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Line 1,164: − + − + − Some other scholar read ‘kshata kshina’ as ‘kshata kshaya’. According to them, description of this chapter refers to two diseases, viz. ‘kshata’ and ‘kshaya’. In this context, vide the description in the verse no.13, the cardinal sign of both ‘kshata’ and ‘kshina’ are described. This view is not tenable, because this disease is described in the singular form, while describing the premonitory signs and symptoms (vide verse 12) and prognostic signs and symptoms (vide verse 14). − From the above it appears that the ‘kshata kshina’ is a singular entity as a disease, and as a result of causative factors, its signs and symptoms are manifested in two different ways. − + + + + +
→Vidhi Vimarsha
*''Kshatakshina'' , if untreated, results in ''rajayakshma''. Therefore, treatment at appropriate time is necessary to prevent ''rajayakshma''.
*''Kshatakshina'' , if untreated, results in ''rajayakshma''. Therefore, treatment at appropriate time is necessary to prevent ''rajayakshma''.
=== Vidhi Vimarsha ===
=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===
==== Derivation of term ====
==== Derivation of term ====
Another reading of this term ‘kshata kshina’ is ‘kshina kshata’. This term implies that the injury to the chest (kshata) is caused by diminution of vital elements, like semen and ojas (kshina).
Another reading of this term ''kshatakshina'' is ''kshinakshata.'' This term implies that the injury to the chest (''kshata'') is caused by diminution of vital elements, like semen and ''ojas'' (''kshina'').
==== Nirghata ====
Some other scholar read ''kshatakshina'' as ''kshatakshaya.'' According to them, description of this chapter refers to two diseases, viz. ''kshata'' and ''kshaya''. In this context, referring to verse 13 of this chapter, the cardinal sign of both ''kshata'' and ''kshina'' are described. This view is not tenable, because this disease is described in the singular form, while describing the premonitory signs and symptoms (verse 12) and prognostic signs and symptoms (verse 14).
From the above it appears that the ''kshatakshina'' is a singular entity as a disease, and as a result of causative factors, its signs and symptoms are manifested in two different ways.
==== ''Nirghata'' ====
“Nirghata” is a type of weapon. Alternattively, the term ‘nirghata’ implies throwing a substance with the impact of excessive strength.
“Nirghata” is a type of weapon. Alternattively, the term ‘nirghata’ implies throwing a substance with the impact of excessive strength.