A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c21.35

v1.c21.35

The Bhelasaṃhitā (Sū.9.7cd–9) relates that (Bhadra)śaunaka ¹²⁷ contradicts Ātreya’s opinion on the four pillars of treatment, by claiming that successful treatment is not guaranteed in the presence of the four. The Śārīrasthāna mentions Śaunaka’s view that the head of the foetus is turned upwards in the womb (Śā.4.32); ¹²⁸ the same section refers to Śaunaka contradicting Ātreya on the means to influence the characteristics of an unborn child (Śā.8.3).