
đ Welcome to the Free Short Course
Course Title: Learning Sanskritâbased Ayurvedic Samhitas using IT & AI Tools
Namaste and welcome! I am delighted to have you here.
This course is born from a simple but important observation: many young Ayurvedic scholars find it challenging to understand the original Sanskrit Samhitas and often rely on translations that may be incomplete or inaccurate. At the same time, the Government of India and various research institutions have already created a wealth of freely available digital resources such as eâSamhitas, Sanskrit dictionaries, sandhi engines, clinical portals, and research databases. This course will show you exactly how to find and use these tools effectively.
What You Will Learn
- How to navigate official eâSamhita portals (Caraka, SuĆruta, MÄdhavanidÄna, and more).
- How to use online Sanskrit dictionaries and AIâpowered sandhiâsplitting tools.
- Where to find authentic clinical handbooks (AyurCeL, Ayuhandbook) and research databases (AYUSH Portal, DHARA, ARD).
- Practical ways to integrate these tools into your study, teaching, practice, or research.
How This Course Works
The course is divided into 5 main sections. Each section contains short readings, direct links to tools, video demonstrations, and handsâon assignments. You will not just read about the resources â you will actually use them.
What You Need
- A laptop or desktop computer (smartphone works, but a larger screen is better for using multiple websites sideâbyâside).
- A stable internet connection.
- Curiosity and a willingness to explore digital tools â no prior technical skills are required.
A Note Before You Start
All the tools covered in this course are completely free and developed by government bodies (Ministry of AYUSH, CCRAS, NIIMH) or nonâprofit academic institutions. You do not need to pay for any subscription.
If you ever get stuck, use the course forums to ask questions. I will be actively participating, and I encourage peerâtoâpeer help as well.
Letâs begin your journey toward confident, authentic, and digitallyâempowered learning of Ayurveda Samhitas.Â
- Teacher: Ayurveda Pandit
- Teacher: Dr. Ravi Sharma