Comparison of Purush in Sankhya and Charak Samhita With Special Reference to Jalpkalptaru Commentary

This is a well-known fact that Ayurved is a not only a medical system but also it is a philosophical text. It is a place where the Vedic philosophical theories are brilliantly integrated and used efficiently in preventing health and treating the diseases. Among Indian philosophies The Sankhya philosophy of Maharishi Kapil holds the highest place. The principles of Sankhya philosophy are abundantly reflected in Ayurveda. Especially in Charak Samhita Sharir Sthan the principles of Sankhya darshan have been elaborately described in the form of questions of disciple Agnivesh and answers of his Guru maharishi Atreya. Acharya Kaviraj Gangadhar Rai is the Sanskrit commentator of Charak Samhita. In his commentary named "Jalpkalptaru Teeka" he explained in detail all the theories related to Ayurved as well as philosophy described in Charak Samhita. The aim of this article is to bring to light the Ayurvedic and philosophical aspects of Purush Tattva of Sankhya philosophy and its comparison with Dhatuja Purush explained in Charak Samhita Sharir Sthan based on the interpretations of Jalpkalptaru Teeka.