Adhikarana

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The word 'adhikarana' literally means a section or topic of discourse. In Sanskrit samhita, it means the topic of discourse. It is one of the most important tantrayukti. The topic of discourse of Ayurveda is Purusha. [Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 1/47] More details can be read here.