Tantrayukti and Vadamarga of Charaka: A Comparative Analytical Review
Author : Dr. Priti V Gahukar and Dr. Rekha G Pandey
Abstract :
Ayurveda is a classical system of medicine authored by eminent Acharyas who possessed profound scientific, philosophical, and linguistic mastery. The Ayurvedic Samhitas are composed in Sanskrit, a language rich in layered meanings, which necessitates specific interpretative tools for proper comprehension. To facilitate accurate understanding and application of textual knowledge, classical authors have described certain methodological devices. Among these, Tantrayukti and Vadamarga are two important intellectual tools explained predominantly in Charaka Samhita. Tantrayukti serves as a systematic interpretative framework for decoding textual meanings, while Vadamarga outlines the logical structure and ethical conduct of scholarly debates. Although Tantrayukti is described in multiple Samhitas, Vadamarga is elaborated exclusively by Acharya Charaka. The present review attempts a comparative analysis of Tantrayukti and Vadamarga, highlighting their similarities, differences, and collective role in the logical interpretation of Samhita concepts.
Keywords :
Ayurveda, Samhita, Charaka, Tantrayukti, Vadamarga.
