About the book
Charaka Samhita as I Understood It, Volume 1 presents Shivenarain N. Gupta’s understanding of Sutrasthana, Chapters 1–16, in English. This opening section of the classical text introduces foundational Ayurvedic ideas concerning health, diet, daily living and treatment.
The volume offers BAMS students and teachers a way to study these chapters through an experienced Ayurveda teacher’s perspective. The author’s profile describes his approach to explaining ancient philosophy through modern logic, helping contemporary students engage with classical Ayurvedic thought.












