Vikash Bhatnagar

Ayurveda gives precise description for Garbha Vriddhi and Vikas Krama, though there were no modern imaging techniques like Sonography, MRI etc. Different Texts of Ayurveda gives various views regarding Garbha Utpatti, Garbha Vriddhi. Ayurveda has also mentioned Garbhini Lakshana which is helpful in diagnosis of early pregnancy and prevents the foetal anomalies. Luminaries of Ayurveda like Charaka, Sushruta and vagbhatta have described the concept, that helpful in achieve healthy progeny. The embryology, an important discipline of anatomy, is at its zenith regarding knowledge of every aspect of the development. All the concepts of Jatisutriya, we will discuss further are those helpful to attain healthy Progeny. It is also helpful to acquire quality life of progeny and to increase the quality of reproductive life after the puerperal period of women. In present time there are more fetal anomalies and congenital disorders. this book is very needful to explore the Jatisutriya Sharir to achieve the healthy progeny along with pre-conceptional, antenatal and postnatal maternal health in present scenario.

Ancient Indian culture provided specific guidelines for various sectors of society to complete Purusarth Chatushtya and attain Moksha (Dissolution of Reincarnation) after death. Health was a crucial aspect of human society, and Ayurveda and Yoga prescribed various physical, psychological, mental, and social practices for all individuals, regardless of their social and mental status. According to Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga, the eight limbs include Yama (Mental and psychological practices), Niyam (Mental and psychological practices), Asana (Mental and physical practice), Pranayama, Bandha and Mudra (Body Positions), Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyan, Samadhi. The ultimate goal of these exercises is to attain Moksha after completing Purusharth Chatushtya, allowing individuals to attain various abilities and powers. This study studies various neck structures, including muscles, arteries, veins, nerves, plexus, cervical vertebrae, cervical disc, and glands. Some of these exercises can be partially used for physical health gain and in certain diseases; Jalandharabandha is taken for the same purpose.

The study entitled "A comprehensive study on standardization of Anguli Pramana w.s.r. to Pramana of urdhva shakha (upper limb)" comprises of 8 chapters namely. Chapter 1: - IntroductionConcise introduction about need of such a study, concept of Pramana Sharira and anthropometry as described in Ayurveda and need of studies and a short review of relevant previous works done in this regard. Chapter 2: - Review of Ayurvedic literature this chapter includes descriptio n of Pamana, Maana, types of measures described in Ayurvedic classics and Anguli pramanas, a brief description of Angula as a unit of measure, etymology of the word Angula, a critical analysis of different prevalent opinions regarding Anguli pramana, detailed description of various contexts in which Anguli pramana has been used in Ayurvedic samhitas. Brief notes on Historical review of Anguli Pramana and significance of Anguli Pramana. This is followed by detailed description of references related to praman sharira as described in Ayurvedic literature, mainly Brihattrayees and also from available commentaries such as that of Dalhana, Chakrapani, Gangadhara, Haranachandra and Indu.

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.