Sanskritam Evam Ayurveda Itihas (Sanskrit and History of Ayurveda)

Samskritam Evam Ayurveda Ithihas (history of Ayurveda) is an important subject of the BAMS program for the undergraduate students of Ayurveda. Sanskrit is an ancient still most scientific language of India. The ancient literature created about various subjects in this region is in Sanskrit. The richness of Sanskrit language is accepted by intellectuals across the world. The literature of Ayurveda is also found in Sanskrit. Without under standing the language of the science, it is really hard to read and understand the terminolo gies, theories, principles of the science given in the Samhitas. Many of the students com ing for the course partly introduced or not at all introduced to the Sanskrit language previ ously. Hence for understanding Ayurveda in its originality, Sanskrit is one of subject in First year BAMS curriculum. Similar to any language Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking are the four pillars of a Sanskrit. Reading, writing and understanding Samhitas will be emphasized and listening and speaking can give confidence to the student and enhance the study. 

This changed curriculum involves many new teaching learning techniques and as sessment methods. Based on the course outcomes, curriculum is divided in papers. Im portant objectives are appropriately planned as per domains of learning. Practical can give a chance of acquiring skills by practice of use of Sanskrit in Samhitadhyayan. Application of learned Sanskrit will be practically ensured by reading newly introduced Ashtang Hrudayam. Students can experience of application of Sanskrit Grammar in Samhitadhyayan. 

History of Ayurveda is also added in second part of the Sanskrit. As an ancient science, its gradual development. Important milestones, different Schools of thoughts, important traditions, followers in traditions, their contribution etc will be introduced in History. Contribution of Scholars of modern era, important institutes and globalization are few more points for history. The complete syllabus estimated by Board of Ayurveda, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, New Delhi (NCISM) is converted in this book. 

Dr. Shashirekha H.K. 

Dr. Bargale Sushant Sukumar

Will be delivered by 16-05-2024