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AIAPGET Ayurveda Basic Principles of Ayurveda Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Basic Principles of Ayurveda examined in AIAPGET Ayurveda — 2 chapters, 6 topics, plus 51 flashcards written against it.
Basic Principles of Ayurveda syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Basic Principles of Ayurveda in AIAPGET Ayurveda, not a summary of it.
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Introduction to Ayurveda
2 topics- History and Philosophy of Ayurveda
- Basic Concepts of Ayurveda
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Fundamental Principles
4 topics- Panchamahabhuta Theory
- Tridosha Theory
- Saptadhatu
- Ojas, Agni, and Ama
Basic Principles of Ayurveda flashcards for AIAPGET Ayurveda
21 of 51 cards from the Basic Principles of Ayurveda deck — real questions with worked answers.
What does the word "Ayurveda" literally mean?
It is a Sanskrit compound of "Ayu" (life) and "Veda" (knowledge/science), meaning "the science of life."
According to Charaka, what are the four components (Ayu) that constitute "life"?
The union of Sharira (body), Indriya (senses), Sattva (mind/psyche), and Atma (soul).
Ayurveda is traditionally considered an Upaveda (subsidiary Veda) of which Veda?
The Atharvaveda.
What is the twofold aim (Prayojana) of Ayurveda as stated by Charaka?
To preserve the health of the healthy (Swasthasya swasthya rakshanam) and to cure the disease of the diseased (Aturasya vikara prashamanam).
Name the three great classical texts collectively known as the Brihat Trayi (Greater Triad).
Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya (of Vagbhata).
Name the three texts collectively known as the Laghu Trayi (Lesser Triad).
Madhava Nidana, Sharngadhara Samhita, and Bhavaprakasha.
Which classical Samhita is regarded as the foundational text of Kayachikitsa (internal medicine)?
The Charaka Samhita.
Which classical Samhita is regarded as the foundational text of Shalya Tantra (surgery), and who is its author?
The Sushruta Samhita, authored by Sushruta (the "Father of Surgery").
What are the eight branches of Ayurveda known as (the eightfold division)?
Ashtanga Ayurveda — the eight clinical specialties of classical Ayurveda.
List the eight branches (Ashtanga) of Ayurveda.
Kayachikitsa, Shalya, Shalakya, Kaumarabhritya, Agada Tantra, Bhuta Vidya, Rasayana, and Vajikarana.
Which Ayurvedic branch deals with toxicology and the treatment of poisons?
Agada Tantra.
Which Ayurvedic branch deals with rejuvenation and promotion of longevity?
Rasayana Tantra.
Which Ayurvedic branch deals with aphrodisiacs and reproductive/virility therapy?
Vajikarana Tantra.
Which of the six Indian philosophical systems (Darshanas) is considered the principal philosophical basis of Ayurveda?
The Samkhya philosophy (along with its closely allied Nyaya-Vaisheshika logic).
According to Samkhya philosophy, how many fundamental principles (Tattvas) constitute creation, and what are the two ultimate ones?
Twenty-four Tattvas, evolving from the two ultimate principles Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (primordial matter/nature).
What are the three Gunas (qualities) of Prakriti in Samkhya philosophy?
Sattva (clarity/balance), Rajas (activity/passion), and Tamas (inertia/dullness).
According to Ayurveda, what are the three Doshas of the mind (Manasika Doshas)?
Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas — with Rajas and Tamas considered the disturbing mental doshas.
What are the Tri-Dandas, the "three pillars" supporting the body (Tridosha-Dhatu-Mala) in Ayurveda?
Dosha (regulatory bio-energies), Dhatu (tissues), and Mala (waste products).
What are the three pillars of life (Trayopastambha) that support the body?
Ahara (food/diet), Nidra (sleep), and Brahmacharya (regulated sexual conduct/self-control).
In Ayurvedic philosophy, what is the relationship expressed by "Loka-Purusha Samya"?
The principle that the human being (microcosm) is a miniature replica of the universe (macrocosm) — whatever exists in the cosmos exists in the body.
What are the Panchamahabhutas (five great elements)?
Akasha (ether/space), Vayu (air), Agni/Tejas (fire), Jala/Ap (water), and Prithvi (earth).
Planning Basic Principles of Ayurveda for AIAPGET Ayurveda
Basic Principles of Ayurveda is about 20% of the AIAPGET Ayurveda syllabus by topic count — 6 of 30 topics, spread over 2 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 5 hours.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Basic Principles of Ayurveda (AIAPGET Ayurveda) FAQ
What is in the AIAPGET Ayurveda Basic Principles of Ayurveda syllabus?
Basic Principles of Ayurveda is split into 2 chapters — Introduction to Ayurveda and Fundamental Principles, containing 6 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How is Basic Principles of Ayurveda structured in the AIAPGET Ayurveda syllabus?
2 chapters. Basic Principles of Ayurveda accounts for about 20% of the topics in the whole AIAPGET Ayurveda syllabus (6 of 30).
How long should I spend on Basic Principles of Ayurveda for AIAPGET Ayurveda?
Budget around 5 hours for a first pass through Basic Principles of Ayurveda — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 6 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for AIAPGET Ayurveda Basic Principles of Ayurveda?
Yes — a 51-card Basic Principles of Ayurveda deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.