🔥 Agni – The Sacred Fire That Powers Your BodyIf there’s one word in Ayurveda that appears again and again, it’s Agni.But what exactly is Agni? Is it just digestion? Or is it something more? In this post of the Know Your Body series, let’s understand Agni — the inner fire that doesn’t just diges...Jul 13, 2025·4 min read
Laghutrayee and Ayurveda in VedaLaghutrayee Laghutrayee refers to a group of three important Ayurvedic texts that are considered to be smaller or shorter in comparison to other major Ayurvedic treatises. These three texts are: Madhava Nidana Sharangadhara Samhita Bhavaprakasha S...Jul 31, 2023·5 min read
Acharyas of Ayurveda (Dvitiya)Charaka Acharya Charaka also referred to as Kapisthala Charaka, was the offspring of Vishuddha and a dedicated student of Vaishampayana Rishi. Charaka served as a raja vaidya, or royal physician, under the reign of King Kanishka, a ruler belonging to...Jul 26, 2023·5 min read
Acharyas of Ayurveda (prathama)Bharadwaja Bharadwaja is a prominent name in ancient Indian history and mythology. Bharadwaja is the name of a sage or rishi who is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and epics such as the Rigveda, Mahabharata, and Ramayana. He is considered one o...Jul 12, 2023·6 min read
BrihattrayeeThe three texts, Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya, are collectively known as the Brihattrayi or the "Great Trilogy" of Ayurvedic texts. They form the core foundation of Ayurveda and are considered authoritative sources for Ayur...Jun 21, 2023·6 min read
Ashtanga Hridaya and Ashtanga SangrahaAuthors Vruddha Vagbhata, who is associated with the 6th century during the Varaha Mihira Kala, is widely recognized as the author of the Ayurvedic text "Ashtanga Sangraha". Laghu Vagbhata, also known as Vagbhata II, is said to have lived during the ...Jun 9, 2023·5 min read
Paediatrics and AyurvedaNomenclature, Etymology and Definition Kaumārabhṛtya, one of the eight branches of Ayurveda, encompasses pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology. It covers a wide range of subjects, starting from prenatal care and continuing until the child reaches th...May 25, 2023·5 min read
