Surgical Vocabulary and Embodied Instruction in Sushruta Samhita: A Sanskrit-Oriented Pedagogic Review

Abstract

ABSTRACT This journal-style paper examines surgical vocabulary in Sushruta Samhita within the theme of Samhita, Siddhanta and Sanskrit. The analysis combines classical textual orientation, contemporary educational concerns, and a structured interpretive matrix designed for smaller Ayurveda colleges. Rather than claiming new clinical trial evidence, the paper models how concepts can be taught, documented, and discussed in a way that preserves Sanskrit and Ayurvedic specificity while supporting professional clarity. Findings suggest that layered explanation, bordered comparison tables, and simple visual mapping help students avoid both rote memorization and misleading equivalence with modern categories. The paper concludes that careful pedagogy can strengthen conceptual confidence, communication, and responsible interdisciplinary dialogue. patient-safety

KEYWORDS: Sushruta Samhita; surgical Sanskrit; pedagogy; shalya; terminology