A History of Indian Medical Literature v2.c30.734

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¹⁴⁶ P.V. Sharma (1970a): 53 and 64; (1992d): 185–186. Two arguments are adduced: (a) the Śakas, known to Patañjali, are not mentioned in Caraka's text (although referred to by Dṛḍhabala in Ca.Ci.30.316); (b) the factors obstructing perfection (Mahābhāṣya *4.1.3; quoted by S. Dasgupta, 1975: I, 219, and P.V. Sharma, 1970a: 38) derive from Caraka (Sū. 11.8). S. Dasgupta was not aware of this relationship; a closely related verse is found in the Sāṃkhyakārikā (see S. Dasgupta, 1975: I, 218–219). Compare P.V. Sharma's comparative study of Mahābhāṣya and Carakasamhitā (1970a: 25–41). See also ABI 474–475.