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ASTAVAIDYANS OF KERALA : HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

S. RAJASEKHARAN, G.S. RAJU, T.D. DAMODARAN, SURESH KUMAR..


Abstract
The history of ‘Astavaidyans’ of Kerala dates back to time immemorial. The Sage Parasurama created the landscape of Kerala and permitted sixtyfour brahmin families to migrate into the region. Later, for their welfare Sastra, Sanyasa and Karmy Sabbamatas were constituted. With the passage of time a groups of physicians gradually developed to meet the medical needs of the people. These physicians mastered all the eight disciplines of Ayurveda hence were called Asta Vaidyanas. A bird’s eye view about the origin ad history of Asta Vaidyanas and their families is recorded.

Key words: ASTAVAIDYANS, KERALA, HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE


 
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S. RAJASEKHARAN, G.S. RAJU, T.D. DAMODARAN, SURESH KUMAR.. ASTAVAIDYANS OF KERALA : HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE . J Res Educ Indian Med . 1986; 5(2): 17-19.


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S. RAJASEKHARAN, G.S. RAJU, T.D. DAMODARAN, SURESH KUMAR.. ASTAVAIDYANS OF KERALA : HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE . https://www.jreim-ayushjournal.com/?mno=193621 [Access: March 10, 2024].


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S. RAJASEKHARAN, G.S. RAJU, T.D. DAMODARAN, SURESH KUMAR.. ASTAVAIDYANS OF KERALA : HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE . J Res Educ Indian Med . 1986; 5(2): 17-19.



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S. RAJASEKHARAN, G.S. RAJU, T.D. DAMODARAN, SURESH KUMAR.. ASTAVAIDYANS OF KERALA : HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE . J Res Educ Indian Med . (1986), [cited March 10, 2024]; 5(2): 17-19.



Harvard Style

S. RAJASEKHARAN, G.S. RAJU, T.D. DAMODARAN, SURESH KUMAR. (1986) ASTAVAIDYANS OF KERALA : HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE . J Res Educ Indian Med , 5 (2), 17-19.



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S. RAJASEKHARAN, G.S. RAJU, T.D. DAMODARAN, SURESH KUMAR.. 1986. ASTAVAIDYANS OF KERALA : HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE . Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine, 5 (2), 17-19.



Chicago Style

S. RAJASEKHARAN, G.S. RAJU, T.D. DAMODARAN, SURESH KUMAR.. "ASTAVAIDYANS OF KERALA : HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ." Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine 5 (1986), 17-19.



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

S. RAJASEKHARAN, G.S. RAJU, T.D. DAMODARAN, SURESH KUMAR.. "ASTAVAIDYANS OF KERALA : HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ." Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine 5.2 (1986), 17-19. Print.



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

S. RAJASEKHARAN, G.S. RAJU, T.D. DAMODARAN, SURESH KUMAR. (1986) ASTAVAIDYANS OF KERALA : HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE . Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine, 5 (2), 17-19.