Sushruta Samhita

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शुष्कदेहान् पिपासार्तान् दुर्बलानपि च द्रवैः | प्रक्लिन्नकायान् व्रणिनः शुष्कैर्मेहिन एव च ||६१||

sanskrit

For individuals with dry bodies, those suffering from thirst, weakness, or wounds, as well as those suffering from excessive dryness (meha), it is recommended to treat them with moistening or nourishing liquids. These fluids should help hydrate the body, soothe the dryness, and support healing by replenishing the tissues and fluids that have been lost.

english translation

hindi translation

zuSkadehAn pipAsArtAn durbalAnapi ca dravaiH | praklinnakAyAn vraNinaH zuSkairmehina eva ca ||61||

hk transliteration

एककालं भवेद्देयो दुर्बलाग्निविवृद्धये | समाग्नये तथाऽऽहारो द्विकालमपि पूजितः ||६२||

sanskrit

At one time, food should be given to strengthen the weak digestive fire (agni). For balancing the digestive fire, food should also be offered in two portions. This suggests the importance of appropriate food timing and quantity for restoring the digestive power and promoting overall health.

english translation

hindi translation

ekakAlaM bhaveddeyo durbalAgnivivRddhaye | samAgnaye tathA''hAro dvikAlamapi pUjitaH ||62||

hk transliteration

औषधद्वेषिणे देयस्तथौषधसमायुतः | मन्दाग्नये रोगिणे च मात्राहीनः प्रशस्यते ||६३||

sanskrit

For those who are averse to medicine, it should be administered in combination with other substances. For patients with a weak digestive fire (mandagni), the medicine should be given in small quantities, as this is considered beneficial for them.

english translation

hindi translation

auSadhadveSiNe deyastathauSadhasamAyutaH | mandAgnaye rogiNe ca mAtrAhInaH prazasyate ||63||

hk transliteration

यथर्तुदत्तस्त्वाहारो दोषप्रशमनः स्मृतः | अतः परं तु स्वस्थानां वृत्त्यर्थं सर्व एव च | प्रविचारानिमानेवं द्वादशात्र प्रयोजयेत् ||६४||

sanskrit

The food provided according to the seasons is considered effective in alleviating doshas. Therefore, for the maintenance of health, all individuals should follow the prescribed routines for the seasons. The treatments should be used according to their specific purpose, as outlined in the twelve instructions.

english translation

hindi translation

yathartudattastvAhAro doSaprazamanaH smRtaH | ataH paraM tu svasthAnAM vRttyarthaM sarva eva ca | pravicArAnimAnevaM dvAdazAtra prayojayet ||64||

hk transliteration

अत ऊर्ध्वं दशौषधकालान् वक्ष्यामः | तत्राभक्तं प्राग्भक्तमधोभक्तं मध्येभक्तमन्तराभक्तं सभक्तं सामुद्गं मुहुर्मुहुर्ग्रासं ग्रासान्तरं चेति दशौषधकालाः ||६५||

sanskrit

The ten stages of medicine intake are as follows: 1. Abhakta refers to the state where the medicine is not consumed properly or at the correct time. 2. Prāgbhakta refers to medicine taken before the usual prescribed time. 3. Adobhakta is when medicine is consumed at a time too early or too late, not fitting the proper schedule. 4. Madhyabhakta is when medicine is taken during the middle of the prescribed time or after a slight delay. 5. Antarabhakta refers to medicine taken with a significant delay from the prescribed time. 6. Sabhakta is when medicine is taken with the proper timing and method. 7. Sāmudga refers to medicine taken with all the required details intact, without any neglect in preparation or consumption. 8. Muhurmuhur refers to medicine that is consumed repeatedly, at intervals, instead of a one-time dose. 9. Grāsa refers to the individual doses or mouthfuls taken at a time. 10. Grāsāntara refers to the intervals between the individual doses, highlighting the gap between them. These stages are essential for ensuring effective treatment and healing.

english translation

hindi translation

ata UrdhvaM dazauSadhakAlAn vakSyAmaH | tatrAbhaktaM prAgbhaktamadhobhaktaM madhyebhaktamantarAbhaktaM sabhaktaM sAmudgaM muhurmuhurgrAsaM grAsAntaraM ceti dazauSadhakAlAH ||65||

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