A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE MANUSCRIPT YOGASAMUCCAYA BY GAṆAPA-TIVYĀSA: EMPHASIS ON AYURVEDIC PHARMACEUTICS AND SCOPE

Objectives: To provide a general overview of the manuscript Yogasamuccaya and its author and emphasize its unique focus on Ayurvedic pharmaceutics (Kaṣṭhauṣadhis and Rasa-auṣadhis) based on a critical edition. Methodology: Data were extracted from the critical edition of two Devanāgarī paper manuscripts (Dn1: 1788 CE; Dn2: 1415 CE). Higher Criticism established the author's context linking him to the Soḍhala lineage, and Content Analysis categorised the Materia Medica and therapeutic contents. Results: The Yogasamuccaya is a significant medieval Sangraha Grantha, confirmed as a source of novel ther-apeutics from the Gujarat region. Key findings include: a modified list of Saptakanchukī Doṣhas of mercury, single-drug therapies (Ekamoolika Prayogas), unique herbo-mineral formulations (e.g., Kumudeśvara Rasa), and non-pharmacological methods (e.g., Vāma Kukṣi Śevana). Conclusion: The text is a significant contribution to medieval Ayurvedic compendia with unique therapeutics. Its current importance lies in its newly authenticated status, making its novel formulations available for further clinical and pharmacological investigation.