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The manuscripts preserved acts as valuable treasure of knowledge which can be utilized for the wellbeing of present generation as well as to pass on to the next generation. A thorough study on Upacharasara, present in the form of manuscript in oriental research institute libraries has been brought much information that is new for present understanding. The present study focuses on various preventive and curative aspects of medicines for better development of Ayurvedic practices. The study is based on the technical method of critical edition in order to update & conserve the medical knowledge dealt in Upacharasara.
Objectives
1) To collect and decipher the manuscripts on Upacharasara by Mukunda Daivajna.
2) To collate and critically edit the manuscripts on Upacharasara by Mukunda Daivajna.
Methodology
The study is based on five manuscripts and all were in Devanagari script.
Dn-1 - Obtained from ORI, Baroda; Accession number 1622.
Dn-2 -Obtained from BORI, Pune; Accession numbers 1. 86 / 1907-15,
Dn-3 -Obtained from BORI, Pune; Accession number- 587/1899-1915;
Dn-4 -Obtained from BBRAS, Mumbai; Accession number 167 and
Dn-5 - Obtained from BISM, Pune; Accession number 1590(Inc).
Digitization of manuscripts, editing and analysis of mutual relationship among collected copies of Manuscripts, transliteration of all extant of copies selected for Critical edition and Critical Edition with English Translation of the Text is being done.
Conclusion
By observing all internal and external evidences, Upacharasara by Mukunda Daivajna son of Ranganatha Daivajna was well known Sanskrit scholar and traditional Astrologer pertaining to 18thCAD. Dashanga Ayurveda, various new diseases and their treatment with various formulations, ekamulika prayoga, rasayogas for disorders and mantra chikitsa for bhutadi and vishadi rogas are the unique contributions of Upacharasara. These all contributions enhance the richness of Ayurveda in modern era.