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Sushruta Samhita
Sushruta Samhita is one of the foundational classical texts of Ayurveda and a principal work associated with Shalya Tantra. Traditionally attributed to Acharya Sushruta, it presents a systematic body of knowledge encompassing fundamental Ayurvedic principles, anatomy, diagnosis, therapeutics, surgical techniques, wound management, toxicology, and specialized clinical care. The text is organized into six major divisions, progressing from fundamental principles and surgical foundations to disease diagnosis, anatomy, treatment, toxicology, and specialized branches of healthcare. Explore each section chapter by chapter to study the classical Ślokas, available commentaries, script variants, and Ayana's educational additions as they become available.
Text at a glance
- Attributed to
- Acharya Sushruta
- Tradition
- Classical Ayurveda
- Major emphasis
- Shalya Tantra
- Structure
- 6 major divisions
- Total Chapters
- 186
- Primary Focus
- Surgery, anatomy, diagnosis, therapeutics & specialized care
1. Sūtrasthānam - सूत्रस्थानम्
46 ChaptersEstablishes the fundamental principles of Ayurveda and Shalya Tantra, including the qualities of a physician, surgical training, instruments, operative principles, wound care, diet, medicines, preventive measures, and essential concepts required for clinical practice.
Explore 46 Chapters →2. Nidānasthānam - निदानस्थानम्
16 ChaptersFocuses on the causes, pathogenesis, signs, symptoms, and diagnostic understanding of important diseases, with particular attention to conditions relevant to surgical and clinical practice.
Explore 16 Chapters →3. Śārīrasthānam - शारीरस्थानम्
10 ChaptersExplores concepts related to conception, embryology, development of the body, anatomy, vital structures, and other aspects of Śarīra that form an important foundation for understanding surgical practice.
Explore 10 Chapters →4. Cikitsāsthānam - चिकित्सास्थानम्
40 ChaptersPresents therapeutic approaches for wounds, fractures, anorectal disorders, urinary conditions, skin diseases, swellings, and numerous other clinical conditions, together with important therapeutic procedures and principles of patient management.
Explore 40 Chapters →5. Kalpasthānam - कल्पस्थानम्
8 ChaptersPrimarily addresses toxicology, including different forms of poisoning, their recognition, clinical manifestations, preventive measures, and therapeutic approaches described in the classical tradition.
Explore 8 Chapters →6. Uttaratantram - उत्तरतन्त्रम्
66 ChaptersExtends the text into specialized areas of Ayurveda, covering diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat, pediatrics, internal medicine, reproductive health, and numerous other clinical subjects.
Explore 66 Chapters →