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Kashyapa Samhita is the treatise of Ayurveda. Its emphasis is on the Kaumarabhrtya (Ayurvedic Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics). It was authored by Vrddha Jivaka who learned this subject from Acharya Kashyapa and tried to preserve and transfer this knowledge in the written form by converting it as a treatise. Although neither a part of Brhatrayee nor Laghutrayee, Kashyapa Samhita is revered as important treatise in Ayurveda literature because of its special area of focus on Gynecology and Pediatrics.  

Kashyapa Samhita is the treatise of Ayurveda. Its emphasis is on the Kaumarabhrtya (Ayurvedic Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics). It was authored by Vrddha Jivaka who learned this subject from Acharya Kashyapa and tried to preserve and transfer this knowledge in the written form by converting it as a treatise. Although neither a part of Brhatrayee nor Laghutrayee, Kashyapa Samhita is revered as important treatise in Ayurveda literature because of its special area of focus on Gynecology and Pediatrics.  

== Introduction ==

== परिचयः॥ Introduction ==

The knowledge of Ayurveda that we study these days is dependent majorly on the Samhitas, like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya and etc. and they were written for the purpose of knowledge transfer from one generation to another, for the easy practice of Indian Traditional medicine and also for the preservation of this gem of medicinal knowledge. Another magnificent drop in the ocean of Ayurveda Samhita is Kashyapa Samhita. Kashyapa Samhita is the only treatise that highlights Kaumara Bhritya or the Pediatric branch of Ayurveda. Acharya Kashyapa dictated this knowledge and Vriddha Jivaka, his disciple wrote it which was also known as Vriddha Jivaka Tantra and got popular as Kashyapa Samhita. Samhita was redacted by “Vatsya” who was a descendant of “Bhrigu” and “Vriddha Jivaka”. Kashyapa Samhita is in the “shruti” (knowledge transferred orally from one generation to another) form of treatise and a result of Guru-Shishya Prampara (a form of knowledge transfer from guru or teacher to his students or disciples)

The knowledge of Ayurveda that we study these days is dependent majorly on the Samhitas, like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya and etc. and they were written for the purpose of knowledge transfer from one generation to another, for the easy practice of Indian Traditional medicine and also for the preservation of this gem of medicinal knowledge. Another magnificent drop in the ocean of Ayurveda Samhita is Kashyapa Samhita. Kashyapa Samhita is the only treatise that highlights Kaumara Bhritya or the Pediatric branch of Ayurveda. Acharya Kashyapa dictated this knowledge and Vriddha Jivaka, his disciple wrote it which was also known as Vriddha Jivaka Tantra and got popular as Kashyapa Samhita. Samhita was redacted by “Vatsya” who was a descendant of “Bhrigu” and “Vriddha Jivaka”. Kashyapa Samhita is in the “shruti” (knowledge transferred orally from one generation to another) form of treatise and a result of Guru-Shishya Prampara (a form of knowledge transfer from guru or teacher to his students or disciples)

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== Language ==

== भाषा॥ Language ==

The Samhita is written in the Sanskrit language.  

The Samhita is written in the Sanskrit language.  

Hemaraj Sharma wrote “Upodghat” on Kashyap Samhita, which is in “Newari Script”, in Durbar Library in Kathmandu.  

Hemaraj Sharma wrote “Upodghat” on Kashyap Samhita, which is in “Newari Script”, in Durbar Library in Kathmandu.  

== About the author ==

== ग्रन्थकर्ताः॥ About the author ==

Acharya Kashyapa also known as Marichi Kashyapa belonged to the 6^th Century BCE. He was one among the Sapta Rishis (the seven great Rishis, who are considered experts in Vedas) who gained knowledge of Ayurveda for the betterment of people on earth from Dev Indra (King of the Gods).  

Acharya Kashyapa also known as Marichi Kashyapa belonged to the 6^th Century BCE. He was one among the Sapta Rishis (the seven great Rishis, who are considered experts in Vedas) who gained knowledge of Ayurveda for the betterment of people on earth from Dev Indra (King of the Gods).  

Vatsya who redacted the Samhita was the descendent of Vriddha Jivaka as well as Bhrigu and hence was also called Bhargava. He belonged to Vatsa desha.

Vatsya who redacted the Samhita was the descendent of Vriddha Jivaka as well as Bhrigu and hence was also called Bhargava. He belonged to Vatsa desha.

== Subject and Structure of the Samhita ==

== प्रमुख विषयः तथा रचना॥ Subject and Structure of the Samhita ==

Kashyapa Samhita mainly focuses on the pediatric aspect followed by the gynecology and obstetrics aspects.

Kashyapa Samhita mainly focuses on the pediatric aspect followed by the gynecology and obstetrics aspects.

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== Key features of the Samhita ==

== वैशिष्ट्यम्॥ Key features of the Samhita ==

* Division of Childhood into three stages, garbha (intra-uterine), Bala (child), and kumara (adolescent) were described in Kashyapa Samhita which is apt even today.

* Division of Childhood into three stages, garbha (intra-uterine), Bala (child), and kumara (adolescent) is described in Kashyapa Samhita which is apt even today.

* There is the classification of children according to the economical condition of their parents, the necessity is explained as well, stating the Satmya (tolerance capacity), affordability of good food and medicine, diet, and fees differ accordingly.

* There is the classification of children according to the economical condition of their parents, the necessity is explained as well, stating the Satmya (tolerance capacity), affordability of good food and medicine, diet, and fees differ accordingly.

* There is a chapter named “Shishyoupanayaniya” that includes the induction ceremony a disciple/ student goes through before starting a formal education. He further explains the qualities of a good Guru or Teacher and Shishya or student.

* There is a chapter named “Shishyoupanayaniya” that includes the induction ceremony a disciple/ student goes through before starting a formal education. He further explains the qualities of a good Guru or Teacher and Shishya or student.

* Acharya Kashyapa has described feeding fruit juices in the 6^th month and semisolid food after the eruption of teeth which is around the 10^th month.

* Acharya Kashyapa has described feeding fruit juices in the 6^th month and semisolid food after the eruption of teeth which is around the 10^th month.

* The practice of Dhupana karma or fumigation is described in Samhita which sheds light on air purification through certain dravyas. This practice is majorly seen in Ayurvedic pediatrics, more specifically in Graha Chikitsa and sterilization of the labor room.

* The practice of Dhupana karma or fumigation is described in Samhita which sheds light on air purification through certain dravyas. This practice is majorly seen in Ayurvedic pediatrics, more specifically in Graha Chikitsa and sterilization of the labor room.

* Samskaras

* A method known as “Punsavana vidhi” is described in the Samhita which is a method of conception in women and also of the desired sexuality. This is a widely researched topic as well.

* Milestones

* There is a chapter called “Vedana adhyaya” wherein 32 disorders are described since the signs are more profound in children rather than the symptoms

== Commentaries ==

== टीकाः॥ Commentaries ==

 

== Other treatises ==

== Other treatises ==

== References ==

== References ==