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* आश्रयानि (''āśrayāni)''॥ 20 Ashrayas

* आश्रयानि (''āśrayāni)''॥ 20 Ashrayas

* ताच्छील्यानि (''tācchīlyāni)''॥17 Taatchilyas  

* ताच्छील्यानि (''tācchīlyāni)''॥17 Taatchilyas  

A brief introduction of the above [[Shastra Rachana Paddhati (शास्त्ररचनापद्धतिः)|shastra rachana paddhatis]] contain various elements of writing and presentation of shastras, and of them the most important, Tantrayukti will be undertaken in this topic. It may be noted that many modern day scholars including those in the West have studied about Tantrayukti in different perspectives.

A brief introduction of the above [[Shastra Rachana Paddhati (शास्त्ररचनापद्धतिः)|shastra rachana paddhatis]] contain various elements of writing and presentation of shastras, and of them the most important, Tantrayukti will be undertaken in this topic. It may be noted that many modern day scholars including those in the West have studied about Tantrayukti in different perspectives. Tantra yuktis are also discussed extensively in Vyakarana, Nyaya, Mimamsa, and Vedanta darshanas to explain the respective theories. Here in this context Ayurveda usage of Tantra yuktis are more applicable.

== व्युत्पत्तिः|| Etymology ==

== व्युत्पत्तिः|| Etymology ==

Tantrayukti (तन्त्रयुक्तिः), an uncommon word, yet practically applied by all Bharatiya shastrakaras, includes a set of research tools for the composition of shastras. तन्त्रयुक्तिः is comprised of two words तन्त्र (tantra) and युक्तिः (yukti).  

Tantrayukti (तन्त्रयुक्तिः), an uncommon word, yet practically applied by all Bharatiya shastrakaras, includes a set of research tools for the composition of shastras. तन्त्रयुक्तिः is comprised of two words तन्त्र (tantra) and युक्तिः (yukti).

=== तन्त्रम् || Tantra ===

=== तन्त्रम् || Tantra ===

A treatise loses its focus when the language is verbose distracting the reader away from the intent of the author. A crisp, unambiguous presentation is essential for any scientific work or even while presenting an abstract concept. An author familiar with the following Tantrayuktis will be well guided to present an orderly and crisp work.

A treatise loses its focus when the language is verbose distracting the reader away from the intent of the author. A crisp, unambiguous presentation is essential for any scientific work or even while presenting an abstract concept. An author familiar with the following Tantrayuktis will be well guided to present an orderly and crisp work.

* वाक्यशेषः ॥ Sentence completion

* वाक्यशेषः ॥ Sentence completion

* अर्थापत्तिः ॥ Implication

* अर्थापत्तिः ॥ Presumption

* समुच्चयः ॥ Collection

* समुच्चयः ॥ Collection

* अतिक्रान्तावेक्षणम् ॥ reference to a past statement

* अतिक्रान्तावेक्षणम् ॥ reference to a past statement

== Tantrayuktis with Illustrations ==

== Tantrayuktis with Illustrations ==

In this section we present the list of tantrayuktis with at least one definition (though each yukti has other meanings given by different scholars), their explanation in english with one illustration of the concept (mostly from poetry and ayurveda).<ref name=":0" />

In this section we present the list of tantrayuktis with at least one definition (though each yukti has other meanings given by different scholars), their explanation in English with one illustration of the concept (mostly from poetry and ayurveda).<ref name=":0" />

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|+Tantrayuktis and their Explanation

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Chakrapanidatta further refines Charaka's views by adding that along with bringing out the full exposition of the scientific topic, tantrayuktis also throw light on the hidden meaning of the content. By learning these, a medical practitioner not only saves himself from injudicious handling but also saves the life of the patient.  

Chakrapanidatta further refines Charaka's views by adding that along with bringing out the full exposition of the scientific topic, tantrayuktis also throw light on the hidden meaning of the content. By learning these, a medical practitioner not only saves himself from injudicious handling but also saves the life of the patient.  

Sushruta, clearly states that the purpose of tantrayuktis is two-fold namely, the arrangement of the sentences and the organization of the meanings.<ref name=":0" />

Sushruta, clearly states that the purpose of tantrayuktis is two-fold namely, the arrangement of the sentences and the organization of the meanings.<ref name=":0" /> It should be noted that according to the shastra discipline the meanings of these Tantrayuktis may be varied.

== References ==

== References ==