Charaka Born : 300 BC Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by 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. Charaka physicians understanding important 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. Charaka ayurveda soul mind A potent poison becomes the best drug on proper administration. On the contrary, even the best drug becomes a potent poison if used badly Charaka administration drug poison
