BRIDGING TRADITION AND TECHNOLOGY: A REVIEW ON SIMULATOR-BASED LEARNING THROUGH THE LENS OF SUŚRUTA’S YOGYA SUTRIYA ABHYĀSA

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Simulation-based education bridges the gap between traditional Ayurvedic experiential learning and modern medical pedagogy by offering a safe and controlled environment for acquiring diagnostic and procedural skills before performing them on real patients. The concept of Yogya Dravya Abhyasa described by Acharya Susruta in the Yogya Sutriya Adhyaya of Susruta Sa?hita represents the earliest form of simulation training, emphasizing skill acquisition through practice on substitute materials rather than live subjects. This review explores the relevance of these classical training models—such as practice on plant stalks, animal tissues, and clay or leather models—and correlates them with modern simulation-based methodologies, including manikin-based, tissue-based, virtual reality, and standardized patient simulations. Both traditional and modern systems share the objective of enhancing precision, minimizing errors, and promoting ethical, experiential learning. Contemporary technologies like the Anatomage Table further advance these ancient principles by integrating virtual anatomy and imaging for realistic, risk-free learning. The convergence of Susruta’s scientific foresight with modern simulation models reaffirms the timeless value of hands-on education in Ayurveda, providing a strong framework for safe, effective, and ethically grounded medical practice.

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Dr. Nihal Gopan , Dr. Bharathi D Anvekar , Dr. Parvathy S , Dr. Manjunath S Naregal , BRIDGING TRADITION AND TECHNOLOGY: A REVIEW ON SIMULATOR-BASED LEARNING THROUGH THE LENS OF SUŚRUTA’S YOGYA SUTRIYA ABHYĀSA , Volume 11 , Issue 11, November 2025, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) ,