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Vikriti (Sanskrit: विकृतिः, also spelled as vikruti) means change or alteration of any kind as of purpose, [[Manas|mind]], form, and nature.<ref name="ref1">Monier-Williams (1899), Monier William's Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 2nd Ed., Oxford University Press</ref> Vikriti is abnormal, differing from the normal state, structure, or condition.<ref name="ref2">4 Code: SAT-C.84. National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/Ayurveda </ref> In the context of [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]], change from a natural or healthy state to sickness is denoted by the term ‘vikriti’[Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/101]. Any alteration in [[Prakriti|prakriti]] leads to disequilibrium and [[Vyadhi|disease]]. This article describes the concept and practical application of vikriti in [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]].</div>

Vikriti (Sanskrit: विकृतिः, also spelled as vikruti) means change or alteration of any kind as of purpose, [[Manas|mind]], form, and nature.<ref name="ref1">Monier-Williams (1899), Monier William's Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 2nd Ed., Oxford University Press</ref> Vikriti is abnormal, differing from the normal state, structure, or condition.<ref name="ref2">SAT Code-C.84. National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/Ayurveda </ref> In the context of [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]], change from a natural or healthy state to sickness is denoted by the term ‘vikriti’[Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/101]. Any alteration in [[Prakriti|prakriti]] leads to disequilibrium and [[Vyadhi|disease]]. This article describes the concept and practical application of vikriti in [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]].</div>

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== Concept of vikriti ==

== Concept of vikriti ==

=== Vikara ===

=== Vikara ===

<div style='text-align:justify;'>Vikriti is a derangement from a natural state. It is also denoted by the term ‘vaishamya’- the [[Sharira|body's]] abnormal unbalanced and pathological state. The manifestation of [[Vyadhi|disease]] in the form of signs and symptoms also comes under this purview. Vikara ^{[Code:SAT-C.8]}<ref name="ref5">&nbsp;</ref> is the condition that causes deviation from an individual's normal physiological state of health.<ref name="ref6">8, 9, Vridha Vagbhata, Ashtanga Sangraha. Edited by Shivaprasad Sharma. 3rd ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba sanskrit series office;2012</ref> The process of occurrence of [[Vyadhi|disease]] follows a pathway known as ‘[[Shatkriyakala|shatkriya kala]]’ (six pathological stages of treatment).<ref name="ref7">Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita. Edited by Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005</ref> This involves chaya avastha [accumulation of [[Dosha|dosha]]], [[Prakopa|prakopa]] avastha [aggravation of [[Dosha|dosha]]], prasara avastha [spread of vitiated [[Dosha|dosha]] to other parts], sthanasamshraya avastha [localisation of [[Dosha|dosha]] to different sites], vyakta avastha[manifestation of the [[Vyadhi|disease]]] and bheda avastha [chronicity of the [[Vyadhi|disease]]]. These pathological stages are progressive states of vikriti. <br/>Vikriti pariksha [examination] is done based on specific [[Hetu|hetu (etiology)]], [[Dosha|dosha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]] (ashraya of [[Dosha|dosha]] like tissues), [[Prakriti|prakriti]] (individual constitution), [[Desha|desha (habitat)]], [[Kala|kala (time)]] and [[Bala|bala (strength)]] involved in the [[Samprapti|samprapti (pathogenesis)]] of the [[Vyadhi|disease]]. ^{[Cha. Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/101]}</div>

<div style='text-align:justify;'>Vikriti is a derangement from a natural state. It is also denoted by the term ‘vaishamya’- the [[Sharira|body's]] abnormal unbalanced and pathological state. The manifestation of [[Vyadhi|disease]] in the form of signs and symptoms also comes under this purview. Vikara ^{[Code:SAT-C.8]}<ref name="ref2"></ref> is the condition that causes deviation from an individual's normal physiological state of health.<ref name="ref6">Vridha Vagbhata, Ashtanga Sangraha. Edited by Shivaprasad Sharma. 3rd ed. Varanasi: Chaukhamba sanskrit series office;2012</ref> The process of occurrence of [[Vyadhi|disease]] follows a pathway known as ‘[[Shatkriyakala|shatkriya kala]]’ (six pathological stages of treatment).<ref name="ref7">Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita. Edited by Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005</ref> This involves chaya avastha [accumulation of [[Dosha|dosha]]], [[Prakopa|prakopa]] avastha [aggravation of [[Dosha|dosha]]], prasara avastha [spread of vitiated [[Dosha|dosha]] to other parts], sthanasamshraya avastha [localisation of [[Dosha|dosha]] to different sites], vyakta avastha[manifestation of the [[Vyadhi|disease]]] and bheda avastha [chronicity of the [[Vyadhi|disease]]]. These pathological stages are progressive states of vikriti. <br/>Vikriti pariksha [examination] is done based on specific [[Hetu|hetu (etiology)]], [[Dosha|dosha]], [[Dhatu|dhatu]] (ashraya of [[Dosha|dosha]] like tissues), [[Prakriti|prakriti]] (individual constitution), [[Desha|desha (habitat)]], [[Kala|kala (time)]] and [[Bala|bala (strength)]] involved in the [[Samprapti|samprapti (pathogenesis)]] of the [[Vyadhi|disease]]. ^{[Cha. Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/101]}</div>

=== Vikriti as dhatuvaishamya ===

=== Vikriti as dhatuvaishamya ===