhatu mala, 40.Dhatu Parinama scholar to search out deeply about the concepts which
kala, 41.Koshtagni bheda, 42.Agni pradhanya, 43.Pra- is hidden in the ancient Ayurvedic literature. Any con-
kriti, 44.Prakriti Vikrti, 45.Para & Rasa Ojus, 46.Vata, clusion is of no use until it is strongly back supported
Pitta, Kapha Prakriti, 47.Samsargaja Prakriti, by proper reasoning. Thus, present study was under-
48.Sama dosha Prakriti, 49.Manasa Prakriti, taken as the task to fill the lacunas of concepts by stud-
50.Jatyadi Prakriti, 51.Trividha Vaya, 52.Trividha ying comparatively the concepts about Sharira sthana
Bala, 53.Trividha Desa, 54.Dhatu pramana, 55.Ayu of Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya. All the
pramana, 56.Sara, 57.Sarira lakshana, 58.Sarira pra- data that were collected were rationally studied, com-
mana. pared and analyzed through discussion, so that an ac-
On comparing the concepts in Marma chapter of both curate conclusion can be reached.
the texts, almost all concepts were similar in both the The reference of Sharira has been available from Vedic
texts, except for the extra Dhamani marma mentioned time onwards. There were amble reference of Sharira
in A.H. and also the difference in numbers in the types in Atharvaveda and Krishna Yajurveda. Mentioning

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about theory of formation and development of human twelve chapters of A.S. was talent fully concised and
embryo was found from Garbhopanishad. Puranas like briefed into six chapters in A.H. by Acharya Vagbhata.
Markandeya Purana, Vishnu Purana and Shiva Purana Discussion on first three chapters of A.S. with first
also describes about Sharira and its types like Sthula chapter of A.H.
sharira, Sukshma sharira and Karana Sharira. Look- As said in the above passage, when comparing the con-
ing into the Samhita period, Sharira has been men- cepts, it was found that the concepts mentioned in the
tioned well in the Sharira sthana of all Brihatrayee and first three chapters of A.S. was concised into a single
Kasyapa Samhita too. Amarakosha book of seventh chapter in A.H. Out of the forty two concepts compared
century described about Sharira paryaya. Bhava Pra- almost thirty were similar in both of them and dissimi-
kasha in the Laghutrayee also has mentioned Sharira larities in concepts were more in A.H. as it has either
in its sixth chapter. References on Sharira were also not mentioned the concept or clubbed it with other con-
available in the modern books. References on defini- cepts. The main contents of these chapters are the pre
tion of Sharira Sthana were collected mainly from procedures before conception, just after conception,
Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya. during pregnancy and after delivery so as to get best
That which change from time to time or which deteri- and healthy issue. Pumsavana karma the procedure to
orate is called as Sharira. Sharira is the abode where beget the desired child and which helps in Garbha
the Atma (soul) resides. It is by the combination of Dharana and Sthereekarana is one of the important
Sukra and Sonita along with Atma, Pancha Mahabhuta concepts described in this section. The concept of
and Vikara in the uterus. It develops into a Sharira by Pumsavana karma in a planned pregnancy has to be
the role of Pancha Mahabhuta. As birth and death of propagated wisely so as to reduce the problems of re-
human body have been described in this section, it is peated abortions and infertility and to provide intelli-
called as Sharira Sthana. gent, healthy issue with good immunity, vigor and lon-
Discussion on concepts mentioned in review of liter- gevity.
ature on chapters in Sharira Sthana of Ashtanga Discussion on fourth chapter of A.S. with second
Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya chapter of A.H.
Ashtanga Sangraha Sharira sthana has 12 chapters This chapter in both the texts deals with abnormalities
namely (1) Putrakaamiya Adhyaya, (2) Garbha- during pregnancy. The concepts in both chapters are al-
vakranti Adhyaya, (3) Garbhopacharaniya Adhyaya, most similar. But in a whole when we compare, again
(4) Garbhavyapad Adhyaya, (5) Anga vibhaga Sharira A.H. has omitted some points that has been mentioned
Adhyaya, (6) Sira vibhaga Adhyaya, (7) Marma in A.S. which he felt was not so important to mention.
vibhaga Adhyaya, (8) Prakritibhediya Sharira Repeated abortions, miscarriage etc are very common
Adhyaya, (9) Vikrti Vijnaniya Adhyaya, (10) Vikriteha in the present scenario. Thus, the knowledge of these
Vijnaniya Adhyaya, (11) Vikritavyadhi Vijnaniya abnormalities is very essential for a physician so as to
Adhyaya and (12) Dutadi Vijnaniya Adhyaya. prevent such situations and also to treat such situations
Ashtanga Hridaya Sharira sthana has 6 chapters cleverly if it happens to a patient.
namely (1) Garbhavakranti Adhyaya, (2) Discussion on fifth, sixth and eighth chapters of A.S.
Garbhavyapad Adhyaya, (3) Anga vibhaga Adhyaya, with third chapter of A.H.
(4) Marma vibhaga Sharira Adhyaya, (5) Vikrti When comparing the concepts, it was found that the
Vijnaniya Adhyaya and (6) Dhutaadi Vijnaniya concepts mentioned in the fifth, sixth and eighth chap-
Adhyaya. ters of A.S. was concised into a single chapter in A.H.
Discussion on comparative study of concepts and deals with the anatomical and physiological aspects
While comparing the concepts between the twelve of the body. In the comparison between these chapters
chapters of A.S. and six chapters of A.H., the main fea- also it was found that some concepts mentioned in A.S.
ture found was that the concepts mentioned in the entire

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was omitted, or not mentioned, or clubbed under other approach of the author to propose new entities to his
concepts in A.H. work.
Discussion on seventh chapter of A.S. with fourth Discussion on twelfth chapter of A.S. with sixth
chapter of A.H. chapter of A.H.
This chapter is about Marma, the untouched chapters Last chapter of both the texts deals with the same con-
of Indian surgery. With the exploration of these chap- cept mainly knowledge of the signs and symptoms of
ters deeply, the whole scenario of Indian medicine may auspicious and inauspicious messenger, auspicious and
change in both medical and surgical lesions. The con- inauspicious omens and auspicious and inauspicious
cepts mentioned are similar in both the texts. But, A.H. dreams. Knowledge of all these factors is very essential
was the first to classify Dhamani Marma. Nine marmas for a physician so as to avoid patients with such signs
comes under this group namely Guda (1), and symptoms as death is sure to occur in them.
Apasthambha(2), Vidhura(2) and Sringataka(4). As
per A.S., Guda is mamsa marma, Vidhura is Snayu CONCLUSION
marma and Sringataka are Sira marma. Any injury to Literary research is the backbone of any type of re-
these Marmas will cause profuse bleeding in which search. It enlightens the available resources and verifies
froathy warm blood flows out with a sound and then the the validity of the claims of previous research. Acharya
person easily loses consciousness and can lead to sud- Susruta says that the person, who studies only one sci-
den or delayed death. Thus, considering the factor of ence, will not be able to arrive at a correct decision;
injury to these vital spots and due to the presence of hence the physician should have knowledge of many
blood vessels in them, the chances of death are high. sciences. This quotation explains us the need for com-
Therefore Dhamani marma as a separate category was piling and comparing the concepts scattered in different
introduced in A.H. this shows the practical approach of texts so as to reveal the hidden concepts. Acharya
Acharya Vagbhata who was ready to propose new en- Caraka says that the excellence in knowledge for a phy-
tities on his own practical observations. sician can be had by attending on preceptors and stud-
Discussion on ninth, tenth and eleventh chapter of ying scriptures. Only then he will have a free hand in
A.S. with fifth chapter of A.H. prescribing medicines. Thus, it is mandatory for a phy-
When comparing the concepts, it was found that the sician to have deep knowledge on the concepts men-
concepts mentioned in the ninth, tenth and eleventh tioned in the texts. Only then he can use it practically.
chapters of A.S. was concised into a single chapter in Sharira Sthana of A.S. contains 12 chapters and 565
A.H. and deals with Arishta lakshana which are fatal shlokas and A.H. has 6 chapters and 558 shlokas. Thus,
signs and symptoms of death in a patient. Death does we can say that A.H. is the briefed version of A.S. itself
not occur without the appearance of fatal signs and life compiled by including all the cardinal features men-
is impossible after it manifest. Such signs are expressed tioned in A.S. and other main treatises. While compar-
through different bodily elements like Varna, rupa, ing the concepts in the Sharira Sthana of first eight
svara, indriya etc, by actions of the body called as chapters excluding marma chapter of A.S. and first
Kriya/Ihayah rishta and also by the fatal signs in dis- three chapters of A.H., Concepts mentioned in Sharira
eases. For a physician to know these fatal signs are very Sthana of A.S. has more concepts than A.H. The de-
important as a physician who undertakes the treatment scriptions on concepts like suitable age for marriage,
of incurable disease without the knowledge of them Nourishment of foetus, Sroto mula, Sarira pramana, ex-
will surely lose his knowledge, success and wealth. act number of openings of blood vessels in the body,
While comparison, it was found that in this conceptual; description on indriya, mana, ojus, prakriti vikriti etc
section on fatal signs, the concepts of A.H. had more are the special contributions by A.S. only.
weightage than A.S. which again shows the practical While comparing the last four chapters of A.S. and last
two chapters of A.H. which is on fatal signs of death, it

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looks like the descriptions of concepts in both are sim- 7. Susruta, Susruta Samhita, Nibandha sangraha Commen-
ilar but the concepts in A.H. are more clearer and accu- tary of Dalhanacharya, Varanasi, Chaukambha Publica-
rate which means Acharya has adopted the ideas of tions, 2012, Pg. no 363
other authors too before writing this section so as to fill 8. Raja Radha Kanta Deva, Sabda Kalpa Druma, Varanasi,
Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Vol V, 2011, Pg.
up the lacunas in the previous version and also to up-
no 30
date the facts to the maximum possible ways. Whereas
9. Vagbhata, Astanga Sangraha, Sasilekha commentary by
while comparing the commentaries of the texts, the Indu, Varanasi, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series, 2016,
writing and explaining style used by Acharya Arun- Pg.no-350
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