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Cakrapani

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By Deval Sancheti

Cakrapani is the most famous commentator of Caraka Samhita. His commentary has been printed at many places. From the statements at the end of Ayurveda-dipikā, Cikitsā sangraha and Sivadasa, Cakrapani's father's name was Narayana[1] and his elder brother's name was Bhanudatta. Both his father and brother served the Gaudā King, Nayapāla[2].

Cakrapani's preceptor's name was Naradatta and he was a native of Bengal. Jayadeva says:

Cakrapani is reputed to be a resident of Birbhum district of Bengal. There is a temple dedicated to the deity known as Cakrapāṇiswara, built by Cakrapāṇi.

From the benedictory opening verses of Cakra-sangraha, we learn that several epithets like Vaidya, Mahāmahopadhyāya and Śivabhakta are christened to him. Besides his unrivaled commentary on Caraka three other works are ascribed to his pen.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ He was the commentator of Cikitsā-sangraha
  2. ↑ King Nayapāla existed in circa 1040-1070 CE
  • Article based on The Caraka Samhita published by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society, Jamnagar, India

 

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Deval Sancheti, Krishna Maheshwari

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