Abstract

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF YUKTI PRAMANA IN AYURVEDIC MEDICAL SCIENCE

Nikita Kshirsagar*, Arun Bhatkar, Manoj Nimbalkar, Ashvin Bagde and Sonali Fulkar

ABSTRACT

The principles of Ayurveda are holistic. Ayurveda is a science of medicine, has given more important to Pariksha (Examination). Yukti (Logical reasoning) is such a unique method by which one can achieve a new approach towards understanding examination process, technology and methodology. It is very useful for research and also in invention of new things. This is the reason why Yukti is most important. Yukti helps to unite all known things and apply them to know some hidden meaning. The knowledge is fruitless if it is not utilized, so one should know the application of knowledge for which again Yukti is mandatory. In modern era too, Yukti Praman (Logical reasoning) applied as the basis of all research experiments. The hypothesis made for a research work itself is based on Yukti, as the final conclusion is only assumed and not yet proved. Physicians should apply Yukti while prescribing a formulation, depending on the condition of the disease and patient. He can substitute or add or eliminate drugs accordingly, so that patient is more benefitted.

Keywords: Pariksha, Yukti Pramana, Research, Hypothesis, Formulation.