The Shilaputraka Nyaya is used to explain the theory of creation in Ayurveda. It describes how the primordial Avyakta (unmanifest) evolves into the manifest universe through a process of cutting the "shila" (rock) into "shilaputras" (pieces of rock). According to this theory, Avyakta contains the three gunas of sattva, rajas, and tamas in perfect equilibrium. When Purusha combines with Avyakta, disturbances arise leading to the formation of Mahat and subsequent principles down to the panchamahabhutas that make up the universe. The Shilaputraka Nyaya
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The one which comprises of minimum letters but maximum matter which is in the form of confirmed pure knowledge, and also possessing the power of self elaboration is defined as Sutra.
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Just like a thread, which keeps all the flowers together in garland. similarly Sutrasthana comprises the essence of all Sthanas in seed form.
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2. SHILAPUTRAKA
NYAYA
PRESENTED BY
Dr Divya Ramachandran
1st year pg scholar
Dept of Ayurveda Samhita & Siddanta
Govt. Ayurveda Medical College
Mysore
Under the guidance of
Dr. Sreevatsa
Prof. and HOD
Dept of Ayurveda Samhita & Siddanta
Govt. Ayurveda medical College
Mysore
3. CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
DEFINITION OF NYAYA
SIGNIFICANCE OF NYAYAS IN AYURVEDA
CLASSIFICATION OF NYAYAS
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
SHILAPUTRAKA NYAYA
SRISHTI UTPATTI IN SANKHYA DARSANA
SRISHTI UTPATTI IN VAISESHIKA DARSANA
SRISHTI UTPATTI IN CHARAKA SAMHITA
SRISHTI UTPATTI IN MANUSMRITI
BIG BANG THEORY
BLACK HOLE THEORY
APPLICATION OF THE SHILAPUTRAKA NYAYA
4. INTRODUCTION
Ayurveda – comprehensive science of health
Subject matter as slokas
C.S, Su.S, AH- explained every aspect of
knowledge rather than treatment.
Not easy to have Ayurvedic knowledge by
mere reading of slokas
5. Nyayas – Method to make common people understand
the ayurvedic concepts easily.
Relevant tool for understanding, analysis and
application of ayurvedic concepts
6. DEFINITION
A method/ expression of general truth/ logical expression/ a
principle.
In a broad spectrum and general sense Nyaya means reasoning but
when made precise it becomes a maxim.
In Sanskrit – to determine the meaning of vedas.
Explains the tradition, determination, logic, applicability and
technique of writing any topic.
Convey the ideas of author easily and clearly so that even low
intellectuals also can understand the concept easily.
7. न्याय नि + इण्+ धय्
It is derived from the combination of "नि" upasarga,
"इण ्" dhatu and “धय ्" pratyaya (vyakarana sastra).
10. SIGNIFICANCE OF NYAYAS IN
AYURVEDA
Acharya Caraka – proper knowledge of a sastra can be obtained by:
1.ADHYAYANA
2.ADHYAAPANA
3. TADVIDHYASAMBHASHA
11. ADHYAYANA – not easy – as Ayurveda is a coded language
Sutraroopa characterized by “padairalpam” , “matim buddwa”
Hidden meaning
Can be cracked only with Sanskrit grammar
Understand the hidden meaning and indepth application
Nyayas convey larger meaning than the sutra
Infer the ideology, and thought process prevailing at that time
12. CLASSIFICATION OF NYAYAS
Generally, Nyayas are used to visualize a situation with minimal
words
Acharyas used different Nyayas to beautify their work and to
describe many concepts in a lucid manner
Broadly, Nyayas are of 2 types:
1. LOUKIKA NYAYA
2. SASTRIYA NYAYA
13. LOUKIKA NYAYAS
Extensively used by the common people.
Found in various Sanskrit works such as Darsana, Kavya, Naataka
Brahmanagrantha, Karmakhanda etc.
Examples:
Soochikataha Nyaya
Dehalideepa Nyaya
Asoka vatika Nyaya
14. SASTRIYA NYAYAS
Present in sastra which are usually delineated by the commentators
to beautify their literature.
Better and clear understanding of the subject matter by the readers.
Examples :
1.Gobalivardha Nyaya
2. Gunaakshara Nyaya
3. Shilaputraka Nyaya
4. Kakadanta pareeksha Nyaya etc
15. METHODS OF ANALYSIS
1. PADARTHA JNANA – Proper knowledge of the words in Nyaya
2. PRAKRIYA JNANA – Eliciting phenomenon that is implicit in Nyayas
3. SANDARBHA – Knowledge of the context in which Nyaya is used or
discussed.
4.YUKTHI – Analysis of PADARTHA JNANA, PRAKRIYA JNANA and the
SANDARBHA in samhitha.
16. SHILAPUTRAKA NYAYA
PADARTHA JNANA – SHILA – ROCK
SHILAPUTRA – PIECE OF STONE
PRAKRIYA JNANA – Here, a big stone is cut in to sculptures
SANDARBHA – Su.sa-1 Sarvabhootachinta sareeram – Srishti utpatti (dalhana)
YUKTHI – Ayurveda accepts the production of this universe begins with AVYAKTA
22. In Avyakta, the three MAHAGUNAS – SATVA, RAJAS and
TAMAS are in perfect samyavastha (equilibrium). In such a
state of equilibrium, no activities can happen.
It is only when this equilibrium is disturbed, production of
new substances can take place leading to the evolution of the
universe.
The disturbance is brought about when Purusha combines
with Avyakta. Thus, Mahat is formed, from which Ahankara
gets formed. Ahankara is of three types – SATVIKA,
RAJASIKA and TAMASIKA.
35. According to the SILAPUTRAKA NYAYA, Avyakta forms the shila and
all the principles formed from it forms the shilaputra. So what all guna
and karma Avyakta is having, the principles formed from it also becomes
the possessor of these guna and karma.
To make it more clear, Avyakta exists in Vyakta and viceversa. The
KARANA – KARYA vada is highlighted here, through the
SILAPUTRAKA NYAYA.
र्कारणािुरूपम् र्कायणम्। (िु.श-१)
36. Based on the dictum that Karya is similar to the Karana, all these
visesha – Mahat , Ahankara , indriya , tanmatra and panchabhutas
become engrossed with Satva Rajas and Thamas. This is explained
with the help of 2 similies:
1.ANJANATWAM – intimate attachment like the collyrium
2.TANMAYATWAM – becoming fully engrossed with prakriti
37. All the 24 principles ( avyakta and its karya) are Achetana varga.
Purusha is the 25th tatva who is associated with both karana and
karya and is chethayita. Purusha is considered as male and Prakriti
as female. Purusha combines with both mulaprakriti and also its
products to make them chaithanya.
पुरुष: पन्िवि्शनततम: र्कायण र्कारणाि्युततस्िेतनयता भिनत।
(िु.श-१)
38. KAARANA – AVYAKTA (1st tatva) – ACHETANAM
KARYA – MAHADADI VIKARA GANA (23 tatva) –
ACHETANAM
PURUSHA – KARYA KARANA SAMYUKTA (25th tatva) -
CHETANAM
39. After this union of purusha with moolaprakriti , the latter undergoes
a series of changes for creation of new principles – Mahat,
Ahankara, Indriya, Tanmatra, and Panchamahabhoota. All these are
meant to help purusha to attain Kaivalya from moolaprakriti.
पुरुष र्क
ै िल्याथणम् प्रिॄविम् उपददशश्न्त| (िु.श-१)
40. िीरारादी्चिात्र हेतूिुदाहरश्न्त| (िु.श- १)
The example of milk is explained, as milk produced by
the cow is not for its benefit but is for the benefit of the
calf to grow and become independent.
Purusha combining with Prakriti becomes so much attached
to it that he forgets his separateness, begins to enjoy
happiness and miseries due to the effect of the three
Mahagunas – Satva , Rajas , and Tamas – inherent in Prakriti.
41. Sankhyadarsana quotes the ‘’pangwandha nyaya” to explain the
close association and functioning of prakriti and purusha.
Prakriti and Purusha are like pangu and andha – pangu cannot walk
properly while andha cannot see. Both are deficient in different
qualities but their mutual association makes the task easier.
The pangu sits on the shoulders of andha showing him the path
towards kaivalya. Here, purusha is chethanavan but nirguni while
prakriti is sagunayukta but achetanavan.Their mutual association
gives rise to srishti utpatti- hence both are able to enjoy sukha and
dukha with the ultimate benefit of kaivalya.
42. Similar similie is given by Kanada in vaiseshika sootra………….
पुष्पिस्त्रयो: िनत िश्न्िर्कषे गुणान्तरप्रदुभाणिो िस्त्रे
गन्धाभािसलन्गम्। (िैशेवषर्क िूत्र २.२.१)
Flower and Cloth kept together lead to the scent arising in the cloth,
eventhough the cloth does not posses the quality of scent.
45. In Ayurveda sastra, purusha is considered as asarvagatham and still
it is nitya. why?
Because Purusha is not sarvagata. He moves only in 3 kinds of
yoni – tiryak, manusha and daiva due to dharma and adharma.
This is Anumana grahya and can be explained by his:
1.Paramasookshmatvam
2.Chaithanyatvam
3.Saswathatvam
46. In Ayurveda sastra, Purusha is called Chikitsapurusha and
Karmapurusha since he is formed by the union of lohitha and retas
and,
पन्िमहाभूतशरीररिमिाय: पुरुष:। (िु.श-१)
47. SRISHTI UTPATTI IN SANKHYA DARSANA
According to the Sankhya System, the eternal principle is
Moolaprakriti. It is also called Pradhana and Avyakta .
It is from this principle, Srishti occurs. Later, Sankhya included
one more eternal principle called the Purusha.
Though the principle called Purusha should be present for the
Prakriti to start creation.
48. Purusha is not directly involved in creation. It comes as the 25th
tatva, after the formation of the chaturvimsati tatvas.
All other factors are similar to that of Acharya Susruta except,
भौनतर्कनि ि इश्न्ियाणी आयुिेदे िण््णन्ते तथा इश्न्ियाथाण:।(िु.श-१)
50. SRISHTI UTPATTI IN VAISESHIKA
DARSANA
In Vaiseshika system, the atoms are eternal. Hence, they are not
created.
Creation according to this system is the arrangement of eternal
atoms on the matrix of Akasha Mahabhoota and dissolution is the
total chaotic disarrangement of the atoms
51. SRISHTI UTPATTI IN CHARAKA SAMHITHA
The concept of Srishti is described by Acharya Caraka in the first
chapter of sareerasthana – khadithapurusheeyam sareeram. This is
in concurrence with the Samkhya concepts.
But the involvement of Purusha as a separate entity is not
mentioned by Caraka samhitha.
According to Acharya Caraka, Avyakta itself is the Kshetrajna and
the aggregate of 24 principles is the Purusha.
52. It is to be noted that the products of creation here is not the
Macrocosm but the Microcosm ( rasipurusha). Hence, we conclude
that Caraka Samhita has not detailed the creation of the universe.
Also , in place of Ashtaprakriti Acharya has told Bhootaprakriti
constituted by Avyakta, Mahat , Ahankara and Panchamahabhootas
( panchatanmatras are omitted).
53. SRISHTI UTPATTI IN MANUSMRITI
Manusmriti , believed to be the first book on code of conduct
describes creation as follows:
At first , this universe was without any sign of demarcation of
identification. It was not recognizable and not deductible and was
filled with darkness as in though in sleep. Then the self born Lord
who is not recognizable with perceptive faculties destroying the
darkness generated the existents and the shining spheres of the sky.
Paramaatma who is Ateendriyagrahya , Avyakta , sanaatana,
consisting of all living things – sarvabhootamaya, achintya thus
happened himself.
54. He desired to create living things and for this he first created water.
In this water, he first deposited his seed in the form of strength.
That became an egg shining like the sun. In this egg, the creator
Brahma was born.
Brahma meditated for an year in the egg and then divided the egg in
to two pieces. With these pieces, heaven and earth were created.
In between them, the sky and the eight directions were set
permanently to distinguish them.
55. He also decided the place for the ocean, the site for waters. Then,
Brahma created the existent and non existent mind from himself.
Trigunas, Panchendriyas, and from the Avisesha, Visesha and
Vishaya were gradually created. From the panchamahabhootas, the
living things were created.
56. THE BIG BANG THEORY
The Big Bang is how the astronomers explain the way universe began. It
is the idea that universe began as just a single point, then expanded and
stretched to grow as large as it is right now and it could still be stretching.
When the universe began, it was just hot tiny particles mixed with light
and energy. It was nothing like what we see now. As everything expanded
and took up more space, it cooled down. The tiny particles grouped
together and formed atoms. Then those atoms grouped together. Over lots
of time, atoms came together to form stars and galaxies. That led to more
stars and galaxies being born.
57. THE BLACK HOLE THEORY
A Black Hole is a region of space with time exhibiting gravitational
acceleration, so strong that nothing – no particles or even
electromagnetic radiation such as light can escape from it.
The boundary of the region from which no escape is possible is
called the event horizon. In many ways, a black hole acts like an
ideal black body as it reflects no light
58. Black Holes are expected to be formed when very massive stars
collapse at the end of their life cycle. After a Black Hole has
formed, it can continue to grow by absorbing mass from its
sorroundings.
By absorbing other stars and merging with other Black Holes,
supermassive Black Holes of millions of solar masses may form.
According to this theory, our universe might have originated from a
black hole that lies within another universe.
59. APPLICATION OF SHILAPUTRAKA
NYAYA
Man is microcosm of macrocosm. The Panchamahabhootas which
are the five basic elements of nature are also present in the human
being.
In every body, there are many spaces which form the akasha. The
movements of muscles, pulsations of heart, expansion and
contraction of lungs etc form the vayu. The production of digestive
juices which aids in digestion, matter of intelligence, retina etc form
agni. Various body fluids, mucous membranes etc form ap. Bones,
cartilages, muscles, tendons etc form prithvi.
60. Further it is given in Ca. sa – 5……..LOKA-PURUSHA SAMYA TATVA
पुरुषो यम् लोर्क िश््मत:। -
यािन्तो दह लोर्क
े (मूनतणमन्तो) भािविशेषास्त्िािन्त: पुरुषे, यािन्त: पुरुषे
तािन्तो लोर्क
े ।
An individual is an epitome of the universe as all the mental and
spiritual phenomenon of the universe are present in the individual and all
those present in the individual are also contained in the universe.
61. तस्य पुरुषस्य पॄश्वि मूनतण: , आप: तलेद: , तेजो
असभिन्ताप: , िायु: प्राण: , वियत ् िुवषराखण , ब्रह्मा
अन्तरात्मा। (ि.श - ५)
Identity of various universal phenomenon as present in
the individual are also given in this chapter.
62. IMPORTANCE OF LOKA – PURUSHA
BHAVA IN MEDICINE
One who sees equally, the entire universe in his own self and his
own self in the entire universe is in possession of true knowledge.
Such a person experiencing the entire universe in his own self
believes that none but his own self is responsible for happiness and
miseries.
ििणलोर्कम् दह आत्मनि पचयतो भिनत आत्मा एि िुि््ः दुख्यते र्कताण
िान्य इनत। ( ि. श -५ )
63. Similarly, the Vatakalakaleeyam adhyayam of Ca. su – 12
where the functions of vata, pitta and kapha are compared
to the vayu in the world, agni and soma also holds root on
the LOKA – PURUSHA samya tatva.
64. Right from the beginning of life, the role of Panchavimshati tatvas are
evident………
शुक्र शोणीतम ् गभाणशयिवम ् आत्म प्रर्क
ॄ नतविर्कार ि्मुश्चछणतम ् गभण इत्युचयते। (
िु. श -५ )
Here Prakriti refers to ASHTAPRAKRITI
Vikara is SHODASHA VIKARA
ATMA is the 25th tatva.
Hence, the embryo is the combination of all these and possesses the properties of
life.
65. It is mentioned in Cha sa – 8 that…..
िद्यथा शुक्रशोखणतप्रर्क
ॄ नत , र्कालगभाणशय प्रर्क
ॄ नत, मातुराहार
विहारप्रर्क
ॄ नत , महाभूतविर्कारप्रर्क
ॄ नत, ि गभणशरीरम् अपेिते।
Since, the body is the outcome of the influence of all these factors,
it is important to maintain the health status of all these kaarana. To
make it more clear, it is explained in Ca. sa – 3……
Matruja, Pitruja, Rasaja, Atmaja, Satwaja and Satmyaja bhavas are
formed in garbha from their respective kaaranas.
66. In Su.sa – 1…….
पन्िमहाभूत शरीरर िमिाय: पुरुष:।
Shaddhatu purusha is the Karmapurusha and Chikitsapurusha.
Diseases occur both to the sareera and manas. And therefore
chikitsa is done for both sareera and manas. But here, manas is not
separately mentioned. Manas is to be understood from the three
Karmapurusha beda – satwika, rajasika and tamasika
67. In Ca.sa – 3………ित्िम् औपपादुर्कम्।
Mind is responsible for transmigration of soul. Atma which
represents the element of consciousness is omnipresent.There is no
question of His migrating from one place to another.
When the mind gets lodged in a place, in accordance with the result
of past activities, consciousness is manifested there and because of
this conscious manifestation, it is said that the soul transmigrates
along with the mind.
68. All KARYA - KAARANA vadas comes under the umbrella of
shilaputraka nyaya.
In Ca.sa - 6…….
लोदहतम् लोदहतेि, मेदो मेदिा, ििा ििया, अश्स्थ तरुणाश्स्थिा,
मज्जा मज्िा, शुक्रम् शुक्र
े ण, गभणस्त्िा्गभेण।
मा्िम् आप्या्ते मा्िेि।
70. आहार् ि्भिम् िस्तु रोगाचि आहारि्भि:।(Ca.su-23)
The healthy state of body as well as diseases are caused by ahara.
धातिो दह धात्िाहारा : प्रर्क
ॄ नतमिुितणन्ते। (ि.िु - २३)
If the person consumes prithwi bhoota predominant aahara it
will nourish the prithwi bhoota in sareera and likewise.
71. CONCLUSION
Shilaputraka Nyaya is definitely helpful to establish the similarity
in the characteristics of Avyakta and its derivatives. Eventhough ,
not mentioned in other contexts, the knowledge of Shilaputraka
Nyaya can be used to visualize Karana Karya Siddanta ( cause _
effect theory ).
72. It is definitely not possible to learn Ayurveda based only on the
limited approach by setting aside the philosophy. Philosophical
aspects are very difficult to understand for an average scholar.
The Nyayas will be helpful to combat the obstacles of complexity
as they illustrate these aspects with day to day life situations, thus
emphasizing the inevitable role of Nyayas for the better
understanding of philosophical aspects as the content plays a
significant role in achieving the true essence of Ayurveda.