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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
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	The present chapter, ''Anujyotiyamindriyam'' or [[Anujyoti]], deals with near death signs that arise due to decrease in digestive capacity of a person i.e. ''jatharagni''. The chapter indicates importance of digestive and metabolic functions of [[agni]]. The ingested food is helpful and nutritive to body only if, it passes through various digestive and metabolic processes successfully. This food nourishes the body at cellular level and it reflects in the form of good complexion, strength, good health, enthusiasm, and nourishment to formation of ''ojas''. Some part of food digested with the help of [[agni]] nourishes sensory organs along with ''mana'' (mind) too. [[Ayurveda]] has emphasized the importance of quality and quantity of Agni for metabolic activity of the body, that if the [[agni]] works well, the person lives long and if it ceases; the person is going to die.~~<ref>Acharya JT, editor.~~ Charak Samhita ~~of Agnivesha,~~ Chikitsa ~~sthana 4th ed. Ch.~~ 15~~, Ver.~~ 4~~. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashana; 1994. p. 512 </ref>~~		The present chapter, ''Anujyotiyamindriyam'' or [[Anujyoti]], deals with near death signs that arise due to decrease in digestive capacity of a person i.e. ''jatharagni''. The chapter indicates importance of digestive and metabolic functions of [[agni]]. The ingested food is helpful and nutritive to body only if, it passes through various digestive and metabolic processes successfully. This food nourishes the body at cellular level and it reflects in the form of good complexion, strength, good health, enthusiasm, and nourishment to formation of ''ojas''. Some part of food digested with the help of [[agni]] nourishes sensory organs along with ''mana'' (mind) too. [[Ayurveda]] has emphasized the importance of quality and quantity of Agni for metabolic activity of the body, that if the [[agni]] works well, the person lives long and if it ceases; the person is going to die.[ [[Charak Samhita]] [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/4]

	Some signs seen in diseased or in healthy person, with or without any significant/visible pathology leading to death, are mentioned. These signs occurs due to initiation of some life threatening disease with poor prognosis even in initial stage.		Some signs seen in diseased or in healthy person, with or without any significant/visible pathology leading to death, are mentioned. These signs occurs due to initiation of some life threatening disease with poor prognosis even in initial stage.
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	It is emphasized that any extreme alternation in body physiology or psychology, person’s own behavior, mental functions, etc. without any significant reason; is also one of the sign for death.		It is emphasized that any extreme alternation in body physiology or psychology, person’s own behavior, mental functions, etc. without any significant reason; is also one of the sign for death.

	Mind supremacy is also highlighted, as the mental strength of a person declines due to advancement of disease; then the person is likely to die. Composition of physical body (''sharira''), sensoria (''indriya''), mind (''sattva'') and soul (''atma'') is called life (''ayu''). With advanced stage of disease, physical body gets damaged, sensoria may also get affected and soul becomes ready to leave the diseased body; in such situation only strong mind power can sustain life as physical body follows mind and vice versa.~~<ref>Acharya JT, editor.~~ Charak Samhita ~~of Agnivesha, Sharira sthana 4th ed. Ch.~~ 1~~, Ver.~~ 155~~. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashana; 1994. p. 298 </ref>~~		Mind supremacy is also highlighted, as the mental strength of a person declines due to advancement of disease; then the person is likely to die. Composition of physical body (''sharira''), sensoria (''indriya''), mind (''sattva'') and soul (''atma'') is called life (''ayu''). With advanced stage of disease, physical body gets damaged, sensoria may also get affected and soul becomes ready to leave the diseased body; in such situation only strong mind power can sustain life as physical body follows mind and vice versa.[ [[Charak Samhita]] [[Sharia Sthana]] 1/155]

	It is elucidated that if person’s life span has ended; even good quality of physician, medicine or care taker are helpless. In a nutshell person’s life span is fixed and when it is gets finished, some signs are manifested called ''arishta''.		It is elucidated that if person’s life span has ended; even good quality of physician, medicine or care taker are helpless. In a nutshell person’s life span is fixed and when it is gets finished, some signs are manifested called [[arishta]].

	Further, status of dying person is described briefly that, he may develop aversion to all loving and respectful persons, friends, food (and other basic essentials for surviving) etc. as his soul is almost in position to detach this body and preparing self to travel to other world. The chapter defines ''arishta'' with a new dimension. The concomitant aggravation of [[dosha]] (either qualitative or quantitative) with life-threatening diminution of [[dhatu]] is significant in the prediction of death.		Further, status of dying person is described briefly that, he may develop aversion to all loving and respectful persons, friends, food (and other basic essentials for surviving) etc. as his soul is almost in position to detach this body and preparing self to travel to other world. The chapter defines ''arishta'' with a new dimension. The concomitant aggravation of [[dosha]] (either qualitative or quantitative) with life-threatening diminution of [[dhatu]] is significant in the prediction of death.

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	Metabolic process and thermoregulatory center situated in hypothalamus play key role to generate and maintain body temperature respectively. Reduced temperature shows slow metabolic process and gradually it ceases completely, causing death.		Metabolic process and thermoregulatory center situated in hypothalamus play key role to generate and maintain body temperature respectively. Reduced temperature shows slow metabolic process and gradually it ceases completely, causing death.
	With the help of healthy digestive power and proper metabolic activity; food nourishes the body and provide macro and micronutrients to the body.[[[Charak Samhita]] [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/3]		With the help of healthy digestive power and proper metabolic activity; food nourishes the body and provide macro and micronutrients to the body.[ [[Charak Samhita]] [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/3]

	In any manner, hampered blood or oxygen supply to the brain leads to lack of concentration, weakness of mental functions or agitation. Deposition of any toxic substance or progressive degenerative changes of mind also leads to such symptoms. Ageing and death are considered as natural process with passage of time.[[[Charak Samhita]] [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/36] With declining phase of life, ageing symptoms start to appear, as new cell production is almost stops and older cell destruction continues. With the passage of senescence; weakness, decreasing appetite, muscular wasting, decreased fluid intake, neurological dysfunctions, decreasing level of consciousness etc. are common symptoms manifest and gradually leads to cessation of life.		In any manner, hampered blood or oxygen supply to the brain leads to lack of concentration, weakness of mental functions or agitation. Deposition of any toxic substance or progressive degenerative changes of mind also leads to such symptoms. Ageing and death are considered as natural process with passage of time.[ [[Charak Samhita]] [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/36] With declining phase of life, ageing symptoms start to appear, as new cell production is almost stops and older cell destruction continues. With the passage of senescence; weakness, decreasing appetite, muscular wasting, decreased fluid intake, neurological dysfunctions, decreasing level of consciousness etc. are common symptoms manifest and gradually leads to cessation of life.

	Every individual has good appetite and capability of digesting foods he regularly ingests. ''Ksheerada''(only on milk), ''ksheera-anna''(milk and rice products), ''annada'' (staple foods), are three basic stages of life. During ageing process, gradual reduction in both qualitative consumption and digestive abilities are observed. This in turn influences the individual’s physical and mental wellbeing leading to reduction in life span ending in death.[3]		Every individual has good appetite and capability of digesting foods he regularly ingests. ''Ksheerada''(only on milk), ''ksheera-anna''(milk and rice products), ''annada'' (staple foods), are three basic stages of life. During ageing process, gradual reduction in both qualitative consumption and digestive abilities are observed. This in turn influences the individual’s physical and mental wellbeing leading to reduction in life span ending in death.[3]

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	Metabolic process and thermoregulatory center situated in hypothalamus play key role to generate and maintain body temperature respectively. Reduced temperature shows slow metabolic process and gradually it ceases completely, causing death.		Metabolic process and thermoregulatory center situated in hypothalamus play key role to generate and maintain body temperature respectively. Reduced temperature shows slow metabolic process and gradually it ceases completely, causing death.
	With the help of healthy digestive power and proper metabolic activity; food nourishes the body and provide macro and micronutrients to the body.~~<ref>Acharya JT, editor.~~ Charak Samhita ~~of Agnivesha, Chikitsasthana 4th ed. Ch.~~ 15~~, Ver.~~ 3~~. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashana; 1994. p. 512 </ref>~~		With the help of healthy digestive power and proper metabolic activity; food nourishes the body and provide macro and micronutrients to the body.[[[Charak Samhita]] [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 15/3]

	In any manner, hampered blood or oxygen supply to the brain leads to lack of concentration, weakness of mental functions or agitation. Deposition of any toxic substance or progressive degenerative changes of mind also leads to such symptoms. Ageing and death are considered as natural process with passage of time.~~<ref>Acharya JT, editor.~~ Charak Samhita ~~of Agnivesha, Sharirasthana 4th ed. Ch.~~ 4~~, Ver.~~ 36~~. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashana; 1994. p. 323 </ref>~~ With declining phase of life, ageing symptoms start to appear, as new cell production is almost stops and older cell destruction continues. With the passage of senescence; weakness, decreasing appetite, muscular wasting, decreased fluid intake, neurological dysfunctions, decreasing level of consciousness etc. are common symptoms manifest and gradually leads to cessation of life.~~<ref>httpendlink.lurie.northwestern.edulast_hours_of_livingpart_one.pdf </ref>~~		In any manner, hampered blood or oxygen supply to the brain leads to lack of concentration, weakness of mental functions or agitation. Deposition of any toxic substance or progressive degenerative changes of mind also leads to such symptoms. Ageing and death are considered as natural process with passage of time.[[[Charak Samhita]] [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/36] With declining phase of life, ageing symptoms start to appear, as new cell production is almost stops and older cell destruction continues. With the passage of senescence; weakness, decreasing appetite, muscular wasting, decreased fluid intake, neurological dysfunctions, decreasing level of consciousness etc. are common symptoms manifest and gradually leads to cessation of life.

	Every individual has good appetite and capability of digesting foods he regularly ingests. ''Ksheerada''(only on milk), ''ksheera-anna''(milk and rice products), ''annada'' (staple foods), are three basic stages of life. During ageing process, gradual reduction in both qualitative consumption and digestive abilities are observed. This in turn influences the individual’s physical and mental wellbeing leading to reduction in life span ending in death.[3]		Every individual has good appetite and capability of digesting foods he regularly ingests. ''Ksheerada''(only on milk), ''ksheera-anna''(milk and rice products), ''annada'' (staple foods), are three basic stages of life. During ageing process, gradual reduction in both qualitative consumption and digestive abilities are observed. This in turn influences the individual’s physical and mental wellbeing leading to reduction in life span ending in death.[3]
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	Gradual cessation of the functions is a clear indication of either degenerative changes or space occupying lesion (SOL) in the specific area. Acute toxicity of brain also leads to acute degeneration of brain cells or infarction that leads to hampering of function. [7]		Gradual cessation of the functions is a clear indication of either degenerative changes or space occupying lesion (SOL) in the specific area. Acute toxicity of brain also leads to acute degeneration of brain cells or infarction that leads to hampering of function. [7]

	Sudden appearance of crescent shaped streaks or blood vessel network on forehead may relate with Amyloidosis. It is a rare disease that occurs when a protein (albumoid) substance gets deposited in person’s organ. This abnormal protein is usually produced in bone marrow and can be deposited in any tissue or organ. The prognosis is poor. [8-9]<ref>the description is based on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amyloidosis, accessed on 15/10/2015 </ref>		Sudden appearance of crescent shaped streaks or blood vessel network on forehead may relate with Amyloidosis. It is a rare disease that occurs when a protein (albumoid) substance gets deposited in person’s organ. This abnormal protein is usually produced in bone marrow and can be deposited in any tissue or organ. The prognosis is poor. [8-9]<ref>the description is based on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amyloidosis, accessed on 15/10/2015 </ref>

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	Various kinds of hallucinations are indications of altered psychological state of dying person, and to have laughter without any specific cause is also result of such hallucinations. To lick own lips is the sign of dehydration and coldness of breath and extremity are the indication of almost reducing function of heart and hence, stoppage of blood flow to concerned area. [20] Delusions along with altered sensorial organ is the sign of death. [21]		Various kinds of hallucinations are indications of altered psychological state of dying person, and to have laughter without any specific cause is also result of such hallucinations. To lick own lips is the sign of dehydration and coldness of breath and extremity are the indication of almost reducing function of heart and hence, stoppage of blood flow to concerned area. [20] Delusions along with altered sensorial organ is the sign of death. [21]

	Days or hours before death, the dying person becomes less and less responsive to voice and touch and may not awaken. (Sometimes, quite unexpectedly, the person may appear well and even look as if he/she is going to recover. The person may be alert and talkative. But it does not mean that he is getting well; of course the time may be used as a “window of opportunity” to say what you need to say and have closure).<ref>~~httpkokuamau~~.~~orgresourceslast~~-stages-life </ref> [8] These all of sudden recovery changes are also signs of near death. [25]		Days or hours before death, the dying person becomes less and less responsive to voice and touch and may not awaken. (Sometimes, quite unexpectedly, the person may appear well and even look as if he/she is going to recover. The person may be alert and talkative. But it does not mean that he is getting well; of course the time may be used as a “window of opportunity” to say what you need to say and have closure).<ref>Available from https://kokuamau.org/the-last-stages-of-life/ cited on 29/05/2020 </ref> [8] These all of sudden recovery changes are also signs of near death. [25]

	As per ancient classical texts, life span of everyone is fixed and pre-ordained. No one can add years to the life only quality of life can be improved with medications. The same thing is meant here when it is said that death is the destiny of patient and that desirable quality of medicine, human resource and all other things cannot make the person outlive his destined lifespan.[27]		As per ancient classical texts, life span of everyone is fixed and pre-ordained. No one can add years to the life only quality of life can be improved with medications. The same thing is meant here when it is said that death is the destiny of patient and that desirable quality of medicine, human resource and all other things cannot make the person outlive his destined lifespan.[27]
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	== References ==		== References ==

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	The present chapter, ''Anujyotiyamindriyam'' or [[Anujyoti]], deals with near death signs that arise due to decrease in digestive capacity of a person i.e. ''jatharagni''. The chapter indicates importance of digestive and metabolic functions of ''agni''. The ingested food is helpful and nutritive to body only if, it passes through various digestive and metabolic processes successfully. This food nourishes the body at cellular level and it reflects in the form of good complexion, strength, good health, enthusiasm, and nourishment to formation of ''ojas''. Some part of food digested with the help of ''agni'' nourishes sensory organs along with ''mana'' (mind) too. [[Ayurveda]] has emphasized the importance of quality and quantity of Agni for metabolic activity of the body, that if the ''agni'' works well, the person lives long and if it ceases; the person is going to die.<ref>Acharya JT, editor. Charak Samhita of Agnivesha, Chikitsa sthana 4th ed. Ch. 15, Ver. 4. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashana; 1994. p. 512 </ref>		The present chapter, ''Anujyotiyamindriyam'' or [[Anujyoti]], deals with near death signs that arise due to decrease in digestive capacity of a person i.e. ''jatharagni''. The chapter indicates importance of digestive and metabolic functions of [[agni]]. The ingested food is helpful and nutritive to body only if, it passes through various digestive and metabolic processes successfully. This food nourishes the body at cellular level and it reflects in the form of good complexion, strength, good health, enthusiasm, and nourishment to formation of ''ojas''. Some part of food digested with the help of [[agni]] nourishes sensory organs along with ''mana'' (mind) too. [[Ayurveda]] has emphasized the importance of quality and quantity of Agni for metabolic activity of the body, that if the [[agni]] works well, the person lives long and if it ceases; the person is going to die.<ref>Acharya JT, editor. Charak Samhita of Agnivesha, Chikitsa sthana 4th ed. Ch. 15, Ver. 4. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashana; 1994. p. 512 </ref>

	Some signs seen in diseased or in healthy person, with or without any significant/visible pathology leading to death, are mentioned. These signs occurs due to initiation of some life threatening disease with poor prognosis even in initial stage.		Some signs seen in diseased or in healthy person, with or without any significant/visible pathology leading to death, are mentioned. These signs occurs due to initiation of some life threatening disease with poor prognosis even in initial stage.
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	It is elucidated that if person’s life span has ended; even good quality of physician, medicine or care taker are helpless. In a nutshell person’s life span is fixed and when it is gets finished, some signs are manifested called ''arishta''.		It is elucidated that if person’s life span has ended; even good quality of physician, medicine or care taker are helpless. In a nutshell person’s life span is fixed and when it is gets finished, some signs are manifested called ''arishta''.

	Further, status of dying person is described briefly that, he may develop aversion to all loving and respectful persons, friends, food (and other basic essentials for surviving) etc. as his soul is almost in position to detach this body and preparing self to travel to other world. The chapter defines ''arishta'' with a new dimension. The concomitant aggravation of ''dosha'' (either qualitative or quantitative) with life-threatening diminution of ''dhatu'' is significant in the prediction of death.		Further, status of dying person is described briefly that, he may develop aversion to all loving and respectful persons, friends, food (and other basic essentials for surviving) etc. as his soul is almost in position to detach this body and preparing self to travel to other world. The chapter defines ''arishta'' with a new dimension. The concomitant aggravation of [[dosha]] (either qualitative or quantitative) with life-threatening diminution of [[dhatu]] is significant in the prediction of death.
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	<big>'''[[Indriya Sthana]] Chapter 11. Signs and Symptoms of Imminent Death caused due to ~~Diminution~~ of [[Agni]] '''</big>		<big>'''[[Indriya Sthana]] Chapter 11. Signs and Symptoms of Imminent Death caused due to diminution of [[Agni]] '''</big>

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	We shall ~~now~~ expound the chapter ~~on signs~~ and ~~symptoms~~ of ~~‘Imminent~~ Death due to diminution of ''Agni~~'' (Factor responsible for digestion and metabolism~~). Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]		Now we shall expound the chapter "Anujyoti" (Signs and Symptoms of Imminent Death caused due to diminution of [[Agni]]). Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]

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	A wise physician should abstain from treating a patient on observing that the patient’s body is simultaneously responding both excessively and deficiently to sensory stimuli. [22]		A wise physician should abstain from treating a patient on observing that the patient’s body is simultaneously responding both excessively and deficiently to sensory stimuli. [22]

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	The physician should always assess the prognostic signs of life in diseased as well as in healthy person. Because the knowledge of prognostic signs of life and diseases helps to decide remaining lifespan and hence treatment can be planned accordingly. [28]		The physician should always assess the prognostic signs of life in diseased as well as in healthy person. Because the knowledge of prognostic signs of life and diseases helps to decide remaining lifespan and hence treatment can be planned accordingly. [28]

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	As per ancient classical texts, life span of everyone is fixed and pre-ordained. No one can add years to the life only quality of life can be improved with medications. The same thing is meant here when it is said that death is the destiny of patient and that desirable quality of medicine, human resource and all other things cannot make the person outlive his destined lifespan.[27]		As per ancient classical texts, life span of everyone is fixed and pre-ordained. No one can add years to the life only quality of life can be improved with medications. The same thing is meant here when it is said that death is the destiny of patient and that desirable quality of medicine, human resource and all other things cannot make the person outlive his destined lifespan.[27]
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	~~=== Glossary ===~~

	~~#Agni – Digestive and metabolic power of body~~
	~~#Ojas – extract / essence of all seven Dhatu~~
	~~#Mana - Thought~~
	~~#Indriya – sensory organs~~
	~~#Sattva - Mind~~
	~~#Atma -Soul~~
	~~#Arishta – the symptom that show definite death of person~~
	~~#Dosha – basic components / energy which govern the body~~
	~~#Ksheerapa- dependent on milk only~~
	~~#Ksheerannada – taking milk and grains both (as principal food)~~
	~~#Annada – taking grains as staple food~~
	~~#Bali – the food or other thing that offered to creatures or God~~
	~~#Arundhati – a star that situated adjacent to the constellation of the great bear~~

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	*The signs originated due to extensively vitiated and pervaded ''dosha'' throughout the body, and already transcended the stage of the treatment are called ''arishta'' (signs of death).		*The signs originated due to extensively vitiated and pervaded ''dosha'' throughout the body, and already transcended the stage of the treatment are called ''arishta'' (signs of death).

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	Metabolic process and thermoregulatory center situated in hypothalamus play key role to generate and maintain body temperature respectively. Reduced temperature shows slow metabolic process and gradually it ceases completely, causing death.		Metabolic process and thermoregulatory center situated in hypothalamus play key role to generate and maintain body temperature respectively. Reduced temperature shows slow metabolic process and gradually it ceases completely, causing death.

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	The present chapter, ''Anujyotiyamindriyam'' or [[Anujyoti]], deals with near death signs that arise due to decrease in digestive capacity of a person i.e. ''jatharagni''. The chapter indicates importance of digestive and metabolic functions of ''agni''. The ingested food is helpful and nutritive to body only if, it passes through various digestive and metabolic processes successfully. This food nourishes the body at cellular level and it reflects in the form of good complexion, strength, good health, enthusiasm, and nourishment to formation of ''ojas''. Some part of food digested with the help of ''agni'' nourishes sensory organs along with ''mana'' (mind) too. [[Ayurveda]] has emphasized the importance of quality and quantity of Agni for metabolic activity of the body, that if the ''agni'' works well, the person lives long and if it ceases; the person is going to die.<ref>Acharya JT, editor. Charak Samhita of Agnivesha, Chikitsa sthana 4th ed. Ch. 15, Ver. 4. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashana; 1994. p. 512 </ref>		The present chapter, ''Anujyotiyamindriyam'' or [[Anujyoti]], deals with near death signs that arise due to decrease in digestive capacity of a person i.e. ''jatharagni''. The chapter indicates importance of digestive and metabolic functions of ''agni''. The ingested food is helpful and nutritive to body only if, it passes through various digestive and metabolic processes successfully. This food nourishes the body at cellular level and it reflects in the form of good complexion, strength, good health, enthusiasm, and nourishment to formation of ''ojas''. Some part of food digested with the help of ''agni'' nourishes sensory organs along with ''mana'' (mind) too. [[Ayurveda]] has emphasized the importance of quality and quantity of Agni for metabolic activity of the body, that if the ''agni'' works well, the person lives long and if it ceases; the person is going to die.<ref>Acharya JT, editor. Charak Samhita of Agnivesha, Chikitsa sthana 4th ed. Ch. 15, Ver. 4. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashana; 1994. p. 512 </ref>