RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

KARNATAKA, BANGALORE
PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECT FOR DISSERTATION IN M.D
(AYURVEDA)

A STUDY ON INDRIYA STHANA OF CHARAKA SAMHITA

BY

Dr. RADHIKA.S

1ST Year M.D (Ay) Scholar,

Department of P.G studies in Ayurveda Siddhanta,

Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri.

Guide

Dr. RAGHAVENDRA UDUPA. MD (Ay)

Professor and Head of the Department,

Dept of P.G Studies in Ayurveda Siddhanta,

Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri.

2012-2013

ALVA’S AYURVEDA MEDICAL COLLEGE,

MOODBIDRI.
From

Dr. RADHIKA. S

1st year M.D (Ay) Scholar

Dept of P.G Studies in Ayurveda Siddhanta,

Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri.

To
THE REGISTRAR

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,

Karnataka, Bangalore.

Through

THE PRINCIPAL AND

HEAD OF THE DEPT OF AYURVEDA SIDDHANTA,

Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College – Moodbidri.

Sub- Submission of completed Proforma for registration of synopsis for dissertation work in
M.D (Ay).

Respected sir

I request you to register the below mentioned subject in my name for submission of
dissertation to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore as the partial fulfillment
for the award of the degree M.D (Ay) in Ayurveda Siddhanta

TITLE OF DISSERTATION

“A STUDY ON INDRIYA STHANA OF CHARAKA SAMHITA”

Here with I am enclosing the completed Proforma for registration for dissertation subject.

Thanking you, Yours sincerely,

Place: Moodbidri

Date: (Dr. RADHIKA.S)

 RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

KARNATAKA, BANGALORE

ANNEXURE II

PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECT FOR DISSERTATION

1.Name of the Candidate : Dr. RADHIKA.S

Address (In block letters) : 1ST YEAR, M.D. SCHOLAR,

DEPT OF P.G STUDIES IN

AYURVEDA SIDDHANTA,

ALVA’S AYURVEDA MEDICAL

COLLEGE, MOODBIDRI,

DAKSHIN KANNADA,

KARNATAKA -574227

Permanent address : C/O J.SYAM

SREE PADMAM

KILIKOLLOOR P.O

KOLLAM, KERALA -691004

2.Name of the institution : ALVA’S AYURVEDA MEDICAL COLLEGE,

MOODBIDRI,

DAKSHIN KANNADA,KARNATAKA – 574227

3.Course of the study & Subject : M.D(AY) IN AYURVEDA SIDDHANTA

4.Date of Admission for course : 27.08.2012

5.Title of the topic :

“A STUDY ON INDRIYA STHANA OF CHARAKA SAMHITA”

6. BRIEF RESUME OF THE INTENDED WORK

6.1 NEED FOR THE STUDY:

Indriya Sthana is a unique section of Charaka Samhita;the Brihatrayi famous for its
Chikitsa aspects. The inclusion of the Indriya Sthana before Chikitsa Sthana have added much
more clarity and importance to the latter .

The word Indra means Prana. Chakrapani says it is Aatmavaachi.Indriya Sthana is meant
for understanding the residual life span of a person. In perceptive of Indriya Sthana ‘Indriya’
means the signs and symptoms of life approaching its end.1 Such signs and symptoms that can be
directly observed by visual and other faculties are described in this Sthana.

Acharya Charaka, in the Sutra Sthana states that a physician loses his fame, learning and
wealth by attempting to cure patients with incurable illnesses 2.The importance of Indriya Sthana
is for the selection of a curable patient. Each of the chapter differs in its intension and approach.
A detailed introspection is needed to understand the reasons for these different approaches.

Very few attempts have been done to evaluate the approach used in Indriya Sthana.The
applications regarding this important Sthana need to be reviewed in the light of contemporary
aids of medical science. The details of examinations mentioned and their possibilities are also
another area concerned. Since Indriya Sthana is not brought to focus, it becomes important to
understand the literary as well as observational applications of this Sthana.

6.2 Review of Literature

• Charaka Samhita

• Details of Rishta in Purana

Previous work done

Dr. Beena Rose-University of Kerala, 1998-“ A Detailed Study of physical changes in Rishta”.

6.3 Objective of the study

1. To review the Indriya Sthana of Charaka Samhita

2 .To collect and understand Rishta Lakshana mentioned in Sastra

3. Analysis of the data collected with the help of relavant Sastra bhaga and will be documented.
7.Materials and Methods
7.1 Source of the Data

Literary source

Literary data will be collected from Charaka Samhita Indriya Sthana.

Supportive data from relevant Purana shall be collected.

7.2 Method of collection of Data

• Data will be collected by conducting an open type survey. The study is so designed as to
collect the Rishta Lakshana exhibited by a deceased person, through a personal
interview of his relatives and other medical staffs working in palliative centers.

• A questionnaire will be prepared based on classical references collected from Charaka

Samhitha Indriya sthana and other related literatures.

• Collected data will be documented, analyzed and presented.

.Inclusion criteria

Not applicable

Exclusion criteria

Not applicable

7.3 Does the study require any investigation and interventions to be conducted on patients
or other humans or animals? If so ,please describe briefly:

Not applicable.

7.4 Has ethical clearance been obtained from your institution in case of 7.3?

Not applicable.

8. List of References.
1Agnivesa. Charaka Samhita.Chakrapani,Ayurveda Dipika Commentary

Vaidya Yadavji Trikamji, Choukamba Orientalia,Varanasi, ed.2000;PP 738 page 353

2, Agnivesa. Charaka Samhita,Ayurveda Dipika Commentary

Vaidya Yadavji Trikamji, Choukamba Orientalia,Varanasi, ed.2000;PP 738 page66

9) Signature of candidate :

10) Remarks of Guide :

11) Name and Designation of

11.1 Guide : Dr. RAGHAVENDRA UDUPA. MD (Ay)

Professor and Head of the Department,

Dept of P.G Studies in Ayurveda Siddhanta,

Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri

11.2 Signature and seal :

11.3 Head of the department : Dr RAGHAVENDRA UDUPA. MD (Ay)

Professor and Head of the Department,

Dept of P.G Studies in Ayurveda Siddhanta,

Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College, Moodbidri.

11.4 Signature and seal :

12.1 Remarks of the principal :

12.2 Signature and seal :