An Analytical Review of Candranandana’s Padārthacandrikā Manuscript on Nidānasthāna of Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya and its Interpretative Insights

A bstract The Padārthacandrikā of Acārya Candranandana , a classical Saṃskṛta commentary on the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya , is renowned for its meticulous precision in word interpretation and grammatical analysis. While its Sūtrasthāna sections are widely studied, the commentary on Nidānasthāna is extant only in manuscript form. This article provides a concise overview of the manuscript status of Padārthacandrikā with reference to the Nidānasthāna , emphasizing its structural integrity, accessibility, distinctive commentarial style, and research prospects. The manuscript offers critical insights into the early commentarial traditions of Āyurveda . The study delves into the manuscript’s authorship, script, content structure, unique commentarial approach, and challenges encountered during its examination, including scribal errors and textual variations. The significance of this manuscript for comprehending Āyurvedic diagnostic principles and the necessity of further critical studies are underscored.