Sandeep Lahange

The study entitled "Anatomical Exploration of the Sites of Vedhya Siras of the Upper Limb as described by Acharya Sushruta." comprises of introduction, Ayurvedic review, modern review, review of diseases and Marma, cadaveric study and Sira Yantrana, discussion, conclusion and summary. Introduction: - It gives a primary idea about the importance of Sushruta Samhita in the context of anatomical and surgical knowledge. Types of Raktamokshana are described and the importance of Siravedhana as a Raktamokshana therapy is established. It gives an outline of need of study, aims and objectives, materials and methods. Review of Literature: - Both the Ayurvedic and modern reviews deals with the origin, structure and function of Sira. Siravedhana Karma is completely elucidated as a therapeutic measure. Ayurvedic Review Ayurvedic review comprises three main headings Sira Sharir, Vedhya and Avedhya Sira and Siravedhana Vidhi. Sira Sharir consists, etymology, synonyms, definition, chronology, description and classification of Sira.

Indriya sthana is one of the eight sections of Charaka samhita. It contains twelve adhyaya. In the section of Indriya sthana various arishta lakshana (fatal signs or end stage signs or symptoms) are described which leads to imminent death. It describes the prognostication of life expectancy (aayu maana) in the aatura who are in end stage of life. 'Indriya sthana' describes about 'arishta lakshana'. 'Arishtalakshana' are also known as signs of end stage of life, which are also sign of imminent death. Aatura who are suffering with arishta lakshana are not treatable. Most of time, their vyadhi are progressive, and resistive to chikitsa, so Vaidya should avoid to give chikitsa to such aatura who are with arishta lakshana. Vaidya should be able to recognize such aatura who are with arishta lakshana. They should avoid treating such aatura. With the help of concept of Indriya sthana, they can understand or recognize such aatura (patient) who is with arisha lakshana, and continuously leading to death.

The study entitled "Anthropometric study of Adhaḥ Śākhā w.s.r. to Aṅguli Pramāṇadescribed in Bṛhattrayī" comprises of chapter entitled as introduction with aims and objectives, review of literature, methodology, observations and results, discussion, conclusion and summary. IntroductionInspiration and thought of the topic selection named aṅgula pramāṇa and pramāṇa śārīra has been mentioned. It includes concept of pramāṇa śārīra and its relevantsignificance in the contemporary sciences, need of the study, aims and objectives of the study, previous work done in this aspect and layout of the research. Review of literature: It includes the sub topic of historical review, āyurvedic review and modern review. Historical review: It includes the description of pramāṇa śārīra in the vedic and ancient literature. Āyurvedic review: It includes the detailed description of pramāṇa śārīra including description of māna, aṅgula pramāṇa, aṅgula as a basic unit of measurement, its etymology, various parameters regarding aṅgula, description of pramāṇa śārīraregarding adhaḥ śākhā, its critical analysis in bṛhattrayī and its commentaries.