Caraka Samhita: Text With English Translation & Critical Exposition Based on Cakrapani Datta's Ayurveda Dipika (7 Volume Set) Hardcover – January 1, 2009

Exactly as advertised, sent when expected - bigger than I thought!

Very happy with this translation of an ancient text. Very helpful for my study of Ayurveda.

This eight volume set is a treasure. The authors lovingly and painstakingly translated the historical Charaka Samhita and added important commentary. If you are a student of Ayurveda, I highly recommend it. You will definitely have many surprising moments, such as the meats recommended for certain seasons (Ayurveda does not always demand vegetarianism), and that alcoholism was as serious a health problem 2,500 years ago as it is today. I enjoyed this book not just for its information on Ayurveda but from the historical perspective as well. I did not give it 5 stars because it is a bit esoteric (not surprisingly since it is an ancient text). I would recommend Vaidya Vasant Lad's books for a more accessible take on the practice of Ayurveda

Caraka Samhita satisfied my expectatios

Fast delivery, well before the expected date. And the books were very well packaged, arrived perfect!