Essay name: Surgery in ancient India (Study)
Author:
P. P. Prathapan
Affiliation: Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit / Department of Sanskrit Sahitya
This essay studies Surgery in ancient India based on Sanskrit sources such as the Sushruta Samhita. These references indicate evidence of theoretical and practical knowledge of hygiene rivaling contemporary routine practices. Further topics include Ayurveda, a historical study of surgery, surgical schools and instruments used in ancient India.
Chapter 5 - Surgical instruments in Sushruta Samhita
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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I. General Questions 364 QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Where did you study Sanskrit first
a. At family
b. At school/college
c. At individual scholars
2. At what age you began to study Sanskrit?
a. Before 5
b. 5 to 10
c. 10 to 16
d. 16 to 20
3. Do you belong to the family of Ayurveda vaidyans?
a. Yes
b. No
4. Is knowledge of Sanskrit useful for your studies and career?
a. Yes
b. No
5. In which field Sanskrit knowledge is more useful in Ayurveda?
a. Theory
b. Practice
c. Both
6. Do you read more Sanskrit or Sanskrit related works in connection
with your studies?
a. Yes
b. No
7. Do you feel that more knowledge in Sanskrit is desirable for higher
studies and research in Ayurveda?
a. Yes
b. No
8. The Agency that was useful for you other than the formal ones?
a. Groups and organizations
b. Religious organizations
c. Individual scholars
d. Not applicable
