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@article{203060,
        author = {Dr. Shraddha B. Padmane},
        title = {THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL DYNAMICS OF MRITA SHARIR SAMSHODHANA: BRIDGING SUSHRUTOKTA CADAVERIC METHODS WITH MODERN ANATOMICAL PRESERVATION},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {9359-9362},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203060},
        abstract = {Background: Mastery of anatomical science (Rachana Sharir) relies intrinsically on hands-on cadaveric dissection. Preceding the advent of contemporary chemical fixatives, Acharya Sushruta (~1500 B.C.) established the earliest recorded structured, non-invasive technique for human corpse preservation and progressive, layered exposure of internal structures, known as Mrita Sharir Samshodhana (or Jalnimajjan Paddhati). Aim: This review seeks to systematically analyze and integrate classical Ayurvedic principles of post-mortem preservation with modern anatomical, microbiological, and phytochemical concepts. Methodology: A comparative and conceptual assessment was executed by synthesizing classical literature (Sushruta Samhita, Charaka Samhita) alongside contemporary peer-reviewed research exploring chemical embalming mechanics and organic tissue decomposition. Conclusion: The selective parameters (Samasthagatra, Avishopahata) and preservation methodologies established by ancient anatomists hold distinct scientific validity when scrutinized under modern medical criteria. Rather than an outdated custom, Jalnimajjan demonstrates a highly sophisticated hydrobiological framework. It leverages natural, controlled bacterial degradation alongside organic plant barriers to facilitate a safe, accessible, and non-toxic medium for macroscopic anatomical mapping.},
        keywords = {Mrita Sharir Samshodhana, Rachana Sharir, Jalnimajjan Paddhati, Embalming Fluid, Cadaveric Dissection, Phytochemical Shielding},
        month = {May},
        }