A History of Indian Medical Literature v3.c43.s1.3

v3.c43.s1.3

Many basic āyurvedic concepts are discussed at length in the comments on verse sixteen of the Cikitsākalikā. 109 Some new ideas are put forward in this part of the commentary. Candraṭa distinguishes three types of bala (strength): bala (in its restricted sense as physical strength), ojas, and tejas. Sattva is said to be of two types: bhīrutva and sahiṣṇutva. The concept of sātmya is elaborately dealt with according to the views of various authorities. Candraṭa himself is of the opinion that sātmya is of eight types. Regarding the concept of vipāka, he agrees with Suśruta in distinguishing two types. Drugs (auṣadha) are classified according to the predominance of one or more of the mahābhūtas in them.