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The Basic Principles of Ayurveda syllabus for AIAPGET Ayurveda in full: 2 chapters and 6 topics, every one listed below, plus 51 Basic Principles of Ayurveda flashcards with answers.

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Basic Principles of Ayurveda syllabus: all 2 chapters

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  1. Introduction to Ayurveda

     2 topics
    • History and Philosophy of Ayurveda
    • Basic Concepts of Ayurveda

  2. Fundamental Principles

     4 topics
    • Panchamahabhuta Theory
    • Tridosha Theory
    • Saptadhatu
    • Ojas, Agni, and Ama

AIAPGET Ayurveda Basic Principles of Ayurveda flashcards — 51 questions with answers

  1. What does the word "Ayurveda" literally mean?

    It is a Sanskrit compound of "Ayu" (life) and "Veda" (knowledge/science), meaning "the science of life."

  2. 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).

  3. Ayurveda is traditionally considered an Upaveda (subsidiary Veda) of which Veda?

    The Atharvaveda.

  4. 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).

  5. Name the three great classical texts collectively known as the Brihat Trayi (Greater Triad).

    Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya (of Vagbhata).

  6. Name the three texts collectively known as the Laghu Trayi (Lesser Triad).

    Madhava Nidana, Sharngadhara Samhita, and Bhavaprakasha.

  7. Which classical Samhita is regarded as the foundational text of Kayachikitsa (internal medicine)?

    The Charaka Samhita.

  8. 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").

  9. What are the eight branches of Ayurveda known as (the eightfold division)?

    Ashtanga Ayurveda — the eight clinical specialties of classical Ayurveda.

  10. List the eight branches (Ashtanga) of Ayurveda.

    Kayachikitsa, Shalya, Shalakya, Kaumarabhritya, Agada Tantra, Bhuta Vidya, Rasayana, and Vajikarana.

  11. Which Ayurvedic branch deals with toxicology and the treatment of poisons?

    Agada Tantra.

  12. Which Ayurvedic branch deals with rejuvenation and promotion of longevity?

    Rasayana Tantra.

  13. Which Ayurvedic branch deals with aphrodisiacs and reproductive/virility therapy?

    Vajikarana Tantra.

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. What are the three Gunas (qualities) of Prakriti in Samkhya philosophy?

    Sattva (clarity/balance), Rajas (activity/passion), and Tamas (inertia/dullness).

  17. 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.

  18. 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).

  19. What are the three pillars of life (Trayopastambha) that support the body?

    Ahara (food/diet), Nidra (sleep), and Brahmacharya (regulated sexual conduct/self-control).

  20. 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.

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  1. What are the Panchamahabhutas (five great elements)?

    Akasha (ether/space), Vayu (air), Agni/Tejas (fire), Jala/Ap (water), and Prithvi (earth).

  2. From which subtle entity (Tanmatra) does each Mahabhuta arise, and list the five Tanmatras.

    Each element arises from a corresponding sense-object: Shabda (sound), Sparsha (touch), Rupa (form/vision), Rasa (taste), and Gandha (smell).

  3. Match each Panchamahabhuta with its associated sense organ.

    Akasha–ear (hearing), Vayu–skin (touch), Agni–eye (vision), Jala–tongue (taste), Prithvi–nose (smell).

  4. Match each Panchamahabhuta with its specific quality (Guna): sound, touch, form, taste, smell.

    Akasha–Shabda (sound), Vayu–Sparsha (touch), Agni–Rupa (form/colour), Jala–Rasa (taste), Prithvi–Gandha (smell), with each element possessing the qualities of the preceding ones cumulatively.

  5. Which Mahabhuta predominates in the structure/solidity of the body and gives heaviness and stability?

    Prithvi (earth).

  6. Which two Mahabhutas combine to form Vata (Vayu) dosha?

    Vayu (air) and Akasha (ether/space).

  7. Which two Mahabhutas combine to form Pitta dosha?

    Agni (fire) and Jala (water) — predominantly Agni.

  8. Which two Mahabhutas combine to form Kapha dosha?

    Prithvi (earth) and Jala (water).

  9. What are the three Doshas (biological humors) of Ayurveda?

    Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

  10. What is the etymological meaning of the term "Dosha"?

    It derives from "dushyati iti dosha" — that which has the capacity to vitiate or contaminate the body tissues when imbalanced.

  11. List the chief qualities (Gunas) of Vata dosha.

    Ruksha (dry), Laghu (light), Sheeta (cold), Khara (rough), Sukshma (subtle), and Chala (mobile).

  12. List the chief qualities (Gunas) of Pitta dosha.

    Ushna (hot), Tikshna (sharp/penetrating), Drava (liquid), Sara (flowing), Snigdha/slightly unctuous, Amla (sour), and Katu (pungent).

  13. List the chief qualities (Gunas) of Kapha dosha.

    Snigdha (unctuous), Sheeta (cold), Guru (heavy), Manda (slow/dull), Slakshna (smooth), Sthira (stable), and Picchila (sticky).

  14. Name the five subtypes (Bhedas) of Vata dosha.

    Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana, and Apana.

  15. Name the five subtypes (Bhedas) of Pitta dosha.

    Pachaka, Ranjaka, Sadhaka, Alochaka, and Bhrajaka.

  16. Name the five subtypes (Bhedas) of Kapha dosha.

    Kledaka, Avalambaka, Bodhaka, Tarpaka, and Shleshaka.

  17. Which Pitta subtype is located in the stomach/small intestine and governs digestion?

    Pachaka Pitta.

  18. Which Kapha subtype, located in the heart/chest, supports and nourishes the other Kaphas?

    Avalambaka Kapha.

  19. What are the natural seats (Sthana) of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha respectively?

    Vata – below the umbilicus (especially Pakwashaya/colon); Pitta – between umbilicus and heart (Amashaya/small intestine); Kapha – above the heart (Amashaya/chest, head).

  20. In which life stages do Kapha, Pitta, and Vata respectively predominate?

    Kapha in childhood (Balya), Pitta in middle age (Madhya/youth), and Vata in old age (Vriddhavastha).

  21. What is the term for a person's unique constitution determined at conception by dosha proportion?

    Prakriti (the inherent, lifelong constitution).

  22. What is "Vikriti" in Ayurveda, as opposed to Prakriti?

    Vikriti is the current state of dosha imbalance/disease, in contrast to Prakriti, the natural unchanging constitution.

  23. What are the seven Dhatus (Saptadhatu) in their correct sequence of formation?

    Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, and Shukra.

  24. What body tissue does each of the Saptadhatu correspond to: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra?

    Rasa–plasma/lymph, Rakta–blood, Mamsa–muscle, Meda–fat/adipose, Asthi–bone, Majja–bone marrow/nervous tissue, Shukra–reproductive tissue.

  25. What is the primary function (Karma) of the Rasa dhatu?

    Prinana — nourishment and contentment, supplying nutrition to the whole body.

  26. What is the primary function of the Rakta dhatu?

    Jeevana — sustaining life, imparting colour, and oxygenation/nourishment of tissues.

  27. What is the metabolic byproduct (Upadhatu) sequence concept, and what is the final essence (Para) of all seven dhatus?

    Each dhatu nourishes the next; the final refined essence (Para) of the entire dhatu sequence is Ojas.

  28. What is "Agni" in Ayurveda and what is its principal role?

    Agni is the biological fire responsible for digestion, metabolism, and transformation of food into tissues and energy.

  29. Name the four states/types of Agni based on dosha influence.

    Samagni (balanced), Vishamagni (irregular, Vata), Tikshnagni (hyper/sharp, Pitta), and Mandagni (weak/slow, Kapha).

  30. What is "Ojas" and why is it considered vital?

    Ojas is the subtle essence (final product) of all seven dhatus; it is the basis of immunity (Vyadhikshamatva), strength (Bala), and vitality, and its loss leads to death.

  31. What is "Ama" in Ayurveda and how is it formed?

    Ama is the toxic, undigested, immature metabolic residue formed due to weak or impaired Agni (especially Mandagni), and it is considered the root cause of many diseases.

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AIAPGET Ayurveda Basic Principles of Ayurveda is split into 2 chapters: Introduction to Ayurveda and Fundamental Principles. Together they contain 6 topics.

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