Philosophic Foundation of Ayurveda

by B.G. Gopinath

This book gives a panoramic view of Philosophy of Ayurveda. The author wishes to convey as to what concepts of which philosophy of Indian soil were already incorporated in health science literature even prior to the literature on philosophies prevalent in our contemporary period came into existence in the past.

The author has put all his efforts to illustratively demonstrate the pivotal role the philosophic thoughts played in a systematic development of theories, concepts and practices related to a holistic health science. The author has rendered a new dimension to various topics of Padartha-vijnana by his thought provoking independent reflections wherever needed. The book serves as a beacon light for all those who are genuinely interested to know the theories and practices of Ayurveda in general and to PG scholar, Research Scholars and teachers of Padartha Vijnana and Darshan in Ayurveda colleges in particular.