SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN COLLEGE OF AYURVEDA, HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTER

DEPARTMENT OF SAMHITA & SIDDHANTA



Samhita & Siddhanta department is a fundamental branch of Ayurveda in Ayurvedic colleges. It focuses on the classical texts and foundational principles of Ayurveda. This department plays a crucial role in understanding the philosophical, theoretical, and practical aspects of ancient Ayurvedic knowledge.
Study of Classical Texts (Samhitas)
 
  • Charaka Samhita (Internal Medicine)

  • Sushruta Samhita (Surgery & Anatomy)

  • Ashtanga Hridaya (Comprehensive Ayurveda)

  • Ashtanga Sangraha (Detailed Ayurveda)

  • Other important texts like Kashyapa Samhita, Bhavaprakasha, etc.


  • Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda (Siddhanta)
     
  • Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)

  • Panchamahabhuta (Five Elements)

  • Prakriti (Body Constitution)

  • Rasa, Guna, Veerya, Vipaka (Pharmacological Principles)

  • Nidana Panchaka (Diagnosis Principles)

  • Chikitsa Siddhanta (Treatment Principles)


  • Research & Manuscriptology
     
  • Interpretation of ancient Ayurvedic texts

  • Study of Sanskrit in Ayurveda

  • Ayurvedic epistemology (Pramana)

  • Exploration of unpublished manuscripts



  • Historical and Philosophical Aspects
     
  • Evolution of Ayurveda through different eras

  • Contributions of ancient Ayurvedic scholars

  • Relation between Ayurveda and Indian philosophy


  • Role in Ayurvedic Education & Research
     
  • It serves as the backbone for students to understand the theoretical aspects before moving to clinical and practical applications.

  • Encourages research on ancient texts, their modern interpretation, and application.

  • Plays a key role in curriculum development for BAMS and postgraduate studies in Ayurveda.


  • Our Team

    Dr Rakesh kumar pandey Professor Samhita & Siddhant

    Dr. Rakesh Kumar Pandey Professor
    Samhita & Siddhant

    Photo of Dr. Poonam Pandey Associat Professor  Samhita & Siddhant

    Dr. Poonam Pandey Associat Professor Samhita & Siddhant

    Dr.Arti Rai Assistant Professor  Samhita & Siddhant

    Dr.Arti Rai Assistant Professor Samhita & Siddhant

    dr. chetan sharma Assistant Professor  Samhita & Siddhant

    Dr. Chetan Sharma Assistant Professor Samhita & Siddhant