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Syllabus – subtopics
- 3.1Dravya: Lakshana, classification and enumeration
- 3.2Panchabhuta: theories regarding creation (Taittiriyopanishad, Nyaya-Vaisheshika, Sankhya-Yoga, Sankaracharya, Charaka and Sushruta); Lakshana and qualities of each Mahabhoota
- 3.3Kala: etymological derivation, Lakshana, division / units and significance
- 3.4Dik: Lakshana, division and significance
- 3.5Atma: Lakshana, classification, seat, Gunas, Linga according to Charaka, process of knowledge formation (Atmanah jnasya pravrittih)
- 3.6Purusha according to Ayurveda – Ativahika Purusha / Sukshma Sharira / Rashi Purusha / Chikitsa Purusha / Karma Purusha / Shaddhatvatmaka Purusha
- 3.7Manas: Lakshana, synonyms, qualities, objects, functions, dual nature of mind (Ubhayaatmakatvam), as substratum of diseases, influence of Panchabhoutika Aahara and Aushadha on Manas
- 3.8Role of Panchamahabhuta and Triguna in Deha Prakriti and Manasa Prakriti
- 3.9Tamas as the tenth Dravya
- 3.10Practical study / application and importance of each Karana Dravya in Ayurveda
- 3.11Principles and examples in contemporary sciences which enhance understanding of Karana Dravya
Notes
Detailed notes for Dravya Vijnaneeyam are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.
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Q1. Number of Karana Dravyas according to Acharya Charaka is
- A. 5
- B. 7
- C. 9
- D. 10
Answer: C — Pancha Mahabhuta + Atma + Manas + Kala + Dik = 9 Karana Dravyas.
Q2. Tamas is accepted as the tenth Dravya by
- A. Nyaya
- B. Sankhya
- C. Meemamsa
- D. Bauddha
Answer: C — The Meemamsakas (Kumarila Bhatta) propose Tamas (darkness) as the tenth Dravya.
Important questions
- LAQ Describe Manas – Lakshana, Guna, Vishaya, Karma and its Ubhayatmakatva. (Practice)
- SAQ Write a short note on Kala and its significance in Ayurveda. (Practice)