Siddhanta Kosha
Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Principles
Explore the fundamental concepts of Ayurveda with definitions, classical references, and clinical significance.
About the Principle Data
This Siddhanta Kosha compiles core principles of Ayurveda from classical texts like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, etc.
🔗 Each entry aims to include:
- Principle Name (Sanskrit/English)
- Category (e.g., Dosha, Dhatu, Agni)
- Relevant Shloka (Verse)
- Shloka Reference
- Explanation
- Clinical Importance
🧠Purpose: To provide a structured, searchable resource for understanding the foundational concepts (Siddhanta) of Ayurveda, supporting students, educators, and practitioners.
Last Updated: October 2025 (Beta Release)
Data Insights
📊 Database Stats (as of Oct 2025)
- Total Principles: Loading...
- Classical Texts Referenced: 5+
- Principle Categories: Loading...
- Language: English (with Sanskrit terms)
Open Data for Researchers
Access the complete dataset in JSON format via our GitHub Repository. The data is freely available for educational, academic, and non-commercial use.
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[
{
"name": "Prakopa Karana (प्रकोप कारण)",
"category": "Roga Nidana",
"shloka": "हेतु-लिङ्ग-औषध ज्ञानं स्वस्थातुरपरायणम्।",
"shloka_ref": "(Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana 1/24 - context)",
"explanation": "Prakopa Karana are the factors that cause the aggravation or vitiation of the doshas, moving them from a state of accumulation (Sanchaya) to a state of overflow (Prakopa). These are specific dietary, lifestyle, or environmental factors that share the same qualities as a particular dosha. For example, consuming excessive dry, cold, and light food will cause Vata to aggravate.",
"clinical_importance": "Identifying the specific Prakopa Karana is essential for understanding the immediate cause of a disease flare-up. Advising the patient to avoid these factors is a critical part of both treatment and prevention."
}
// ... more principles
]
License & Citation
This dataset is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
You are free to share and adapt the data for educational, research, and non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given.
How to Cite:
Varshney, Sparsh. (2025). Siddhanta Kosha: A Curated JSON Dataset of 162 Core Ayurvedic Principles (Version 1.0.0) [Data set]. Zenodo.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17481343
About the Creator
This open-source project was developed by Sparsh Varshney to contribute to the accessibility and understanding of Ayurvedic knowledge.
Connect with Sparsh Varshney:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sparshvarshney
- About Page: amidhaayurveda.com/p/about.html
