A Review of Qualities of Vaidya in Charaka Samhita.

Abstract

Ayurveda is one of the ancient traditional science. Ayurveda deals with the health of society, the diseases and the patients. So that, much more emphasis is given to the qualities of physician with special reference to Charaka Samhita. In the recent era, we observe the malpractice by most of the physicians, which we can say as quacks as well as annoyance to the society. Physician is the best component among the medicine, attendant (nursing staff) and the patient. There are four main qualities of Vaidya viz. theoretical knowledge, extensive practical experience, dexterity and purity of body and mind. These qualities are come under the Guna Kalpana among the seven Kalpanas. There are three types of Vaidya as well as two types also. Only the real and genuine Vaidya is able to fulfil both aspects of Ayurveda i.e., prevention of disease and cure of the disease. Hence, in this article attempt has been made to explain the importance of the qualities of Vaidya.