Rasarnava- A Brief Review and Special Discuss...

Rasarnava- A Brief Review and Special Discussion on Eight Patala

Author Name : Dr. Rekha Ram, Prof. Avadhesh Kumar Bhatt, Dr. Sakshi Vairagi

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is very old therapeutic science known as Ashtang  Ayurveda. Though Rasashastra is not included in Ashtang Ayurveda, it forms the major part of therapy. Various Yoga practiced in Ayurveda are basically the core part of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana. Rasashastra is comprised of abundant literature out of which Rasarnava is the most ancient book having some of its own peculiarities. It is written in the form of discussion between Parvati and Mahesh. It is mentioned in eighteen different chapters called as Patala. Out of which eight Patala has some different terminologies which has to be enlightened thoroughly. In this Patala concept of Raga, Beej Nirman Vidhi, Dwandwa Melapak Vidhi, Beej Ranjana Vidhi and so many interesting hidden procedures were discussed. The present article heading “Rasarnava- A brief review and special discussion on eight Patala” will discuss some important facts of the book and special terms used in eighth patala.

Keywords: Ayurved, Rasashastra, Rasarnava, Patala