Hunting down an accurate copy of the Sushruta Samhita, I totally get why it feels like finding a needle in a haystack. There ain’t a standard place online that houses full complete versions readily accessible but let me throw a few suggestions your way to maybe make it a tad easier.
One route is checking out the websites of major Ayurvedic universities or institutions in India, like Banaras Hindu University (BHU) or Ayurvedic Medical College portals. Sometimes they have archives or resource centers that have key texts either in e-format or via library access. A quick email to them might yield something good, who knows?
For more formal versions, Chaukhambha Publications is a pretty reputable name in the Ayurveda space. They’ve been publishing classical texts forever and you can buy their books directly or through popular online platforms. They typically offer parallels in Sanskrit-English translations with detailed commentary, though shopping online for these mightn’t be the cheapest option.
Exploring apps, there’s always Dr. Jyoti’s Ayurveda for reference. It’s mainly focused on providing detailed insights into classical texts and can be a handy tool. Some users have mentioned as a resource too, though you’ll want to check the credibility of translations there like you already guessed. And since you’re already deep-diving into this, looking for physical books might sometimes be the most reliable source.
As for online communities, the Ayurveda Reddit community or related forums could shed informed perspectives on where others find their resources, swap experiences and maybe even share their own PDF collections if they got any.
I hope somethin’ here helps crack open more doors into studying Shalya Tantra and the richness of Ayurveda. Both deep wisdom and careful sourcing can sometimes go a long way.
