Significance and Authorship\\r\\nPrimary Text of Ayurveda (Tri-Grantha): It is one of the three great canons (Brihat Trayi) of Ayurveda, along with the Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya.\\r\\n\\r\\nOriginal Author: The text is based on the teachings of Punarvasu Atreya and was originally compiled by his disciple, Agnivesha (Agnivesha Tantra).\\r\\n\\r\\nRedaction: It was later revised and edited by Charaka, which is why it is known by his name. A large portion was later supplemented by Dṛḍhabala.\\r\\n\\r\\nFocus: This text primarily focuses on Kāya Chikitsā (Internal Medicine) and the philosophical, physiological, and diagnostic principles of Ayurveda.\\r\\n\\r\\nCommon Published Editions (Hindi/English)\\r\\nBecause the work is so vast, it is nearly always published in multiple volumes.\\r\\n\\r\\nHindi Edition: Popular editions (e.g., Chaukhamba Surbharati, Chaukhamba Orientalia) often feature the Sanskrit text along with the famous \\\'Vidyotini\\\' Hindi commentary by scholars like Dr. Brahmānand Tripāṭhī or Dr. Harishchandra Singh Kushwaha.\\r\\n\\r\\nPages: Volume 1 (Sutra Sthana, sometimes including Nidana) is typically very large, often exceeding 1,000 pages due to the extensive commentary.\\r\\n\\r\\nEnglish Edition: Highly respected English translations often come with the Sanskrit text and are usually based on the commentary of Chakrapāṇidatta (Ayurveda Dīpikā).\\r\\n\\r\\nTranslators: Notable English translations are by scholars such as Dr. R.K. Sharma & Vaidya Bhagwan Dash or Prof. P.V. Sharma.\\r\\n\\r\\nVolume 1 Content: English volumes are often divided differently, sometimes dedicating an entire volume just to the Sūtra Sthāna.\\r\\n\\r\\nIn short, Charak Samhita Part - 1 covers the fundamental and theoretical bedrock of Ayurvedic medicine, which is essential knowledge for any Ayurvedic practitioner or serious scholar of the subject.
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