The Vimana Sthana is a foundational section of the Charaka Samhita, one of the oldest surviving Sanskrit medical texts, compiled around 300 BCE. It serves as the philosophical core of Ayurveda, exploring the nature of health, disease, and healing. Charaka outlines essential principles for diagnosis, prognosis, and medical ethics, explaining how the body functions and how balance is restored. Written in clear Sanskrit verses, it bridges ancient wisdom and practical medicine. Though part of a larger work, this section stands as a timeless guide to holistic care, reminding us that true healing begins with understanding life itself.
चरकसंहिता
Charak Samhita
विमानस्थानम्
Section on specific medical principles (Vimana Sthana)
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Chapters
रसविमानम्
Rasa Vimana (Taste-based factors for the measurement of diseases and drugs)
28 verses
त्रिविधकुक्षीयविमानम्
Trividhakukshiya Vimana (Three parts of abdomen and principles of diet)
19 verses
जनपदोद्ध्वंसनीयविमानम्
Janapadodhvansaniya Vimana (Determination of specific characteristics of destruction of communities)
52 verses
त्रिविधरोगविशेषविज्ञानीयविमानम्
Trividha Roga Vishesha Vijnaniya Vimana (Three methods for knowledge of disease)
14 verses
स्रोतोविमानम्
Sroto Vimana (Specific features of channels of transport and transformation)
31 verses
रोगानीकविमानम्
Roganika Vimana (Classification of Diseases)
22 verses
व्याधितरूपीयविमानम्
Vyadhita Rupiya Vimana (Types of patients and organisms affecting Human Body)
32 verses
रोगभिषग्जितीयविमानम्
Rogabhishagjitiya Vimana (Methods of conquering debate and disease)
157 verses