• Dr Anita Choudhary
• Dr Sheetal
• Prof Mahesh Vyas
• Dr Sunil Joshi

Nadi Pariksha (pulse diagnosis) is a time-honored diagnostic method in Ayurveda, deeply embedded in classical literature and clinical practice. It offers a holistic assessment of health by evaluating the balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas through pulse characteristics. However, its subjectivity and lack of standardization challenge its acceptance in evidence-based medicine. To critically review the origin, theoretical basis, diagnostic methodology, clinical relevance, limitations, and modern integration potential of Nadi Pariksha, aiming to align traditional Ayurvedic principles with contemporary scientific approaches. A literature-based review was conducted using primary classical Ayurvedic texts (e.g., Sarangadhara Samhita, Yoga Ratnakara) alongside peer-reviewed journal articles from PubMed and PMC on the practice, reliability, and recent technological advances in pulse diagnosis. Comparative analysis was used to evaluate classical theory against modern clinical standards. Nadi Pariksha remains clinically relevant in Ayurveda for early diagnosis and individualized treatment. Classical descriptions vary among sources, and diagnostic interpretations largely depend on practitioner experience. Modern studies show moderate interrater reliability, and technological innovations offer potential for standardization, yet remain in developmental stages. Nadi Pariksha is a vital, non-invasive diagnostic tool rooted in Ayurvedic philosophy. While current limitations in objectivity and reproducibility persist, structured training, interdisciplinary research, and sensor-based innovations can enhance its validity and global applicability.

Ayurveda, Dosha Assessment, Diagnostic Validity, Integrative Medicine, Nadi Pariksha, Pulse Diagnosis.

"A CRITICAL REVIEW ON NADI PARIKSHA: BRIDGING CLASSICAL INSIGHTS AND CONTEMPORARY UNDERSTANDING", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.n7-n11, April-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504D02.pdf

"A CRITICAL REVIEW ON NADI PARIKSHA: BRIDGING CLASSICAL INSIGHTS AND CONTEMPORARY UNDERSTANDING", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no. ppn7-n11, April-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504D02.pdf