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    Ancient Science of Life,

    Vol No. X No. 1 July 1990, Pages 64 69

    AN INTRODUCTION TO ABHINAVA CHINTAMANI AN AYURVEDA


    TREATISE FROM ORISSA
    PREM KISHORE, S. DASH and M.C. NANDA
    Central Research Institute (Ayurveda): Unit : I : Bhubaneswar 751 009, India.

    Received:
    Accepted:
    ABSTRACT: A synopsis of the Sanskrit text, Abhinava Chintamani is presented in this paper.
    Attention is paid to highlight the novel features of this text composed in 18th Century A. D. by
    Mahamati Cakrapani Das of Orissa.
    INTRODUCTION
    Among the eight divisions of Ayurveda,
    Kayachikitsa is the most important one.
    Being the most important divisions of
    Ayurveda, many treatise are available in
    Kayachikitsa. Specialised books have been
    brought out on its various aspects like
    diagnosis, treatment and dietary restrictions.
    Though large number of publications is still
    in print, the bulk of literature contributed by
    ancient scholars is not able to see the light of
    the day. These are scattered in the form of
    manuscripts in various libraries and
    museums in India and abroad. Many such
    materials are also in the personal possession
    of several individuals.
    It may be noted that the literature of
    Ayurveda was written in Sanskrit in scripts
    of almost all the Indian languages. The
    publications
    available
    with
    Hindi
    commentary are mostly based on material
    available in Devanagari script. The large
    volume of literature has not been published
    in Devanagari script so far, though certain
    passing references about existence of
    Abhinava Chintamani and Pathyapathya
    Viniscaya are found in Hindi literature
    (Sharma, 1975). As such these could not get

    wider circulation and utilization. We came


    across a number of such Palm-leaf in the
    Orissa State Museum and libraries of the
    State. Such manuscripts are also available
    with many ayurvedic physicians and lay
    people around Bhubaneswar. There has
    been a tradition in Orissa in olden times to
    get the various mythological, religious,
    astrological and medical literature written on
    palm leaves for preservation, propagation
    and utilization.
    Orissas contribution to Ayurveda
    The ayurvedic system of medicine is deeprooted in Orissa from the earliest times.
    There are instances of physicians of the area
    deputed to attend the ailing persons in war.
    The Kalinga empire was well-known for
    trade and culture including health care, even
    before the advent of Mahabhatra. This
    tradition has continued to flourish since
    then. The excellence in culture, literature,
    astrology and medicine was at its peak in
    18th century when Viswanth Kaviraja
    authored Sahitya Darpana and Pathani
    Samanta wrote Siddhanta Darpana. Pathani
    Samanta was also a scholar of astrology. It

    Pages 64 69

    was around that period that Mahamati


    Chakrapani Das compiled Abhinava
    Chintamani. This is a Sanskrit text written
    in Oriya Script.
    This was published
    incompletely in 1930 in Oriya script. The
    book was composed during the latter part of
    the 18th century (1721 Sakabda)1. If we
    examine this work in relation to others on
    Chikitsa, it is seen to be the last such attempt
    after Bhaisajya Ratnavali written in the 18th
    century.
    P. V. Sharma (1975) has
    enumerated
    Abhinava
    Chintamani
    alongwith the name of author Chakrapani
    Das in the list of certain other treatise on
    Chikitsa.

    Pattnayak, resident of Khallikota Garha


    located in Ganjam District of Orissa. The
    work was completed on Kartika Krishna
    Chaturdasi day which happened to
    correspond to the 9th year of Mukunda Deva
    Maharajas ascending the throne (1824 AD).

    The present critical study of Abhinava


    Chintamani was initiated to facilitate its
    publication in Devanagari script in order to
    make larger utilization of knowledge
    enshrined in this compilation.

    There were separate books of Nidana and


    Chikitsa in earlier times viz. Madhava
    Nidana, Cakradatta etc. Subsequently the
    scholars have brought in the complete
    descriptions of Nidana mostly from
    Madhava Nidana, alongwith description of
    treatment. Examples are Bhava Prakas and
    Yogaratnakara. Abhinava Chintamani deals
    with a very short description of Roga
    Nidana. Certain new clinical entities like
    Amlapitta Jvara are also fount in it.

    Methodology
    For this study we have depended on a palmleaf manuscript and an incomplete edition of
    Abhinava Chintamani, published and edited
    by Dr. A. Gangadhara Patra around 1930 in
    Sanskrit language in Oriya script with
    translation of text in Oriya (Patra-1962-71).
    The book appears to have been published in
    four volumes perhaps separately earlier and
    as one volume later. The page numbering of
    each part is recorded separately. In this
    book 9 Kirans (chapters) (41 49) out of the
    total 66 Kirans are missing.
    The palm-leaf manuscript of the book
    consists of 242 leaves, 231 contain the text
    and the remaining 11 pages form an index of
    the contents. The whole manuscript is
    written on both sides of leaves (size 42.5 cm
    x 3.2 cm) and contains all the 66 chapters
    (Kirans). The manuscript is said to have
    been written by one Madan Mohan Patnayak
    eldest son of Chaitanya Shri Karana

    Observations
    A comparative study of the two versions and
    as their relationship with other Ayurveda
    texts are taken up and will be presented
    separately. A general idea of its style and
    contents along with salient features is given
    here-with.

    Novel Features
    The description of treatment of various types
    of diseases is provided separately. The
    simple preparations like Kvatha Churnam
    etc. are generally followed by Rasausadhis
    and Ghrita, Taila preparations. In the end a
    brief
    description
    of
    prognosis
    (Sadhyasadhyata) is also given before
    discussing dietary instructions. The verses
    of the description are very often written in
    new style. The original texts from where the
    materials are compiled are also suitably
    modified and rewritten though they mean
    the same. In addition to the compilation of
    material from other classics, the author has
    introduced several original formulations for
    the treatment of various diseases. Varieties

    Pages 64 69

    of medicinal formulae available in other


    texts are also found and special emphasis is
    laid on Jyotish and Daivavyapasraya
    chikitsa.
    The book consists of 66 Kirans the first four
    dealing
    with
    Mana
    Paribhasa,
    Rasadisuddhi, Kaladi Dvadasatatva and
    Nadyadi Trayodasha Tatva the last three (64
    66) deals with Rasayana, Vajikarana and
    Vamanadhikaradi
    /
    Sadritucarya
    respectively. The treatment of diseases is
    discussed in the remaining 59 Kirans (5
    63). The treatment of diseases is discussed
    on the basis of the noslogical and later books
    on chikitsa. However, the author has made
    some changes, the important example being
    the discussion of Kamala Halimaka, as a
    separate chapter, succeeding Pandu. Hikka
    and Svasa are also discussed separately.
    On the other hand description of several
    diseases which are discussed separately in
    other books are clubbed in one chapter. The
    Vrana Sotha, Vrana, Bhagna Vrana and
    Nadi Vrana are discussed in one chapter
    under separative sections. Visarpa and
    Visphota are also discussed in one chapter.
    The diseases affecting females (Pradara,
    Yonivyapata, Garbhini Roga and Sutika
    Roga are discussed under Striroga.
    In
    addition there are several other novelities in
    the presentation of the book.
    As the author himself states the book was
    written taking into consideration the
    accepted views on Chikitsa, Pathyapathya
    and Karmavipaka. Attempts are also made
    to provide a comprehensive description of
    treatments1. Interestingly, the entire text is
    full of novel descriptions. Some examples
    are cited herewith to highlight: the
    originality of the text.
    Nosological Peculiarities

    JVARA:- Description of clinical features of


    Amlapitta Jvara Justification and specific
    therapy of Navajvara where medication is
    forbidden Description of four Rasayoga for
    treatment of Navajvara in addition to certain
    Kvatha and Curna
    - several new
    formulations for treatment of Jvara for
    Sannipatika Jvara specific Kasaya, (Kvatha)
    and Rasa Yoga for 13 types of Sannipata a
    number of Yoga for different stages of
    Sannipata are mentioned. Bali and
    Mantra chikitsa of Jvara are discussed in
    detail.
    ATISARA:- Jvaratisara is discussed under
    Atisara Certain new Rasa Yoga Mrityun
    jaya Rasa, Nityananda Rasa and
    Maharasa are described.
    Novel Formulae
    AJIRNA:- Agnimukha curna, Pranesvara
    curna, Karpuradi curna, Sadusana Ghrita,
    Vrhadagni Mukha curna, Vahni Kumara
    Rasa, Vadvanal Rasa, Pandanav Vati,
    Subhktapaka Rasa, Mrutyunjaya Rasa.
    KRIMI:- Aparajita Dhuma (Vahya Krimi)
    Vacadi Kasaya, Kriminiasaka Vati.
    PANDU:- Purna Sudansu Rasa, Lauhmrita
    Rasa, Lauha Garbha Rasa.
    RAKTAPITA:- Niloptpaladi Curna,
    Mustakadi Modaka, Abhra Rasayana.
    RAJYAKHMA:Vijaya
    Curna,
    Amritarnava Ghirta, Sudhanidhi Taila, Rasa
    Gutika,
    Purna
    Chandrodaya
    Rasa,
    Saptamrita Rasa, Astalauha Chandrodaya
    Rasa, Svarna Parpati, Chakravanti Rasa.
    KASA:- Vasakadi Curna, Ksaradi Curna,
    Haritakyadi, Curna, Trijakadi Curna,
    Bhavana Amrita Sara Lauham, Parpati
    Rasa, Chandra Sekhara Rasa, Maha kapha,

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    Ketu Rasa, Rasendra kapha ketu Rasa,


    Lauha pancamrita Rasa.
    HIKKA:- Usiradi Curna,
    Chandagni Bhairava Rasa.

    VATA
    RAKTA:-Yogasara
    Guggulu,
    Amritadi Ghritam, Sarvesvara Rasa Vatari
    Rasa, Arkeswar Rasa.

    Dhumapana
    URUSTAMBHA:- Rasonmritam, Bhakara
    Pindam, Nagaradya Taila, Dhustura Taila.

    SVASA:Rasa
    sindura
    Curna,
    Pathyavaleha, Kuluttha Guda, Bhringaraja
    Tailam, Bala Surya Curna, Suvarna Gutika
    Ramastra Rasa.
    SVARA BHEDA:- Susvara Rasa.
    ARUCHI:- Yavani Sadava, Eladi Curna,
    Kakkoladi Vatika

    AMAVATA:Yogaraja
    Guggulu,
    Vrihadrasona Pinda, Prabhakara Rasa,
    Astamrita Rasa.
    SULA:- Trikatvadi Curna, Kalaya Gutika,
    Sulavajra Rasa, Trusnadi Vati, Pratapa
    Martanda Rasa, Nripati Vallabha Rasa.
    UDAVARTA-ANAHA:- Ksiradi Curna,
    Hingvadi Curna, Vancha Bhedi Rasa.

    CHARDI:- Padmakasthadi Ghrita.


    UNMADA:- Unmadari Lauha.
    APASMARA:- Maha Pancagavya Ghrita,
    Apasmarari Rasa.

    GULMA:- Hingvadi Curna, Vijaya Curna,


    Pathyadi Curna, Silajatu Vataka, Nilini
    Ghrita, Sankhakasara Vatika.
    HRIDROGA:- Vachadi Curna,
    Trikadya Curna, Hridgadari Vati.

    VATAVYADI:Paksaghata:- Erandadi Taila, Madadi Taila.


    Ardita:- Dasmula Tailam.

    Phala

    MUTRAKRICCHRA:- Darksadi Pachana,


    Makaradvaja curna, Sukumar Yamakam,
    Mahakalpatru Rasa, Vidruma Vatika.

    Manyasthambha:- Kusthadi Yamka


    ASMARI:- Varunadi Guda,
    Gutika, Trivikram Rasa.

    Jihva stambha:- Saras Vata Ghrita

    Vidangadi

    Gridhrasi:- Lasunadi Ghrita


    General : Rasonadi Pachana, Maharasanadi
    Pachana. Abhradya Curna, Br. Rasona
    Pindam, Rasnadi Curna, Sarvavyadhihara
    Rasa, Sarvarogari Rasa, Agnikumara Rasa,
    Vata Vidhvansini Rasa, Visvara Lepa,
    Pancharka Taila, Trisneha Taila, Bala
    Naryana Taila, Visamusti Taila, Laghu
    Visamusti Taila, Maha Visa Musti Taila,
    Vataraja Taila, Rasnadi Curna, Naryan
    Taila, Pathayadi Curna, Vibhitakyadi
    Curna, Saptadasanga Kvatha.

    MEHA:- Trijatakadi churna, Rasnadi


    Pachna, Nyaodhadi Churna, Dhatryadi
    churna, Silajatvati Lauha, Amrita Sankara,
    Karpura Modaka, Chandrakala Rasa,
    Vangaraja Bhasma, Meha Kutharja Rasa,
    Mahantaka Rasa, Karpura Tilaka Rasa,
    Svarna Saptamrita Rasa, Lauha Saptamrita
    Rasa Mehantaka Taila, Sudhakara Taila,
    Prameha Pidaka, Eladi Curna.
    SOMAHOGA:Bhaskara Gutika.

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    Karpuradi

    Curna,

    MEDARPGA:- Ksaradi Lauha, Chitrakadi


    Gutika, Sosana Vatika, Vadvagni Rasa.

    Bhallalakamrita,
    Vajradhara Rasa.

    KARSYA:- Purna Chandrodaya


    Brimhana Vati, Amritarnava Rasa.

    SITAPITTA:- Sitapittari Rasa.

    Rasa,

    UDARAROGA:- Bhuktottariya curna,


    Punarnavadi Lauha, Vindu Ghritam,
    Yamani Satva, Udarati Lauha, Udarati
    Rasa.

    Mahataleswar

    Rasa,

    AMLAPITTA:Sudhakara
    curna,
    Rasayanamritam, Vasa Guggulu, Yogaraja
    Lauham,
    Khandardraka,
    Mahadraka,
    Khandasatvari Modaka, Sasanka Kirana.
    VISARPA:- Snuhi Ksiradya Taila.

    SOTHA:- Krishnadi Curna, Pancakoladi


    curna, Gomutra Mandura Br. Sukamuladya
    Taila, Trinetraksya Rasa, Maksika Vatika,
    Martanda Rasa.
    VRIDDHI:- Vijaya Churna, Vijaya Rasa,
    Anta Kosacudamani Rasa.

    MASURIKA :- Sitalastakapatha.
    MUKHAROGA:Karpura Vati.

    Sourbhya

    Vatika,

    KARNAROGA:- Dhustura Taila, Rasandi


    Guggulu, Ramathadi Taila.

    VRADHA:- Syamadi curna.


    NASAROGA:- Br. Tailsadi Vataka,
    Bhargyadi Kvatha, Pinasa Bhaurava Tila,
    Guddaraka.

    GALAGANDA:- Haritakayadi Taila.


    GANDAMALA SLIPADA:Rasa, Saureswar Ghrita.

    Slipadari

    VIDRADHI :- Sigrumula Ghrita, Varuna


    Ghrita.

    NETRAROGA:- Gudikanjana, Br. Triphala


    Rasayana,
    Abhinava
    Sinduranjana
    Hustanjana, Kalyanajana, Chandrojvala
    Varti, Karpuradi Varti.

    VRANA SOTHA:- Br. Jatvadi Taila,


    Vranari Taila, Vranari Ghrita.

    SIROROGA:Pathyadi
    Kasayam,
    Sadavindu Ghrita, Br. Bhringaraja Taila.

    VRANA:- Vrana kesari Taila.

    STRIROGA:- Vijaya Churna, Sarsijadi


    Churna, Satavari Ghritam, Panchamrit
    Rasa, Phala Ghrita.

    NADI VRANA:- Raladi Ghrita, Saptanga


    Guggulu, Ksara Sutra.
    BHAGANDARA:- Saptavinsati Guggulu,
    Kalari Rasa.
    UPADANSA:Ghrihadhumadi Taila,
    Topachini Leha.

    Mahadhupa,
    Bhaskara Rasa

    GARBHINIROGA:- Specific treatment


    Kasaya Churna, eb for each of the common
    diseases are discussed in addition to
    disorders of pregnancy and parturition.
    SUTIKAROGA:- Rasaraja Vati, Kajjali
    Vati, Chandrmani Rasa, Bala Taila, Yavadi
    Tasa.

    KUSTHA:- Upachara Paniyam, Navayasa


    Curna,
    Udayamartanda,
    Kasaya,

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    BALOROGA:Sinduradi
    Curna,
    Balarogantaka Rasa, Nagarjuna Curna,
    Mahabala Taila, Vanga Vati Sarvakaya
    Vati, Chidambara Rasa, Balananda Vati.

    Pramadebhankusa Rasa, Viryastambha


    Kara Yogah Lingavardhanamupaya.

    RASAYANA:- Chyuta Rasayana, Laudha


    Rasayana,
    Vanga
    Rasayana, Abhra
    Rasayana,
    Rativallabha
    Rasa,
    Lakshmivilasa Rasa, Ratna Kamesvara
    Rasa, Mahamadana Modaka.

    We are grateful to Director, Central Council


    for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, New
    Delhi for encouragement Thanks are also
    due to Kaviraja Sri. Harihar Acharya Retd.
    A.M.O. of Govt. of Orissa for providing the
    palm leaf manuscript of ABHINAVA
    CHINTAMANI.

    VAJIKARNA:- Madana Sandipana Curna,


    Br. Amrita Sarkara, Kamoddipana Rasa,

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

    CHAPTER (KIRAN) WISE CONTENTS OF ABHINAVA CHINTAMANI


    ANNEXURE 1
    Kiran
    Subject
    No.
    1
    Mana Paribhasadi Kasaya Nirupana

    Kiran
    No.
    41
    42

    Subject
    Sotharoga Nirupana

    Rasadi Suddhi Nirupana

    Antra Vriddhi Vradhna

    Dvadasha Tatva Nirupana

    Nadyadi Trayodasha Tatva Nirupana

    Jvara Roga Nirupana

    Atisara Roga Nirupana

    44

    Slipada Roga Nirupana

    Grahani Roga Nirupana

    45

    Vidradhi Roga Nirupana

    Arosoroga Nirupana

    46

    Vranasotha, Vrana Bhanga, Vrana,

    Ajirna Visvchayalasaka

    Roga Nirupana
    43

    Galaganda Gandamalapaei
    Granthyarbrudhi Roga Nirupana

    Nadivrana Roga Nirupana

    Vilambidadyagnimandya Roga Nirupana

    47

    Bhagandara Roga Nirupana

    10

    Krimiroga Nirupana

    48

    Upadamsa Roga Nirupana

    11

    Pandu Roga Nirupana

    49

    Suka Dosanirupana

    12

    Kamalahalimaka Nirupana

    50

    Kustha Roga Nirupana

    13

    Raktapitta Nirupana

    51

    Sitapittodardakosha Nirupana

    14

    Rajyaksmorahksta Nirupana

    52

    Amlapitta Roga Nirupana

    15

    Kasaroga Nirupana

    53

    Visparpasvaya Vridhi

    16

    Hikka Roga Nirupana

    54

    Visphota Roga Nirupana

    17

    Svasaroga Nirupana

    55

    Masurika Roga Nirupana

    Pages 64 69

    18

    Svarabheda Nirupana

    56

    Ksudra Roga Nirupana

    19

    Aruciroga Nirupana

    57

    Mukha Roga Nirupana

    20

    Chardi Roga Nirupana

    58

    Karana Roga Nirupana

    21

    Trisna Roga Nirupana

    59

    Nasaroga Nirupana

    22

    Murcha Roga Nirupana

    60

    Netra Roga Nirupana

    23

    Madatyaya Roga Nirupana

    61

    Siroroga Nirupana

    24

    Daharoga Nirupana

    62

    Striroga Nirupana

    25

    Unamada Roga Nirupana

    63

    Bala Roga Nirupana

    26

    Apasmara Roga Nirupana

    64

    Visaroga Nirupana

    27

    Vata Vyadhi Nirupana

    65

    Rasyana Nirupana

    28

    Vatarakta Nirupana

    66

    Vajikarana Nirupana

    29

    Urastambha Nirupana

    67

    Vamanadhikaradi Sadrtucharya

    30

    Amavata Nirupana

    31

    Sularoga Nirupana

    32

    Udavartantaka Nirupana

    33

    Gulma Roga Nirupana

    34

    Hridroga Nirupana

    35

    Mutrakrichchra Nirupana

    36

    Mutraghata Roga Nirupana

    37

    Asmarisarkara Roga Nirupana

    38

    Meharoga Nirupana with Premeha Pidaka

    39

    Medoroga Nirupana

    40

    Udara Roga Nirupana

    Nirupana

    BIBLIOGRAPHY
    1. Sharma P.V. (1975) Ayurved Ka vaigyanik Itihasa Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi.
    2. Patra A. G. (1969 71), Abhinava Chintamani Commentary (Oriya) Viswesa Pharmacy,
    Belaguntha Ganjam.
    3. Sharma A.P. (1969) Bhaisajya Ratnavali Commentary Chowkhambha Sanskrit Series Office,
    Varanasi.

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