All Medical sciences whether ancient or modern, needs frequent updating. Acharya Vagbhata stresses upon reform of Ayurveda according to the present time (Yuganurupasandarbha). The syllabus of Ayurveda also needs reformation for effective dissemination of principles of Ayurveda which is strongly based on Padartavijnanam. Acharya Vagbhata says one who seeks long life should respect Ayurveda by four strategies that are knowledge (Adhiti), comprehension (Bodha), skill (Acharana) and Attitude (pracharana). These teaching methodologies are evolved from the ancient upanishadic way of teaching (Adhyapanavidhi). The new principles of teaching strategies of blooms taxonomy correlate with the ancient way of teaching and the syllabus of Padarthavijnanam has been revamped according to the need of hour.
Padartha Vijnanam is a unique and mandatory subject needed for learning the stream of Ayurveda. It is the combination of science and philosophy. One can say that the science and philosophy are the two sides of the same coin. The search behind 'existence of world/self" when progresses outward it travels the path of science and when this search is inwards it becomes philosophy. Thus, Padartha Vijnanam is an essential base of Ayurveda education. When the foundation becomes strong building also becomes strong.
Padartha Vijnanam not only provides the platform to understand Ayurveda better but it also helps the students to appreciate the moral values beneficiating them in developing the personality. As mentioned in graduate attributes this subject helps the student to become eloquent communicator and self-directed learner who constantly endeavors to advance knowledge and skills to improve healthcare and social well-being.
This syllabus reform of Padartha Vijnanam has taken care of adopting the modern teaching-learning methodology well-merging with the ancient one. This will definitely enhance the understanding of the subject in a better way.
Introduction of practicals is the zest for the subject. As we all know-'I hear, and I forget. I see and I remember. I do, and I understand'. The teaching learning process must be joyful along with lecture methods like group discussions, debate, roleplay and PBL. They are also mentioned and the flexibility is kept. Here in this syllabus, the activity book is introduced to induce activity-based learning. This will definitely create the interest in the subject. There are some self-learning activities also which will induce the thirst for the knowledge in the student. This will help the student to understand theoretical concepts in a lucid way and also provides hands on experience.
It is heartening to note that the initiative and the effort diligently articulated by Dr. Dnyanesh S. Joshi, Professor, Department of Samskrit Samhita Siddhanta, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Centre a constituent unit of Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe) Wardha has authored a book titled 'A Text book of Padartha Vijnanam' is exemplary at one end and genuinely praiseworthy at the other.
His effort is significantly appreciable, in as much as, it is the end result of his creative and inquisitive initiative, blended with untiring hard work out of single minded commitment to the larger cause with unparalleled dedication and devotion, which is 'exemplary' in its own right and is 'emulative' as well.
The present book indeed is a beautiful compilation of all that is needed and desirable for a learner and reader in the domain of Padartha Vijnanam and clear understanding of the basic principles of Ayurveda.
Yet another significant and praiseworthy aspect of this book is the extensive depiction of the concerned inclusions under the chapters, which are worked out on the basis of the 'syllabi' that have been prescribed by the leading Universities in the country, which is bound to facilitate its usage by the all concerned.
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