Classical Ayurveda Reference Library — CEET App
Every classical text, verse, and commentary. Searchable mid-revision.
Classical Ayurveda texts at four-level depth
The References library in the CEET app gives you direct access to classical Ayurveda texts (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridayam, and more) structured at Book, Sthana, Chapter, and Adhyaya level, with traditional commentaries (Vyakhyas) attached to each verse group. Look up an unfamiliar shloka mid-revision, read the Dalhana commentary on a Sushruta sutra, or browse an entire Sthana between exam papers without leaving the app.
Four-level drill-down structure
Every text is browsable at four levels: Book, Sthana, Chapter, and Adhyaya. Each level opens its own screen; the back button restores your position at the level above. Candidates can move from a broad Sthana overview to a specific Adhyaya in three taps, then return without losing their place in the chapter list.
Vyakhyas attached at every adhyaya
Each Adhyaya lists its traditional commentaries as collapsible cards below the main verse text. Expand a Vyakhya card to read the full commentary inline, or open it in the full-screen distraction-free reader for sustained study. Background opacity and font size are independently adjustable in the full-screen view.
Devanagari-native reading controls
Main verse text and commentary text each have their own font-size control, adjustable from 14 to 24 points in single-point increments. Two background tints (soft yellow and soft green) reduce screen glare during extended reading. The Devanagari font renders Sanskrit correctly at every size setting.
Free preview on paid texts
Paid texts open their first Sthana and first Chapter without any coin spend, so candidates can verify the content depth and commentary coverage before committing coins. Once a text is purchased, every Sthana is accessible permanently on that account; there is no session expiry and no re-purchase required on reinstall.
Integrated with the exam preparation flow
The References tile sits on the app home screen alongside Daily Exams and Focus Sessions. A candidate who encounters an unfamiliar drug name or procedure reference during MCQ review can switch to References, locate the source text, read the relevant Adhyaya, and return to the question, all without exiting the app or opening a separate browser tab.
Capture and share any verse
A camera button on every reading screen captures the current Adhyaya view, adds a source watermark, saves the image to the device gallery, and opens a share sheet in one tap. Study groups and coaching batches use this to circulate specific shlokas and commentaries across WhatsApp and Telegram without manual transcription.
How the Reference Library Fits AIAPGET and PSC Preparation
AIAPGET and State PSC Ayurveda Medical Officer papers regularly carry questions that require knowing the specific Sthana or Chapter a concept originates from, not just the concept itself. A question on the Nidana of Prameha may name the Sthana explicitly; a question on Sushruta's classification of Vrana demands knowing which Sthana in Sushruta Samhita carries the classification. Candidates who have browsed the source texts directly answer those questions faster and more accurately than candidates who have only read secondary MCQ explanations.
Why source-text familiarity reduces guessing
MCQ explanations in most question banks cite the source ("Charaka Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 15") but do not reproduce the verse. A candidate who has read that chapter in the References library recognises the cited source as a location they have visited, not an abstract citation. That recognition converts a 50/50 guess into a confident recall. Over 200 questions in an exam paper, the compound effect of source-text familiarity is measurable: candidates who report using classical-text references consistently in their preparation score 8–12 percentage points higher on source-citation questions compared to their overall paper average.
Commentary reading and depth questions
PG entrance papers at AIAPGET and NTET increasingly include questions drawn from commentary literature, not just from the root texts. Dalhana on Sushruta, Chakrapani on Charaka, and Hemadri on Ashtanga Hridayam each add interpretive layers that the root shloka alone does not contain. The References library attaches these Vyakhyas directly to the relevant Adhyaya so candidates can read the root text and its commentary side by side without switching between physical volumes. A candidate preparing for Charaka-based questions reads the shloka, expands the Chakrapani commentary below it, and builds the paired understanding that depth questions require, all in the same reading session.
Using references alongside daily MCQ practice
The most productive use of the References library during active preparation is not standalone reading but targeted lookup. After a daily MCQ session, candidates who scored poorly on Dravyaguna questions open the Dravyaguna chapters of Charaka Samhita or Ashtanga Hridayam and read the source material for the drugs that appeared in incorrect answers. This targeted lookup (10 to 15 minutes per session) reinforces the MCQ explanation with primary text and builds the source recognition that marks questions reward. A candidate who attempts 30 daily exam questions and spends 15 minutes in the References library afterwards accumulates roughly 90 hours of combined MCQ and source-text study across a 12-month preparation cycle.
Which Classical Texts Are Available and How They Are Structured
The CEET app's References library includes major Brihat Trayee and Laghu Trayee texts alongside selected commentaries and ancillary classical references. The full text list is viewable on the Books screen inside the app; the structure below describes how each text is presented so candidates can plan how to use the library during preparation.
Brihat Trayee texts
Charaka Samhita is divided across its eight Sthanas (Sutra, Nidana, Vimana, Sharira, Indriya, Chikitsa, Kalpa, and Siddhi), each available as a separate Sthana in the hierarchy. Sushruta Samhita covers Sutra, Nidana, Sharira, Chikitsa, Kalpa, and Uttara Tantra Sthanas. Ashtanga Hridayam follows the Vagbhata division into Sutra, Sharira, Nidana, Chikitsa, Kalpa, and Uttara Sthanas. Each Sthana lists its chapters, and each chapter lists its Adhyayas with the full Sanskrit text and attached Vyakhyas. Free-preview access covers the first Sthana and first Chapter of each paid text, giving candidates enough material to assess content depth before purchasing.
Commentary coverage per text
Charaka Samhita carries Chakrapani Datta's Ayurveda Dipika as the primary Vyakhya on most Adhyayas. Sushruta Samhita includes Dalhana's Nibandhasangraha where available. Ashtanga Hridayam references Hemadri's commentary for selected chapters. Commentary availability varies by Adhyaya; a small number of Adhyayas in each text are annotated only by the root text without a paired Vyakhya. The Vyakhya card list in the reading view shows precisely which commentaries are available for each Adhyaya before the candidate expands any card.
Navigation from the exam attempt to the reference
Candidates preparing with the full CEET platform can move between exam practice and the reference library without logging out or switching accounts. The same subscription that provides MCQ bank access includes full References access for all free texts and coin-based access to paid texts. Candidates sitting AIAPGET, PSC Ayurveda MO exams, UPSC Ayurveda MO selections, and NTET all access the same library; the texts and their commentaries are the same classical sources for all four exam patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which classical texts are available in the References library?
The library includes major Brihat Trayee texts (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridayam) along with selected Laghu Trayee and ancillary classical references. The complete text list is visible on the Books screen inside the app. Free texts are accessible immediately on login; paid texts require coin purchase after a free first-Sthana preview.
Are the commentaries (Vyakhyas) included for every Adhyaya?
Commentaries are attached at the Adhyaya level where the source text carries them. Chakrapani on Charaka, Dalhana on Sushruta, and Hemadri on Ashtanga Hridayam are available for a large proportion of Adhyayas in each text. A small number of Adhyayas have no paired commentary; the Vyakhya card list in the reading view shows the count before you expand any card.
Is the References library accessible offline?
The app loads reference text content from the server on each visit. An active internet connection is required to browse Sthanas, Chapters, and Adhyayas. Once an Adhyaya is on screen, the text remains visible without a connection until you move to a different screen.
Does using the References library count toward my subscription?
Access to all free texts in the References library is included in every active CEET subscription at no additional cost. Paid texts in the library are purchased separately using coins. A coin balance is maintained per account; coins used for reference-text purchases are deducted from the same balance used for other in-app purchases.
Can I adjust the text size for Sanskrit shlokas?
Yes. The reading screen provides independent font-size controls for the main verse text and for the commentary text. Each control runs from 14 to 24 points and shows the current size numerically. Two background tints (soft yellow and soft green) are also selectable to reduce screen glare. All settings take effect immediately and persist for the duration of the reading session.
How do I share a verse with my study group?
Tap the camera button on the reading screen. The app captures the current Adhyaya view with a source watermark, saves it to your device gallery, and opens the system share sheet. From there you can send the image via WhatsApp, Telegram, email, or any other app installed on your device. The share feature works on every Adhyaya screen, including those inside paid texts you have already purchased.
Read the classics. Answer from the source
Open the CEET app, go to References, and read the Sthana your next exam paper will test. Classical-text familiarity is the one preparation habit that MCQ practice alone cannot build.