TRIVIDHA BODHYA SANGRAHA: AN AYURVEDIC DIAGNOSTIC FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING ANUKTA VYADHI

Dr. Vinay Halatti*, Dr. Renuka Tenahalli, Dr. Raosaheb A. D., Dr. Jyoti P. B., Dr. Sachin Bagali, Dr. Manjula H.

Introduction: Diseases are innumerable and cannot always be classified by nomenclature alone. Ayurveda explains such conditions through the concept of Anukta Vyadhi, interpreted using Trividha Bodhya Sangraha described by Acharya Charaka in Trishothiya Adhyaya (Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana 18). This diagnostic approach comprises Samutthana (etiology), Adhisthana (site of manifestation), and Vikara Prakriti (nature of disease), providing a rational framework for diagnosis and management. Materials and Methods: A critical review of Charaka Samhita, relevant commentaries, research articles, and contemporary literature was conducted to analyse Trividha Bodhya Sangraha. Modern diseases not described in the classics were interpreted as Anukta Vyadhi using this framework. Results: The review showed that Trividha Bodhya Sangraha systematically explains disease pathogenesis, localization, and nature irrespective of nomenclature. Contemporary disorders such as PCOS, HIV/AIDS, avascular necrosis, COVID-19, and Nipah infection can be interpreted through Samutthana, Adhisthana, and Vikara Prakriti, facilitating individualized Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment. Discussion: Trividha Bodhya Sangraha provides a systematic approach to understanding Anukta Vyadhi by analyzing the cause, site, and nature of disease rather than its name. This enables interpretation of modern diseases within the Ayurvedic framework and supports individualized treatment based on Dosha, Dushya, Agni, and Srotas involvement. Conclusion: Trividha Bodhya Sangraha is a practical and adaptable diagnostic model for understanding and managing Anukta Vyadhi. By emphasizing the cause, site, and nature of disease, it enables Ayurveda to address both classical and emerging diseases while preserving its principles of individualized diagnosis and treatment.