A Text Book of Sharira - Kriya Vijan : According to CCIM Syllabus (Set of 2 Volumes)

It gives all of us a great pleasure to publish revised edition of the book, Sharira Kriya Vijnan - Part 1. In August 2012, Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi revised and reorganized syllabus of Sharira Kriya Viynan. Revised syllabus of Sharira Kriya Vijnan is a perfect blend of Ayurvedic knowledge supplemented with concept of modern physiology. The entire book has been rewritten, simplified and conve- niently divided into part A and B and it encompasses all the syllabus recommended by the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi. As Kriya Sharir is the fundamental subject, Part A of this book elaborates all the basic concepts like Triguna, Pancha- mahabhuta, Tridosha, Agni, Pachana etc. Concepts of Tridosha and Mahabhuta are explained with suitable diagrams, tables and flow charts. We have taken great care to include all the necessary references from all Ayurvedic classical compendia such as Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita etc. Interpretations of the Ayurvedic references are done in simple but scientific language. Part B of the book explains briefly modern concepts such as Cell physiology, Membrane transport, Respiration, Digestion etc. Sharira Kriya Vijnan, Part - 1 definitely meets the require- ments of students, teachers, professionals and laymans also. We hope that all students will appreciate this book as a resource for gaining knowledge and for scoring good marks in examination.

We, all the authors are extremely happy to publish revised edition of the book - Sharira Kriya Vijnan - Part 2. In August 2012, Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi revised and reorganized syllabus of Sharira Kriya Viynan. The study of Kriya Sharira ie Ayurvedic Physiology is prerequisite not only for understanding the basic functions of the living body but also finding remedies and answers for dtfferent ailments that afflict human beings. Considering all the above said importance of Sharira Kriya Vijnan, syllabus of Kriya Sharira is revised in such a way that it has become a unique combination of Ayurvedic physiology complimented with modern physiology. The entire book of Sharira Kriya Vijnan Part-2 has been rewritten, simplified and conveniently divided into part A and part B. One of the salient features of this book is, it covers course content as per the recommendations of Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi. Part A of this book highlights the concepts of Dhatuposhan, Functions of Dhatu, Mala, Ojas etc. For the first time in the field of Ayurveda, concepts of Dhatuposhana is explained with the help of suitable dia- grams. All Ayurvedic concepts such as functions of Dhatu, location of Dhatu etc are explained with diagrams, tables and charts. All the important references from Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Yogaratnakara etc. are incorporated in the book. Interpretations of the Ayurvedic references are done in a lucid and simple but scientific language. Pare B of the Part-2 explains briefly modern concepts such as Blood cells, Muscle physiology, Circulation, Blood pre- ssure etc. Sharira Kriya Vijnan, Part-2 definitely meets the require- ments of students, teachers, professionals and laymans also. Sharira Kriya Vijnan, Part-2 will definitely help the students, in understanding Ayurvedic as well as modern physiology and book will provide a firm base of knowledge for all students to excel further in Ayurvedic science. We hope that all students and teachers will appreciate this book as a resource for gaining knowledge and for scoring good marks in the examination.