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Lahgutrayee refers to the group of 3 classical treatises of Ayurveda. Laghutrayee is known as the lesser triad or the lesser trio. Madhavanidanam, Sharangadhara Samhita & Bhavaprakash Samhita are the 3 classical texts on Ayurveda which form the part of Laghutrayee. Sometimes one more classical text named, Yogaratnakara is also included in this group replacing anyone of the above 3 compendiums.  

Lahgutrayee refers to the group of 3 classical treatises of Ayurveda. Laghutrayee is known as the lesser triad or the lesser trio. Madhavanidanam, Sharangadhara Samhita & Bhavaprakash Samhita are the 3 classical texts on Ayurveda which form the part of Laghutrayee. Sometimes one more classical text named, Yogaratnakara is also included in this group replacing anyone of the above 3 compendiums.  

== परिचयः Introduction ==

== परिचयः||  Introduction ==

Ayurveda is a Shastra. Any shastra is described in written form systematically and in a specific pattern. Being a treatise on a Shastra which deals with the life of individuals, all Ayurveda treatises are very meticulous in presenting the subject matter and written with utmost precision following a methodical approach. Ancient Ayurveda scholars have scripted and presented their knowledge in a very structured, codified manner to ensure uniformity and effectiveness.  

Ayurveda is a Shastra. Any shastra is described in written form systematically and in a specific pattern. Being a treatise on a Shastra which deals with the life of individuals, all Ayurveda treatises are very meticulous in presenting the subject matter and written with utmost precision following a methodical approach. Ancient Ayurveda scholars have scripted and presented their knowledge in a very structured, codified manner to ensure uniformity and effectiveness.  

All texts complement each other and one cannot be well versed in Ayurveda without going through these materials together. These treatises, specifically those from the Brhatrayee & Laghutrayee, are considered to be the gold standards for studying authentic Ayurveda.

All texts complement each other and one cannot be well versed in Ayurveda without going through these materials together. These treatises, specifically those from the Brhatrayee & Laghutrayee, are considered to be the gold standards for studying authentic Ayurveda.

== व्युत्पत्तिः Etymology ==

== व्युत्पत्तिः||  Etymology ==

* Laghu means Minor or small  

* Laghu means Minor or small  

* Trayee indicates a triad or group of 3 contents.  

* Trayee indicates a triad or group of 3 contents.  

Thus, Laghutrayee denotes minor group/triad of classical treatises.  

Thus, Laghutrayee denotes minor group/triad of classical treatises.  

== आयुर्वेदशास्त्रस्य ग्रन्थनिर्माणः The making of Ayurvedic literature ==

== आयुर्वेदशास्त्रस्य ग्रन्थनिर्माणः||  The making of Ayurvedic literature ==

Right from the time of emergence of Ayurveda, its descent on the earth and its further propagation through various schools, the only method of transfer of this knowledge was through oral tradition. Later on, many pious saints and devoted physicians recorded vast knowledge from the oral tradition into the written form. These texts presenting the knowledge in written form are known as Samhita. Samhita that literally means “to arrange together in union” or “a structured combination of verses or texts” in the written format. Thus, Samhita is commonly called as compendium or treatise.

Right from the time of emergence of Ayurveda, its descent on the earth and its further propagation through various schools, the only method of transfer of this knowledge was through oral tradition. Later on, many pious saints and devoted physicians recorded vast knowledge from the oral tradition into the written form. These texts presenting the knowledge in written form are known as Samhita. Samhita that literally means “to arrange together in union” or “a structured combination of verses or texts” in the written format. Thus, Samhita is commonly called as compendium or treatise.

Laghutrayee encompasses those classical treatises which were developed after referring the major primary treatises, not necessarily covering knowledge from all branches of Ayurveda rather focusing mainly on one special branch to great extent. Therefore, this group is called as lesser triad. Brhatrayee is the greater triad.   

Laghutrayee encompasses those classical treatises which were developed after referring the major primary treatises, not necessarily covering knowledge from all branches of Ayurveda rather focusing mainly on one special branch to great extent. Therefore, this group is called as lesser triad. Brhatrayee is the greater triad.   

== लघुत्रयी The lesser triad ==

== लघुत्रयी||  The lesser triad ==

The lesser triad includes,

The lesser triad includes,

# Madhavanidanam- The classical Ayurveda treatise which is mainly focused on the Nidanapanchaka (5-fold assessment of disease and clinical diagnosis) of various Vyadhis (Diseases)

# Madhavanidanam- The classical Ayurveda treatise which is mainly focused on the Nidanapanchaka (5-fold assessment of disease and clinical diagnosis) of various Vyadhis (Diseases)

# Bhavaprakash Samhita- The classical Ayurveda treatise which is mainly focused on the study of the herbs and their clinical utility.

# Bhavaprakash Samhita- The classical Ayurveda treatise which is mainly focused on the study of the herbs and their clinical utility.

One more classical treatise is considered equally important as the treatises of Laghutrayee. It is known as Yogaratnakara which mainly focuses on the management and treatment of various diseases. It is widely popular as the handbook of Ayurveda treatment.

One more classical treatise is considered equally important as the treatises of Laghutrayee. It is known as Yogaratnakara which mainly focuses on the management and treatment of various diseases. It is widely popular as the handbook of Ayurveda treatment.