Limited information is available about Charaka, who lived around 300 BC. His identity and profession remain unclear.
“Life (ayu) is the combination (samyoga) of body, senses, mind and reincarnating soul. Ayurveda is the most sacred science of life, beneficial to humans both in this world and the world beyond.” WorldMindHumansSoulBodyThis WorldSacredSensesCombinationBeneficialAyurveda Author:Charaka
“A physician who fails to enter the body of a patient with the lamp of knowledge and understanding can never treat diseases. He should first study all the factors, including environment, which influence a patient's disease, and then prescribe treatment. It is more important to prevent the occurrence of disease than to seek a cure.” ShouldFirstsImportantBodyUnderstandingStudyEnvironmentFailingInfluenceDiseaseTreatsPatientIncludingFactorsCuresTreatmentPhysiciansLampsKnowledge And Understanding Author:Charaka
“A potent poison becomes the best drug on proper administration. On the contrary, even the best drug becomes a potent poison if used badly” IfsUsedDrugContraryAdministrationPoison Author:Charaka
