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ये रसायनसंयोगा वृष्ययोगाश्च ये मताः । यच्चौषधं विकाराणां सर्व तद्वैद्यसंश्रयम् ॥ ३९ ॥
प्राणाचार्य बुधस्तस्माद्धीमन्तं वेदपारगम् । अश्विनाविव देवेन्द्रः पूजयेदतिशक्तितः ॥ ४० ॥
अश्विनौ देवभिषजौ यज्ञवाहाविति स्मृतौ । यज्ञस्य हि शिरश्छिन्नं पुनस्ताभ्यां समाहितम् ॥ ४१ ॥
प्रशीर्णा दशनाः पूष्णो नेत्रे नष्टे भगस्य व । वज्रिणश्च भुजस्तम्भस्ताभ्यामेव चिकित्सितः ॥ ४२ ॥
चिकित्सितश्च शीतांशुर्गृहीतो राजयक्ष्मणा । सोमाभिपतितश्चन्द्रः कृतस्ताभ्यां पुनः सुखी ॥ ४३ ॥
'भार्गवश्च्यवनः कामी वृद्धः सन् विकृतिं गतः । वीतवर्णस्वरोपेतः कृतस्ताभ्यां पुनर्युवा ॥ ४४ ॥
एतैश्चान्यैश्च बहुभिः कर्मभिर्भिषगुत्तमौ । बभूवतुर्भृशं पूज्याचिन्द्रादीनां महात्मनाम् ॥ ४५ ॥
ग्रहाः स्तोत्राणि मन्त्राणि तथा नानाहवींषि च । धूम्राश्च पशवस्ताभ्यां प्रकल्प्यन्ते द्विजातिभिः ॥४६॥
प्रातश्च सवने सोमं शक्रोऽश्विभ्यां सहाश्नुते । सौत्रामण्यां च भगवानश्विभ्यां सह मोदते ॥ ४७ ॥
इन्द्राशी चाश्विनौ चैव स्तूयन्ते प्रायशो द्विजैः । स्तूयन्ते वेदवाक्येषु न तथाऽन्या हि देवताः ॥४८॥
अजरैरमरैस्तावद्विबुधैः साधिपैभूवैः । पूज्येते प्रयतैरेवमश्विनौ भिषजाविति ॥ ४९ ॥
मृत्युव्याधिजराम्रध्यै दुःखप्रायैः सुखार्थिभिः । किं पुनर्भिषजो मर्त्यैः पूज्याः स्युर्नातिशक्तितः ॥५०॥

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :1, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 39 to 51", "explanation": "These verses (39-50) emphasize the vital role of physicians, particularly in the context of Rasayana (rejuvenation) and Vajikarana (aphrodisiacs), drawing parallels with the divine Ashwini Kumaras.  Let's elaborate:\n\n**Verse 39:** Establishes the foundation of Ayurveda's dependence on a skilled physician.  Rasayana, Vajikarana, and disease management all require a competent Vaidya.\n\n**Verse 40:**  Just as Indra, the king of gods, honors the Ashwini Kumaras, wise individuals should deeply respect a knowledgeable physician who understands the science of life and promotes longevity.\n\n**Verses 41-44:**  These verses illustrate the Ashwini Kumaras' exceptional healing prowess through specific examples:\n\n*   **Reattaching a severed head:**  Symbolizes their ability to restore wholeness and vitality.\n*   **Restoring Puṣan's teeth, Bhaga's eyes, and Indra's arms:**  Demonstrates their mastery over diverse health challenges.\n*   **Healing Chandra (Moon) from Soma addiction and Rajayakshma (Tuberculosis):**  Highlights their ability to address both physical and mental ailments.\n*   **Rejuvenating Chyavana:**  Showcases their expertise in Rasayana, restoring youthfulness and vitality.\n\n**Verses 45-49:**  These verses describe the reverence and offerings given to the Ashwini Kumaras by the gods, emphasizing their elevated status and the importance of honoring healers.\n\n**Verse 50:**  Concludes by posing a rhetorical question: If even the immortal gods revere their healers, shouldn't mortals, who are susceptible to death, disease, and old age, show even greater respect to their physicians?\n\n**Key takeaways:**\n\n*   The physician is indispensable in Ayurveda, especially in Rasayana and Vajikarana therapies.\n*   A skilled physician should be honored and respected like the divine Ashwini Kumaras.\n*   The examples of the Ashwini Kumaras' healing feats highlight the potential of Ayurveda to address a wide range of health conditions.\n*   The verses underscore the importance of the patient-physician relationship built on trust and reverence."}
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