ANCIENT CONCEPT OF PRAMANAS AND IT IMPORTANCE IN AYURVEDIC PRACTICES

Dr. Mangesh Ganpat Dimbale*, Dr. Nilesh Dileeprao Deshmukh, Dr. Abhijit Ankush Nikam

ABSTRACT

The history of Indian civilization has reflected great contributions from philosophers and intelligence across many areas, even Ayurveda. Ancient physicians looked at the complexities of the human body and how it worked in terms of other natural observations utilizing observation, intellect, and developing reasoning. Ayurveda has provided holistic understanding of health, disease, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, etc. In this connection Ayurveda presented several concepts and concept of Pramana is one of them. Pramana has provided a basis for true knowledge to develop and consistently set forth all ideas. By using Pramana, which includes Aptopadesa, Pratyakṣa, Anumana and Yukti, physicians can establish their observation and effectively completed their reasoning. In Ayurveda, Praman Vigyana is viewed in the context of inquiry or a similar process, and a scientific process that approximates to contemporary research options. Pramanas as modes of knowledge helps to achieve accuracy and provides correct understanding about any facts. This article highlights the concept of Pramana in Ayurveda and its enduring utility in ancient medical practices, particularly in the context of disease assessment and diagnosis.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Pramana, Pratyak?a, Yukti, Knowledge.