[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [The Positive Sciences of the Ancient Hindus](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.seal-1915) › c8.t2.1 # The Positive Sciences of the Ancient Hindus c8.t2.1 The Positive Sciences of the Ancient Hindus c8.t2.1 - **Language:** English ### [c8.t2.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.seal-1915.c8.t2.1) In noticing different kinds of meat for dietary purposes, Charaka gives a classification of animals (mammals and birds) which has only a practical (therapeutic) significance. - [Previous: c8.t1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.seal-1915.c8.t1.2) - [Next: c8.t2.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.seal-1915.c8.t2.2) - [Up: c8.t2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.seal-1915.c8.t2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.seal-1915.c8.t2.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.seal-1915.c8.t2.1) · Pramāṇa