Vaidyaka Paribhasa Pradipa of Sri Govindasena

It is a work of Bhaishajya Kalpana written probably in nineteenth A. D. Govinda Sena the son of Krishnavallabha Sena had been composed this book, which is useful in the treatment and which consists of paribasha of different technical terms and it is written by referring different granthas written by sages.

The distinct description such as panchahvidha kashaya Kalpana, Churnja Kalpana etc; which are used in preparing different yoga's is given in this text. It also contains detailed account regarding mana paribasha, sneha Kalpana and Mishrak Varga etc;

The text predominantly deals with the Bhaishjya kalpana Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics. Narration of gandusha, kavala graha, pancha karma etc. are found in chaturtha Khanda.

The author has collected interesting and important verses in different aspects of Bhaishajya Kalpana from earlier reputed treatises. As a good compiler author has brought out a valuable encyclopedia.

Different views on authorship: The following are the views of scholars entitled for the authoritative opinion.

It has been translated into major Indian languages by many scholars but not into English so far. The present attempt is first in this direction. It is only available source book on Bhaishjya kalpana is presented in the from of compilation.

It is considered specially the book of Bhaishajya kalpana on the basis of the subject matter presented in the book. Method of presentation of this Vaidyaka paribasha pradeepa is unique.

The subject matter available is incorporated in four khandas. Contributions of Vaidyaka paribasha pradeepa branches other than Bhaishjya kalpana are Rasa Shstra, Pancha karma, Chalya and Shalkhya tantra Etc.

In the presentation of the subject, internationally accepted diacritical marks have been used and certain technical terms have been kept as such. Index has been added at the end.