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The project is conceptualized and initiated in the year 2013 by leading authorities in [[Ayurveda]].

The project is conceptualized and initiated in the year 2013 by leading authorities in [[Ayurveda]].

   

   

=Project Background=

=Project Background=

==What is [[Charak Samhita]]?==

==What is [[Charak Samhita]]?==

The [[Charak Samhita]] /Caraka Samhita(CS, Devanagari :चरक संहिता) is the most referred text of Ayurvedic students, teachers, physicians, scholars, and researchers. The genesis of this text lies in the Agnivesha Tantra, a seminal work of antiquity written by Acharya Agnivesh approximately 3000 year ago following the Guru-Shishya tradition of knowledge transfer and mentorship. Acharya Charak redacted this information about 2000 years ago, giving the treatise its present name. In the 4th century of the Common Era (CE), Dridhabala added 41 chapters: 17 chapters of Chikitsa sthana, a complete Kalpa sthana of 12 chapters, and the Siddhi sthana of 12 chapters as well, to produce the present preferred version of the text. In the subsequent years, the treatise has not incorporated any changes in its format, though it was enriched from time to time with new interpretations and infusions of new knowledge through redactions and commentaries.

The [[Charak Samhita]] /Caraka Samhita(CS, Devanagari :चरक संहिता) is the most referred text of Ayurvedic students, teachers, physicians, scholars, and researchers. The genesis of this text lies in the Agnivesha Tantra, a seminal work of antiquity written by Acharya Agnivesh approximately 3000 years ago following the Guru-Shishya tradition of knowledge transfer and mentorship. Acharya Charak redacted this information about 2000 years ago, giving the treatise its present name. In the 4th century of the Common Era (CE), Dridhabala added 41 chapters: 17 chapters of Chikitsa sthana, a complete Kalpa sthana of 12 chapters, and the Siddhi sthana of 12 chapters as well, to produce the present preferred version of the text. In the subsequent years, the treatise has not incorporated any changes in its format, though it was enriched from time to time with new interpretations and infusions of new knowledge through redactions and commentaries.

As a text, the [[Charak Samhita]] epitomizes one of the finest examples of teacher-student interactions ever recorded and written, either in ancient or modern times. The [[Charak Samhita]] is considered the best compendium among all available Ayurvedic classic texts as a resource for the medical practitioner. It is not merely a text for the management of diseases  - rather it is of the only texts available worldwide on restorative science, emphasizing the promotion of health and prevention of disease as the actual solution for controlling diseases, which is especially relevant in modern times. Further, it also seriously dwells upon the concept of longevity and healthy aging, as described in its chapters on Swasthavritta Chatushka and four parts of Rasayanadhyaya.

As a text, the [[Charak Samhita]] epitomizes one of the finest examples of teacher-student interactions ever recorded and written, either in ancient or modern times. The [[Charak Samhita]] is considered the best compendium among all available Ayurvedic classic texts as a resource for the medical practitioner. It is not merely a text for the management of diseases  - rather it is of the only texts available worldwide on restorative science, emphasizing the promotion of health and prevention of disease as the actual solution for controlling diseases, which is especially relevant in modern times. Further, it also seriously dwells upon the concept of longevity and healthy aging, as described in its chapters on Swasthavritta Chatushka and four parts of Rasayanadhyaya.

==Why does it need a revision now?==

==Why does it need a revision now?==

Modern medicine or allopathic medicine has, over the past few decades, made significant strides in the area of disease management. However, in spite of the significant breakthroughs that it has witnessed, modern medicine continues to be primarily an “offense strategy” for managing ailments. It does not stress upon disease prevention because the etiology of chronic diseases is unknown. In contrast to this, [[Ayurveda]] (or Knowledge of Life) system primarily utilizes the “defence strategy” in health management- as detailed and described in the treatise. [[Ayurveda]] prescribes a holistic approach towards managing health, and diseases and is very pertinent in today’s world. However, the treatise in its existing form needs to be updated in today’s context, and for a wider audience. Realizing this critical need, Dr. Gopal Basisht, MD in alliance with [[Ayurveda]] scholars in India like Prof.R.H.Singh, Prof.M.S.Baghel, Prof. V.K.Joshi, Prof. H.M.Chandola, conceptualized the Charak Samhita New Edition and Update initiative in 2013. Dr.Yogesh Deole, Ph.D. co-ordinated this project with the able support of India’s leading authorities in the field. Mr.Pallav Mishra operated the project technically and linguistically since 2016.  

Modern medicine or allopathic medicine has, over the past few decades, made significant strides in the area of disease management. However, in spite of the significant breakthroughs that it has witnessed, modern medicine continues to be primarily an “offense strategy” for managing ailments. It does not stress upon disease prevention because the etiology of chronic diseases is unknown. In contrast to this, [[Ayurveda]] (or Knowledge of Life) system primarily utilizes the “defence strategy” in health management- as detailed and described in the treatise. [[Ayurveda]] prescribes a holistic approach towards managing health, and diseases and is very pertinent in today’s world. However, the treatise in its existing form needs to be updated in today’s context, and for a wider audience. Realizing this critical need, Dr. Gopal Basisht, MD in alliance with [[Ayurveda]] scholars in India like Prof.R.H.Singh, Prof.M.S.Baghel, Prof. V.K.Joshi, Prof. H.M.Chandola, conceptualized the Charak Samhita New Edition and Update initiative in 2013. Dr.Yogesh Deole, Ph.D. co-ordinated this project with the able support of India’s leading authorities in the field. Mr.Pallav Mishra operated the project technically and linguistically from 2016 to 2018.

==Objectives==

==Objectives==

==Copyright and license==

==Copyright and license==

The project is a pure non-commercial project and the material is being propagated for academic purpose as well as for enhancing global health for the welfare of society. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply.  

 

The project is a purely academic and non-commercial in nature. The content is propagated for purpose of educational training and enhancing global health for the welfare of society. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License unless otherwise noted, additional terms may apply.

==Financial Support==

==Financial Support==

Still the project is in the process of updating vidhi with references and adding user friendly features in order to ease the access.  At this point of time, the project has 135 contributors and the list is published online. Further, online wiki editors are invited to edit and enrich the content.  

Still the project is in the process of updating vidhi with references and adding user friendly features in order to ease the access.  At this point of time, the project has 135 contributors and the list is published online. Further, online wiki editors are invited to edit and enrich the content.  

This overall work will be conducted by Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Center being established in collaboration with Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in [[Ayurveda]], Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.

This overall work will be conducted by [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre|Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Center]] in collaboration with Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in [[Ayurveda]], Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, India.