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RESEARCH ARTICLE
SYSTEMATISED ANALYSIS OF VADAMARGPADAS:
VADAMARGPADAS: SCOPE AND UTILIZATION FOR RESEARCH
*Dr.
Dr. Vaidya, S. M. and Dr. Kulkarni Pratibha, V.
Department of Samhita and Siddhanta, SDM College of Ayurveda, Hassan
Article History: AcharyaCharaka divides methods of gaining knowledge in to three categories as 1. Adhyayana –
st
Received 21 May, 2016
method of study, 2. Adhyapana – method of teaching, 3.TadvidyaSambhasha
TadvidyaSambhasha – (seminars /
Received in revised form debate for this 44 terms are narrated with the word of VadaMarga. Vada aims to
symposium/ debate)-for
20th June, 2016 establish new creative ideas/ research work. VadaMarga lays a border for discussion. It makes
Accepted 07th July, 2016 discussion essentially end with conclusion (Abhyanujnana).
( In Charaka Samhita the concepts are
Published online 20th August, 2016 established on the basis of the Vadas in several places (chapters). Organizing the knowledge gained
and power of expression will be achieved with the use of Vada Marga Padas in debates and it is the
Key words: essential component for the demonstration and presentment
presentment of research.
Vada, Marga, Pada, Research, Tools.
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Citation: Dr. Vaidya, S. M. and Dr. Kulkarni Pratibha, V. V 2016. “Systematised analysis of vadamargpadas:: scope and utilization for research”,
International Journal of Current Research, 8, (08), 35817-35821.
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INTRODUCTION
One should speak everything with reasoning. All the conflicts
Vada (debate) is that in which one holds academic discussion of debate, if endowed with reasoning are devoid of malice and
with a contending opponent. This is briefly of 2 types–types Jalpa promote the cause of medicine due to its property of enhancing
(disputation) and Vitanda (wrangling). Jalpa is the statement the excellence of intellect, because undamaged intellect leads
of speaker’s own view as well as (contradiction of) the to success of actions. (Ibidem et al
al., 2011)
opponent’s view. Vitanda is opposite to Jalpa.Jalpa For instance,
one holds the view that rebirth is there while the other holds To establishment own theory by evidence base data (field of
the view just against it. During debate, they advance arguments research) following points can be thought off
in support of their own views and expose (contradict) the
opponents’ view, this is Jalpa. Vitanda is opposite to Jalpa in Critical analysis of the previous work or own work or
which the speaker without having any positive approach only other’s work.
finds faults in the opponents view point.So So Vada (debate) is Establishment of new idea / research work.
hostile discussion with an opponent based on scripture. The Discussion with specialists: promotes pursuit and
one which depends on Pramana (Investigation) igation) and Tarka advancement of knowledge. (Ibidem et al., 2011)
(Logic/ Plan), at the same time it should not be opposite to
Siddhanta (Established theory/ concept) such matters if Vada Marga (Terms of debate)
discussed by two opponents based on Panchavayavavakya
(Five methods used to ascertain
certain the object to be proved)
proved then it Vada (debate) also aims to establish the new creative ideas /
is called as Vada. (Agnivesha et al., 2011) research works. Here the margaword denotes way or
methodology. Thus Vadamarga may utilize as research
Effectiveness of vadaand utilization for research methodology. There are some terms ((Pada related to
Vadamarga),), those terms are considered as Vadmargapada
After keeping Statements and counter-statements
statements in mind one which are 44 in Number. These terms are worth
worth-knowing for
should articulate something and not anything which is acquaintance of the course of discourse among scholars such
irrelevant, unscriptural, unexamined, inappropriate, confused as– ‘Vada’, Dravya, Guna, Karma, Samanya, Vishesa,
or un pervasive. Samavaya, Pratijna, Sthapana, Partisthapana, Hetu,
Drishtanta, Upanaya, Nigamana, Uttara, Siddhanta, Shabda,
*Corresponding author: Dr. Vaidya, S. M.
Department of Samhita
ita and Siddhanta, SDM College of Ayurveda, Hassan.
Hassan Pratyaksha, Anumana, Aitihya, Aupamya, Samshaya,
Prayojana, Savyabhicara, Jijnasa, Vyavasaya, Arthap
Arthaprapti,
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Sambhava, Anuyojya, Ananuyojya, Anuyoga, Pratyanuyoga, Dravya (substance) – where Guna (properties) and Karma
Vakyadosha, Vakyaprashamsa, Chhala, Ahetu, Atitakala, (action) are inseparably related
Upalambha, Parihara, Partijnahani, Abhyanujna, Hetvantara,
Arthantara, Nigrahasthana. (Ibidem et al., 2011) In a cursory Guna (properties) – the one which is cause and inseparably
glance, the forty-four technical terms on closer inspection related with Dravya (substance),
show a certain structure and will be narrated further in design
methodology. Karma (action) – Action done or the one which is cause for
union / non-union and located in Dravya (substance)
Design of Research Work performing the action,
The design of research work consists of following steps, which Samanya (similarity)- the one which is similar and cause for
counts one after the other and they are increase,
Field and scope of research. Vishesa (dissimilarity)- the one which is dissimilar and cause
Title of work. for decrease and Samavaya (inherence) – inseparable relation
Methodology is termed as samavaya– these are also known as Shad karana/
Establishment of Result padartha. (Ibidem et al., 2011)
Tools of research
Presentation of research work and its norms. Based on their utility these can be categorized simplyas below
Faults of presentation and work.
Failure of project and rejection of work.
Samsaya (doubt) - this is the state of indecision about the (Chart -1 - Utility of shad padartha)
concerned entity. For instance, on observing that both types of
Title of Research work
persons having or not the signs of longevity and adopting or
not the therapeutic measures- die early and live long, doubt
Pratijna (proposition) – “pratijnanamasaadhyavachanam”.
arises as whether there is untimely death or not. So in research
- Partijna is the statement of what is to be proved or An
this is the first and prime most steps to frame hypothesis.
assertion about the object to be proved. For instance, Purusa
(self) is eternal. In research field it is actually meant as title to
Jigyasa((enquiry) - is the (curiosity about) examination. Such
be proved.
as- on one’s inquiry somebody says the examination of drugs
will be described later on. It occupies the next step in research.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Vyavasaya((Determination / decision) - such as this disease is
certainly such, this is the medicament for such. Coming at a Among 44 vadamargapadas the methods employed for
decision and framing the hypothesis for determination is the research can be categorized as below
further step (after the above two) in design methodology.
Hetu (swayamupalabdhisadhanam- observation of object,
Prayojana((Object for which various measures have adopted) - cause)-)this is the cause of knowledge such as Pratyaksa
for which the actions are initiated. Such as- ‘if there is (perception), Anumana (inference), Aitihya (tradition) and
untimely death, I will use life-promoting measures and avoid Aupamya (analogy). What is revealed by these reasons
the contrary ones. Then how would the untimely death subdue (sources) is reality. These four pramanas are causes (sources)
me?. The researcher need to keep prayojana in mind and based of valid knowledge because they are dependant on certain
on it the hypothesis is tested for the actions initiated. other causative factors. Hetu in this context has to be meant as
reasoning or aims and objectives based on need for taking the
Sambhava((Source) - from where something is originated, research activity which is based on valid knowledge i. e
such as 6 dhatus of foetus, (use of) unwholesome things of pramanas.
disease and (that of) wholesome things of health (Ibidem et al.,
2011). Sambhava acts as source for selected research design Drishtanta((Universal truth, well known established work,,
(Ibidem et al., 2011). corroborative active instance or examples) -that which arouses
understanding in the fools and the learned alike. It presents a
Area and Measure picturesque image of the thing. For instance, fire is hot, water
Dravya – Guna – Karma – Samanya - Vishesa – Samavayaare is liquid. The example should be clear so than can be
known as shadkaranas. Based on these shadkaranas the area of comprehended easily by all types of intellect. The most
research is designed and measures are fixed at and they are as common illustration depicting the relation between object and
below. the means is an example.
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Upanaya – Subsumptive correlation, comparative study or proposition. For instance, ‘self is non-eternal’ is proposition;
discussion on facts and figures to prove the hypothesis and reason is - ‘because of being perceived by senses’; instance is
Nigamana- Final conclusion. (Ibidem et al., 2011) ‘As pitcher’; correlation is- ‘as pitcher is perceived by senses
and is non-eternal so is ‘self’; conclusion is- ‘therefore, self is
Validation of research Work non-eternal’. (Ibidem et al., 2011)
For validation of research work in proving hypothesis / null Tools / Instuments of research
hypothesis the following vadamargapadas are utilized.
The following vadamargas can be categorized under this head
SIDDHANT& TYPES- Establishment of universal truth and are –
Siddhant – Theory, demonstrated truth - this is the conclusion Sabda((words, Aptavachanetc) - this is an aggregate of
which is established by scientists after testing in several ways letters. This is of 4 types: Drishtartha, Adrishtartha,
and on proving it with reasoning. By this way based on Satya and Anrita.
undertaken research the truth get established. This is of four Dristartha (with observable meaning)- which
types as below connotes observable meanings ; such as dosas are
aggravated by these etiological factors, they are pacified
Sarvatantra-siddhanta (universal theory) - it is that
by 6 therapeutic measures, the sense objects (sound
which is accepted universally by all the schools such as-
there are causes, there are diseases and there are etc.) are perceived if the sense organs (auditory etc.) are
existent.
remedies for the curable disorders.
Adristartha (with unobserving meaning) - that which
PratitantraSiddhanta (restricted theory) - this is that
connotes unobservable ideas such as there exists the
which is not universal in nature and is held by only one
other world, there is emancipation and so on.
of the schools such as- in other schools there are eight
Rasas but in Ayurveda six. Satya(consistent) - that which is consistent to the facts,
such as there are instructions of Ayurveda, remedial
AdhikaranaSiddhanta (implied theory) - that which is
measures for the curable diseases and result of action.
proved as implication of some other statement such as-
fruits of action, emancipation, self and other world are Anrita (inconsistent) - this is contrary to satya.
proved in implied way from the statement “the
emancipated does not take up the consequent action Pratyaksha((Direct observation/perception) - this is
because of the absence of desires”. knowledge which is directly perceived by the self and the
sense organs. Self-perceived are pleasure, pain, desire,
AbhyupagamaSiddhanta (hypothetical theory) - is that
aversion, etc., while sound etc. are perceived by the sense
which is held up by physicians temporarily and
organs except the one related to the gustatory (taste) organ. For
hypothetically during debate though the idea is
example the gurgling sound of abdomen, sounds of cough and
unproved, untested, uninstructed and irrational- such as-
hiccup, colour, shape, measurement, complexion natural and
‘I will speak proposing that Dravya (Drug) is
predominant or properties are predominant or Virya unnatural states of the body etc can be examined by direct
perception through respective senses.
(Potency) is predominant.’ Thus the 4-fold theory.
(Ibidem et al., 2011) Anumana((Inference) - is the reasoning supported by
invariable concomitance such as the knowledge of Agni by the
Pramana (Investigation)- are needed and acts as tools to prove power of digestion, that of strength by the power of exercise
or establish the universal truths. Its steps are etc.
Prove with evidence based on observation Aitihya((Review of Previous work or words of divine origin) -
Establishment of final result. this is the traditional authoritative source of knowledge such as
Veda, etc.
For the establishments of truth certain steps are followed and
theyare as below Aupamya (analogy) - this is the statement of similarity
between things such as analogy of Dandaka with Danda
Sthapna – Establishment of theory, through justification - this (staff), that of Dhanuhsthmbha with bow and that of the
is establishing the same proposition of firm footing with the provider of health with the archer. (Ibidem et al., 2011)
help of Hetu (reason), Dristanta (instance), Upanaya
(correlation) and Nigamana (conclusion). First there is Arthprapti((Implied meaning, analysis for search) where
proposition and then establishment because what can be another unsaid idea is conveyed by the said one, such as when
established in absence of proposition? For instance, ‘self is one says that the disease is not to be managed with saturating
eternal’ - this is a proposition, reason is - ‘because of not being therapy it implies that it is to be managed with de saturating
created’; instance is- ‘as sky’; correlation is- ‘as the sky is therapy. (Ibidem et al., 2011)
uncreated and is eternal so is ‘self’; conclusion is- ‘therefore,
Demonstration for approval
self is eternal’.
The hypothesis should get demonstrated by the use of
Pratisthapana– Counter arguments against the proposition set following vadamargapadas. Use of these padas fulfils the
-this is giving a contrary meaning to the opponent’s criterion of approval. They are enlisted as –
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