A Text Book of Ayurveda: Historical Background (An old and Rare Book)
Book Specification
Item Code: | NAK467 |
Author: | Dr. A. Lakshmipathi |
Publisher: | Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan |
Language: | English |
Edition: | 2004 |
ISBN: | 8170842553 |
Pages: | 644 |
Cover: | Hardcover |
Other Details | 8.5 inch X 5.5 inch |
Weight | 810 gm |
Book Description
I have found that for acquiring an accurate knowledge of Ayurveda, the student should undergo a course of pre-medical studies in the Indian method, which give him a proper estimate of the historical and philosophical back-ground necessary for the correct understanding of the subject. It is for that purpose I have devoted two sections in the first volume namely (1) Bharatiya Vijnana or The Historical Background and (2) The Darshanas or the Philosophical Background.
As I have no claim for any originality in these subjects, I have freely borrowed from reputed authors and have acknowledged my indebtedness to them indifferent places. Some of the chapters were wholly contributed by distinguished scholars to whom I owe a deep of gratitude.
Ayurveda as the Science of Life is an International subject and I hope one day, the Indian System of Medicine which is the parent of all system of medicine in the world will be studied with the reverence that it deserves as a scientific subject. It is a science, the science of sciences which ends all jealousies between individuals and wars between nations and bestows everlasting peace on humanity.
Preface | v | |
Editor's Appeal | vii | |
Chapter I | Right Attitude | 1 |
Chapter II | The Basis of Hindu Dharma | 14 |
Chapter III | Universities in Ancient India with Special referencce to Ayurveda Studies | 26 |
Chapter IV | A Brief Historical Survey of Hindustan | 28 |
Chapter V | History of Ayurveda | 257 |
Chapter VI | Vrikshayurveda | 361 |
Chapter VII | Town Planning in Ancient India | 410 |
Chapter VIII | Civic Administration inAncient India | 473 |
Chapter IX | The Definition of Ayurvda, Its Scope and Importance | 491 |
Chapter X | Ayurveda in the Andhra State | 542 |