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 6 - Conclusion
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the Mughal emperors like Akbar, Jahangir and his son Darashikoh were
interested in Sanskrit knowledge.
The modern history of Sanskrit education began with the discovery
of Sanskrit by the European colonialists. Sir William Jones and Charls
Wilkins wrote about Sanskrit language. But Lord Macaulay in his minutes.
rejected the main role of Sanskrit in the education and decided to give
western type of education. The Europeans were interested in Sanskrit
research and publication of books in Sanskrit. It made the Indians aware
of the great literary and cultural heritage of India. Sanskrit was the source.
of Indian languages and culture for centuries. The formal system of
modern education had to recognize this fact and give a place for Sanskrit
education in the main stream.
The recommendations of education commissions appointed by the
central and State governments and state in independent India
unanimously pointed out that Sanskrit education is necessary for the unity
and integrity of India. Sanskrit education in Kerala has some peculiarities
which are not seen else where in India. Sanskrit was studied by all
sections of Keralites irrespective of caste or religion. In ancient Kerala,
along with the local language, Sanskrit language and literature were taught
in village schools. Another speciality was the establishment of salais at
places like Moozhikulam and Parthivapuram by the ancient Kerala rulers.
