A CRITICAL STUDY OF SWASTHA CHATUSHKA W.S.R TO USE OF TANTRAYUKTIS

Charaka Samhita is reputed to be the most ancient, comprehensive, authoritative, original text. The Samhita is rich in principles. We can live a healthy life by following those principles. To understand these principles, it is essential for us to have knowledge of Tantrayuktis. Charaka Samhita has eight sections and one hundred twenty chapters. Sutra sthana is foremost among the eight sthanas. It is divided into seven Chatushka. Swastha chatushka holds the second position among seven chatushkas, including procedures essential for the maintenance of health. The chapter included in Swastha Chatushka gives more importance to the maintenance of both physical and mental health. By using Tantrayuktis, we understand the depth of knowledge of Swastha chatushka and their application in a proper way.