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Who revised the Agnivesha Samhitā and renamed it Charaka Samhitā?
Who revised the Agnivesha Samhitā and renamed it Charaka Samhitā?
- Dṛḍhabala
- Agniveśa
- Atreya
- Charaka (correct)
Who stated that he had to write one third of the book himself because this portion had been lost, and that he also re-wrote the last part of the book?
Who stated that he had to write one third of the book himself because this portion had been lost, and that he also re-wrote the last part of the book?
- Atreya
- Charaka
- Dṛḍhabala (correct)
- Agniveśa
How many books and chapters does the Charaka Samhita consist of?
How many books and chapters does the Charaka Samhita consist of?
- Four books and sixty chapters
- Eight books and one hundred and twenty chapters (correct)
- Six books and eighty chapters
- Ten books and one hundred chapters
What is the Charaka Samhita based on?
What is the Charaka Samhita based on?
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Which of these is included in the Charaka Samhita?
Which of these is included in the Charaka Samhita?
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Study Notes
The Charaka Samhita
- Charaka revised the Agnivesha Samhitā and renamed it Charaka Samhitā.
- Charaka stated that he had to write one third of the book himself because this portion had been lost, and that he also re-wrote the last part of the book.
Structure of the Charaka Samhita
- The Charaka Samhita consists of 8 books and 120 chapters.
Basis of the Charaka Samhita
- The Charaka Samhita is based on the Ayurvedic tradition.
Contents of the Charaka Samhita
- It includes information on philosophy, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology.
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Test your knowledge about the Charaka Samhita, a foundational text on Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine system. Learn about its historical significance and contributions to the field of medicine.
