The Charaka Samhita (चरक संहिता) is one of the foundational and most important classical texts of Ayurveda. As a \"Set of Two Volumes,\" the details can vary based on the author of the commentary/translation and the publisher.Here are the key details for popular two-volume sets:1. By Pt. Kashinath Shastri (Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan)Original Text: Attributed to Charaka and later revised by Dridhabala.Commentary/Translation: Includes the \'Ayurveda Dipika\' Sanskrit commentary by Chakrapani Datta and the \'Vidyotini\' Hindi Commentary by Pt. Kashinath Shastri.Language: Sanskrit Text with Hindi Translation.Total Pages (Set): Approximately 2043 pages (for a 2022 edition).2. By Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi (Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan)Description: Highly popular and widely used set for BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) students.Language: Sanskrit Text with Hindi Translation.Structure:Volume 1 (Purvardha): Covers Sutra, Nidana, Vimana, Sharira, and Indriya Sthana.Volume 2 (Uttarardha): Covers Chikitsa, Kalpa, and Siddhi Sthana.Total Pages (Set): The total page count is variable but often ranges from around 2500 pages (e.g., $10+1052+48$ pages for Volume 1, and $8+1450$ pages for Volume 2, depending on the edition).3. Other EditionsVd. Harish Chandra Singh Kushwaha (Chaukhambha Orientalia): A two-volume set in Sanskrit and Hindi, often with around 1200 pages total.Gayatri Devi (Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan): A \"Reorganised\" set (Set of 2 Volumes) with English translation, totaling about 1330 pages.
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