Samhita Siddhanta -
“Ayurveda is an ancient science of Indigenous medicine; it is special in respect that it is not only a medical science but an Art of Living in Human being.”
This is the first and the most important Department of Ayurveda, Also known as Basic principles total Five subjects are taught through this department.
This department is concerned with basic principles of Ayurveda which are described in classical texts i.e. Ayurved Samhitas. Samhitas are in Sanskrit language which is a divine language, hence to understand the samhita in their true meanings Sanskrit is also taught by this department along with Samhitas (classical texts) in detail.
Sanskrit -
Ayurveda originated as of Vedic sciences. All original texts of Ayurvedic science were in sanskrit so, the knowledge of sanskrit language is compulsory to learn Ayurveda.
Padarth Vidnyan and History of Ayurveda -
Glorious history of Ayurveda with progressive development in various branches of Ayurveda are well explained in this subject. Every element in this universe consists of five basic elements named as Panchamahabhutas ( Earth, water, fire, wind and space). Likewise Human body also consists of Panchamahabhutas. To understand human body with concept of soul and mind, Universe, their inter relationship, principles of treatment is the aim of this subject.
Maulik Siddhant and Ashtang Hridayam-
This subject consists two parts-
Maulik Siddhant - For proper understanding of classical texts of Ayurveda needs proper study of Maulik Siddhantas. (Basic Principles)
Ashtang Hridayam- Excellent classical text by Acharya Vagbhata which gives the basic information of Ayurvedic principles.
Charak Samhita Purvardha -
Classical text by Acharya Charaka. Introductory & basic principles of Ayurveda are given in this part of Ayyurveda samhita.
Charak Samhita Uttarardha -
Most applied part of Charak Samhita. Knowledge of various Diseases their line of treatment ,Various Formulations used for the treatment , How to perform Pnchakarma their complications & management of Complications is very precisely given by Acharya Charaka.
All the popular Samhita like “Charak Samhita” “Sushrut Samhita” & “Ashtang Hridiyam" all 3 Samhitas collectively known as Great triads are also thought in this department.
This department is related with three academic years of B.A.M.S. All subjects are very important & interesting that unfolds secrets of our life , spirit & of the material world. The knowledge of Pramana improves the intelligence and common sense hence the knowledge of Samhita & basic principle is most useful to all students and teachers for the enlightening of their intelligence