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A brief introduction of each of the five given elements of composition and presentation of shastras will be undertaken in this topic.

A brief introduction of each of the five given elements of composition and presentation of shastras will be undertaken in this topic.

===तन्त्रयुक्तिः॥Tantrayukti===

===तन्त्रयुक्तिः॥Tantrayukti===

[[Tantrayukti (तन्त्रयुक्तिः)]], an uncommonly used word, refers to the methodical elements and devices (Yuktis) of Tantra (theory) that are involved into making of a theory, the structural aspects as well as the interpretation. There are about 36 such generally accepted tantrayuktis, though different texts propose a varying numbers of such yuktis ranging between 32 to 41.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">Singh, Anuradha (2003) ''Tantra Yukti Method of Theorization in Ayurveda,'' Ancient Science of Life, Vol : XXII(3) January 2003 Pages 64-74</ref> According to Kautilya's Arthashastra the following list of 32 Tantrayuktis are given<ref name=":2" />

Tantrayukti (तन्त्रयुक्तिः), an uncommonly used word, refers to the methodical elements and devices (Yuktis) of Tantra (theory) that are involved into making of a theory, the structural aspects as well as the interpretation. There are about 36 such generally accepted tantrayuktis, though different texts propose a varying numbers of such yuktis ranging between 32 to 41.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">Singh, Anuradha (2003) ''Tantra Yukti Method of Theorization in Ayurveda,'' Ancient Science of Life, Vol : XXII(3) January 2003 Pages 64-74</ref> According to Kautilya's Arthashastra the following list of 32 Tantrayuktis are given<ref name=":2" />

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Primitive application of Tantrayuktis is seen in the historical grammar treatise Ashtadhyayi of Maharshi Panini. Though the names of the yuktis were not mentioned their usage can be interpreted from a few aphorisms such as Atidesha, Apavarga, Upadesha seen in different sutras.<ref name=":3" />

Primitive application of Tantrayuktis is seen in the historical grammar treatise Ashtadhyayi of Maharshi Panini. Though the names of the yuktis were not mentioned their usage can be interpreted from a few aphorisms such as Atidesha, Apavarga, Upadesha seen in different sutras.<ref name=":3" />

While almost all the above mentioned texts discussed tantrayukti, Arunadatta, the commentator of Vagbhata's Ashtangahrdayam, has dealt with explanation for a large number of devices other than the tantrayuktis. In the following sections a brief introduction of the elements of scientific writing such as Vyakhya, Kalpana, Ashraya and Tatchilya (elements other than the tantrayuktis) has been presented.  

While almost all the above mentioned texts discussed tantrayukti, Arunadatta, the commentator of Vagbhata's Ashtangahrdayam, has dealt with explanation for a large number of devices other than the tantrayuktis. In the following sections a brief introduction of the elements of scientific writing such as Vyakhya, Kalpana, Ashraya and Tatchilya (elements other than the tantrayuktis) has been presented.

=== व्याख्या ॥ Vyakhya ===

=== व्याख्या ॥ Vyakhya ===

== Shastra pariksha ==

== Shastra pariksha ==

Ayurveda is known to be the upaveda of Atharvaveda and Rigveda. However, being traditional medical system the knowledge of Ayurveda is offered by ancient sages and seers in classical treatises. These treatises offer Ayurveda knowledge in systematic manner. This knowledge has been offered in an structured, standardised and organized manner in various samhitas that are developed by strictly following the guidelines of developing Shastra samhitas or tantras on various topics. Ancient Ayurveda scholars have followed these rules and provided guidelines for a student to select the appropriate Shastra before starting the learning process. This is described as 'Shastra pariksha' in Vimanasthanam of Charaka samhita. Although these qualities are described as desired qualities for a treatise on Ayurveda or medical science, most of these are applicable to the samhitas on other shastras also. <blockquote>बुद्धिमानात्मनःकार्यगुरुलाघवंकर्मफलमनुबन्धंदेशकालौचविदित्वायुक्तिदर्शनाद्भिषग्बुभूषुःशास्त्रमेवादितःपरीक्षेत| (Char. Samh. 8.3)</blockquote>The desired qualities to look for in a treatise are as follows,

Ayurveda is known to be the upaveda of Atharvaveda and Rigveda. However, being traditional medical system, the knowledge of Ayurveda is offered by ancient sages and seers in classical treatises as a shastra. These treatises offer Ayurveda knowledge in systematic manner. This knowledge has been offered in a structured, standardized and organized manner in various samhitas that are developed by strictly following the guidelines of developing Shastra samhitas or tantras of various topics. Ancient Ayurveda scholars have followed these rules and provided guidelines for a student to select the appropriate Shastra before starting the learning process. This is described as a 'Shastra pariksha' in Vimanasthanam of Charaka samhita. Although these qualities are described as desired qualities for a treatise on Ayurveda or medical science, most of these are applicable to the samhitas on other shastras also. <blockquote>बुद्धिमानात्मनःकार्यगुरुलाघवंकर्मफलमनुबन्धंदेशकालौचविदित्वायुक्तिदर्शनाद्भिषग्बुभूषुःशास्त्रमेवादितःपरीक्षेत| (Char. Samh. 8.3) <ref>Charaka Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ecaraka/?mod=read Vimanasthanam Adhyaya 8 Sutra 3])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>buddhimānātmanaḥkāryagurulāghavaṁkarmaphalamanubandhaṁdeśakālaucaviditvāyuktidarśanādbhiṣagbubhūṣuḥśāstramevāditaḥparīkṣeta| </blockquote>The desired qualities to look for in a treatise are as follows,

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# यशस्विधीरपुरुषासेवितम् : successful, followed by prominent and wise men(successful practitioners)

# यशस्विधीरपुरुषासेवितम् : successful, followed by prominent and wise men(successful practitioners)