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Concepts and Contemporary Practices

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Monographs on Concepts and Contemporary Practices
Sr. No. Title Author(s) Reviewer(s) Editor(s)
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda
1 Ayurveda (knowledge or science of life) Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
2 Ayu (life) Bhojani M.K., Yadav Vandana Basisht G., Khandel S.K. Deole Y.S.
3 Tantrayukti (technical tricks to understand texts) Dixit U., Deole Y.S. Mhetre H. Basisht G.
4 Prakriti (fundamental constitution) Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
5 Deha Prakriti (somatic constitution) Bhojani M.K., Tanwar Ankur Kumar Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
6 Manas Prakriti (psychological constitution) Bhojani M.K., Tanwar Ankur Kumar Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
7 Purusha (holistic human being) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
8 Tanmatra Nawkar Madhumati S. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
Fundamental Concepts - Panchamahabhuta
1 Panchamahabhuta (five fundamental elements) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
2 Akasha mahabhuta (ether or space element) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
3 Vayu mahabhuta (air element) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
4 Agni mahabhuta (fire element) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
5 Jala mahabhuta (water element) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
6 Prithvi mahabhuta (earth element) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda -Methods of acquiring knowledge- Pramana
1 Pramana (methods of acquiring knowledge) Bhojani M.K., Joglekar A.A. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
2 Pratyaksha pramana (knowledge by direct perception) Bhojani M.K., Joglekar A.A. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
3 Anumana pramana (knowledge by inference) Bhojani M.K., Joglekar A.A. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
4 Aaptopadesha pramana (knowledge by authoritative statement) Bhojani M.K., Joglekar A.A. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
5 Yukti pramana (knowledge by logical application) Bhojani M.K., Joglekar A.A. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
6 Upamana pramana (knowledge by analogy) Bhojani M.K., Joglekar A.A. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda - Theories and applications- Siddhanta
1 Kaarya Kaarana Siddhanta (cause and effect theory) Bhojani M.K., Kabadwal Dipti, Tanwar Ankur Kumar Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
2 Avyakta Joshi M. R., Janbandhu P. P. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
3 Padartha Bhojani M.K., Joglekar A.A. Jamdade Y., Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
4 Karma (action) Bhojani M.K., Rahul Anand Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
5 Disha (directions) Bhojani M. K. , Arun Lal Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
6 Samanya Vishesha Siddhanta (Theory of similarity and dissimilarity) Bhojani M.K.,Yadav Vandana Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
7 Samavaya ( Inseparable relationship) Bhojani M.K., Deepankar Rahul, Tanwar Ankur kumar Jamdade Y., Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
8 Abhava (Non existence ) Bhojani M.K., Jain Rahul, Tanwar Ankur kumar Mali V., Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
9 Kala (Time) Bhojani M.K., Sharma Raksha, Rahul Anand Mali V., Basisht G., Khandel S.K. Deole Y.S.
10 Swabhavoparam vada (theory of natural destruction) Mali Vaishali P. , Nawkar Madhumati S. Kashikar V.A. 3

Basisht G.

Deole Y.S.
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda pharmacology
1 Dravya (matter or substance) Bhojani M.K., Durga Rani, Tanwar Ankur kumar T.Saketh Ram, Basisht G., Khandel S.K. Deole Y.S.
2 Rasa (taste and its pharmacology) T. Saketh Ram, Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
3 Guna (qualities or properties) Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G. Basisht G. Basisht G.
4 Veerya (potency) Bhojani M. K. ,Joglekar Aishwarya ,

Joshi Sumedh

Deole Y.S. Deole Y.S.
5 Vipaka (post digestive effect) Bhojani M.K., Joshi Sumedh T. Saketh Ram, Basisht G., Khandel S.K. Deole Y.S.
6 Prabhava (influencial effect) S. Pavan Kumar Sawant B.,Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
7 Satmya (adaptability or suitability) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
8 Aushadha Sevana Kala (times of administration of medicines, chronopharmacology) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
Components of Health- Sharira & Dosha
1 Sharira (body) Bhojani M.K., Yadav Vandana Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
2 Dosha Deole Y.S., Shilwant A.A. Basisht G. Basisht G.
3 Vata dosha Bhojani M. K. , Tanwar Ankur Kumar Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
4 Pitta dosha Bhojani M. K. , Tanwar Ankur Kumar Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
5 Kapha dosha Bhojani M. K. , Tanwar Ankur Kumar Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
6 Marma Kasar N.V. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
Components of Health- Agni
1 Agni Deole Y.S., Bhojani M.K., Kabadwal Dipti, Joglekar A. Basisht G. Basisht G.
2 Dhatvagni Bhojani M.K., Sharma Raksha , Joglekar A.A. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
3 Bhutagni Bhojani M.K., Durga Rani Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
4 Koshtha (gut pattern) Karthik K.P. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
Components of Health- Dhatu
1 Dhatu (body tissues or components) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
2 Rasa dhatu (body fluids) Deole Y.S., Anagha S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
3 Rakta dhatu (blood tissue) Deole Y.S.,Anagha S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
4 Mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue) Anagha S., Deole Y.S., Shilwant A.A. Basisht G. Basisht G.
5 Meda dhatu (fats or lipid tissue elements) Deole Y.S.,Anagha S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
6 Asthi dhatu (osseous or bone tissue) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
7 Majja dhatu (marrow tissue) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
8 Shukra dhatu (reproductive tissue elements) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
9 Ojas (vital essence) Deole Y.S., Shilwant A.A. Basisht G. Basisht G.
Components of Health -Mala
1 Mala (Excretory products) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
2 Purisha (stools) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
3 Mutra (urine) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
4 Sweda (sweat) Bhojani M.K., Durga Rani, Jogalekar A.A. Basisht G.,Khandel S.K. Deole Y.S.
Components of Health -Aatma,Indriya, Manas
1 Aatma (soul or spirit) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
2 Indriya (sense and motor organs) Deole Y.S., Anagha S., Shilwant A.A. Basisht G. Basisht G.
3 Manas (Mind and mental health) Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
4 Sattva (Purity and mental strength) Bhojani M.K., Sharma Raksha , Joglekar A.A. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
5 Rajas (Activity and indulgence) Bhojani M.K., Jain Rahul, Joglekar Aishwarya Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
6 Tamas (Ignorance and illusion) Bhojani M. K. , Kabadwal Dipti Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
7 Buddhi (Intellect and intelligence) Deole Y.S.,Anagha S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
8 Smriti (memory) Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
9 Samadhi (deep meditation) Bhojani M. K., Singh Priti, Jain Rahul Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
Concepts and Practices of Preventive and Promotive Health in Chikitsa
1 Rasayana (rejuvenation and vitalizing therapy) Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G. Basisht G. Basisht G.
2 Vajikarana (aphrodisiac or virility enhancing therapy) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
3 Dinacharya (daily regimen for health) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
4 Ritucharya (seasonal regimen for health) P.Sudhakar Reddy, Beena M.D.,

Nimmi A.N.

Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
5 Ahara vidhi (dietary guidelines) Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
6 Nidra (sleep) Resmi B.G., Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
7 Brahmacharya Bhojani M.K., Jain Rahul Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
8 Vyayama Anupama Krishnan, Blessymol EV Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
Fundamental Concepts of Diagnosis and Management in Ayurveda (Nidana) and (Chikitsa)
1 Hetu (causes) Deole Y.S.,Anagha S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
2 Linga (symptomatology/features) Bhojani M.K., Siddharth Kumar, Tanwar Ankur Kumar Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
3 Aushadha (therapeutics) Bhojani M.K., Rahul Anand Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
4 Prajnaparadha (intellectual errors) Deole Y.S.,Anagha S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
5 Shatkriyakala (Six stages of disease evolution and treatment intervention) Khandel S.K., Baghel M. S. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Basisht G.
6 Kha vaigunya (defects in body systems) Khandel S.K.,Baghel M. S. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Basisht G.
7 Vikriti (abnormalities) Rai Shalini , Manjusha P. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
8 Vyadhi (disease) Deole Y.S.,Anagha S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
9 Amavata Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
10 Jwara (various fevers) Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G. Basisht G. Basisht G.
Concepts and Practices in Chikitsa - Major therapies (shad vidha upakrama)
1 Langhana (reducing/depleting/fasting therapy) Aneesh E.G., Choudhary Sujata, Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
2 Brimhana (nourishing therapy) Aneesh E.G., Choudhary Sujata, Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
3 Rukshana (drying or absorbing therapy) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
4 Stambhana (styptic or stopping therapy) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
5 Snehana (unction therapy) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
6 Swedana (sudation or fomentation therapy) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G., Gandhi R. Basisht G.
7 Upavasa (therapeutic fasting) Bhojani M. K. ,Acharya Rashmi Rekha, Deepankar Rahul Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
Concepts and Practices in Chikitsa - Panchakarma
1 Panchakarma (five therapeutic purification procedures) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
2 Deepana (therapy for kindling digestion) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
3 Pachana (therapy for promoting digestion) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
4 Vamana (therapeutic emesis) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
5 Virechana (therapeutic purgation) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
6 Basti (therapeutic enema) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
7 Nasya (intra nasal administration) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
8 Raktamokshana (blood letting therapy) Aneesh E.G., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
9 Madhutailika Basti Kabra Diksha, Bhatted Santoshkumar Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
10 Vaitarana Basti Patil Rajkala P., Gupta Rishanki Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
11 Piccha basti Auti Swapnil Basisht G. Deole Y.S.
Concepts and Practices in gynecology, obstetrics and pediatrics (Kaumarabhritya tantra) in Ayurveda
1 Artava (ovum and menstruation) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
2 Menstrual disorders Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G., Tandon S. Basisht G.
3 Garbha‎‎ (fetus or embryo) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
4 Prenatal care (garbhini paricharya) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
5 Sutika Paricharya (Postnatal care) Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
6 Contraceptives‎‎ Girija S., Anagha S. Basisht G., Tandon S. Deole Y.S.
7 Menopausal Syndrome Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G. Basisht G.
8 Congenital disorders Anagha S., Deole Y.S. Basisht G., Chavan-Gautam P. Basisht G.
9 Neonatal care Karthik K.P., Anagha S. Bhinde S., Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Basisht G.
10 Immunization Karthik K.P., Deole Y.S. Rekhi Rachna, Basisht G. Basisht G.
Diagnosis and management of prevalent diseases (Based on lectures in Prof.M.S.Baghel Memorial Lecture Series)
1 Infectious diseases Khandel S.K., Baghel M. S. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G., Basisht G.
2 Cancer Gadgil D. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G., Basisht G.
3 Acid peptic diseases‎‎ Chandola H.M. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Anagha S., Basisht G.
4 Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Sabnis M.S. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G., Basisht G.
5 Cardiac diseases Sane Rohit Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G., Basisht G.
6 Neurological diseases Acharya S.H. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Anagha S., Basisht G.
7 Skin diseases in Integrative Medicine Narahari S.R. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G., Basisht G.
8 Psychiatric diseases‎‎ Narayan Prakash B. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G., Basisht G.
9 Emergency medicine in Ayurveda Dixit U. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G., Basisht G.
10 Rheumatic diseases Ram Manohar P. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G., Basisht G.
11 Kidney diseases Gupta S. N. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Anagha S., Basisht G.
12 Panchakarma in modern lifestyle Thakar A. B. Basisht G. Deole Y.S., Aneesh E.G., Basisht G.
Education and Research
1 Interactive session on Contemporary Ayurveda (Based on interactive session) Singh R.H. Basisht G. Deole Y.S.,Basisht G.
2 Adhyayana (Methods of study and learning) Bhojani M. K., Sheetal Rani Basisht G. Deole Y.S.

Total chapters: 130