Questions tagged [charaka-samhita]
An Ayurveda text written by Charaka.
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Adharniya Vega and Brahmacharya
According to Charaka Samhita(Lesson 1- Chapter 7)
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While Brahmcharya prohibits all sexual desires, Charaka Samhita seems to ...
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Who was sage Harita, the son of Bhṛgu?
I came across a text similar to the Smṛtis or Law Books which is called the Harita Samhita.
He seems to be somebody of significance because his laws are repeated by Ṛṣi Markandeya in the book. The ...
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Do the Charaka Samhita and the Sushruta Samhita forbid the consumption of any food?
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita are two major ancient Hindu texts on health related subjects, include many chapters on the role of diet and personal needs of an individual.The two texts give a ...