About the book
Charaka Samhita as I Understood It, Volume 4 presents Prof. Dr. Shivenarain N. Gupta’s understanding of two important sections of this classical Ayurvedic text. It covers:
- Chapters 1–8 of Vimana Sthana.
- Chapters 1–8 of Sharira Sthana.
Vimana Sthana explores principles of diet, disease assessment, clinical examination and medical learning. Sharira Sthana discusses the human being, conception, embryonic development and the body. This volume is suited to BAMS students and teachers studying these sections and their place in Ayurvedic thought.












