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==Preamble of Indriya Sthana (Section on Determinants of Remaining Lifespan of Patients)==
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|title = [[Charak Samhita]] Indriya Sthana-Preamble
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|data1 = [[Indriya Sthana]] Section 5/ Preamble
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|label2 = Preceding section
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|data2 = [[Sharira Sthana]]
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|label3 = Succeeding section
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|data3 = [[Chikitsa Sthana]]
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|label4 = Other Sections
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|data4 = [[Sutra Sthana]], [[Nidana Sthana]], [[Vimana Sthana]],  [[Sharira Sthana]], [[Kalpa Sthana]], [[Siddhi Sthana]]
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|label5 = Author
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|data5 = Khandel S.K.
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|label6 = Reviewer
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|data6  = [[Gopal Basisht|Basisht G.]]
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|data7  = [[Yogesh Deole|Deole Y.S.]], [[Gopal Basisht|Basisht G.]]
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|data8 = 2020
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|data9  = [https://doi.org/10.47468/CSNE.2020.e01.s05.001 10.47468/CSNE.2020.e01.s05.001]
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This section of [[Caraka Samhita]] called Indriya Sthana deals with the signs and symptoms useful in determining the remaining lifespan of patients (also called ''arishta lakshana''). In the present era, because of advancements in medical sciences, many ''arishta lakshanas'' are well treatable and cannot be considered as "predictors" of death as they used to even a few centuries back. However, these signs and symptoms could serve as important indicators of prognosis of disease and therefore, would be helpful in the management of patients.  
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|data12 = 1. [[Varnasvariyam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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2. [[Pushpitakam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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3. [[Parimarshaneeyam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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4. [[Indriyaneekam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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5. [[Purvarupeeyam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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6. [[Katamanisharireeyam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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7. [[Pannarupiyam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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8. [[Avakshiraseeyam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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9. [[Yasyashyavanimittiyam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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10. [[Sadyomaraneeyam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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11. [[Anujyotiyam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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12. [[Gomayachurniyam Indriyam Adhyaya]]<br />
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Life begins with the association of consciousness, or the ''atma'', with the five fundamental elements (earth, air, fire, ether, and water, or the ''panchamahabhuta'') and ends in the dissolution of this association. Since this union (that results in a living being) is by no means permanent and since there is always a possibility of dissolution or death anytime, Ayurvedic texts emphasized on identifying certain signs and symptoms that could forebear, with some level of certainty, imminent death. This section is dedicated to such determinants and is structured in the form of 12 chapters:
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'''<big>Preamble of Indriya Sthana(Section on assessment of lifespan of patients)</big>'''
  
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* Signs and symptoms (''arishtas'') of imminent death specific to pathologies afflicting sense organs that can be perceived by sensory deficiencies (e.g., ''varna'' (color), ''swara'' (voices/sounds), ''gandha'' (smell), ''rasa'' (taste), ''sparsha''(touch),along with ''chhaya'' (complexion) and ''prabha'' (radiance)) are addressed in chapters [[Varnaswariya]], [[Pushpitendriya]], [[Parimashneeya]], [[Indriyaneeka]], [[Pannarupiya]] and [[Shyavnimitta]].
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Indriya sthana deals with study of specific signs related to prana (vital life force) perceived by sense organs.  
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===Fundamental principles===
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[[Indriya Sthana]] deals with the observation of signs predicting lifespan and signs indicative of reduced duration of remaining life (also called ''arishta lakshana''). The word [[Indriya]] literally means organ, sense, force, vigor.<ref>Sanskrit-English Dictionary available from http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?mode=3&script=hk&tran_input=Indriya&direct=au retrieved on April 19, 2019</ref>. In the present context, it means [[prana]] or vital life force. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.[[Indriya Sthana]] 1/1-2] The seat of [[prana]] in the body is [[sneha]] or [[ojas]]. [[Indriya]] (sense organs) are said to be the ''linga'' (organs) of [[prana]]. An important concept discussed in this section is termed ''Indriyadushti'' (damage to the sensory system). A state of perfect health is life without any indication or perception of being alive (''Anirvedovarta Lakshananam'').[Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/40]
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===Logical sequencing of chapters===
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Life begins with the association of consciousness, or the [[atma]], with the five fundamental elements ([[panchamahabhuta]]) and ends in the dissolution of this association. Since this union (that results in a living being) is by no means permanent and since there is always a possibility of dissolution or death anytime, Ayurvedic texts emphasize on identifying certain signs and symptoms that could forebear, with some level of certainty, imminent death. This section is dedicated to such determinants and is structured in the form of 12 chapters.
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===Glimpses of Chapters===
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* Signs and symptoms ([[arishta]]) of imminent death can be perceived by specific changes in sensory system (e.g.,  [[varna]] (color), [[swara]] (voice), [[gandha]] (smell), [[rasa]] (taste), [[sparsha]](touch),along with [[chhaya]] (complexion) and [[prabha]] (radiance)) are addressed in chapters 1,2,3,4,7 and 9.
  
 
* Clinically useful early warning signs have been mentioned in [[Purvarupeeya]].
 
* Clinically useful early warning signs have been mentioned in [[Purvarupeeya]].
  
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* [[Gomaychurniya]], [[Anujyoti]], [[Kathamanasharireeya]], [[Avakshirsheeya]] and [[Sadyomarneeya]] are chapters that give examples of ''arishta'' that could be perceived on the physical level (or, are ''Bahyakarana'') as well as on the mental, intellectual, and emotional levels (or, afflicting the ''Antahkarana'' ),  with references to ''sakun''( good / bad consequential happening)), ''doota''( messenger), ''swapna'' ( dreams) and miscellaneous  occult sciences. The evidences laid down in these chapters may establish an Ayurveda-based clinical diagnostic methodology.  
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* Chapters 6, 8, 10, 11,12, give examples of [[arishta]] that could be perceived on the physical level (or, are ''Bahyakarana'') as well as on the mental, intellectual, and emotional levels (or, afflicting the ''Antahkarana'' ),  with references to ''shakun''( good / bad consequential happening)), [[doota]]( messenger), [[swapna]] ( dreams) and miscellaneous  occult sciences. The evidences laid down in these chapters may establish an [[Ayurveda]]-based clinical diagnostic methodology.
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===Scope and Importance===
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Even though all of the determinants (i.e., signs and symptoms) cannot be explained by rational scientific parameters (as evident by the references above to paranormal and occult sciences), some of these signs and symptoms have been documented and reported as having been experienced by people in various parts of the world ref. Within the treatise [[Charak Samhita]], physicians are instructed to thoroughly examine the patient for certain  signs that indicate terminal illness and investigate using biomarkers. The treatise then advises physicians to stop any therapeutic treatment being given to such terminal patients and provide them palliative care instead.
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In the present era, with advancements in medical sciences, many [[arishta]] [[lakshana]] are well treatable and cannot be considered as "predictors" of death as they used to even a few centuries back. However, these signs and symptoms could serve as important indicators of prognosis of disease and therefore, would be helpful in prompt management to save life of patients.
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===Researches===
  
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It is important to note here that ''Indriya Sthana'' deals with the predictors of life, and not just determinants/symptoms of death. There are, therefore, not titled ''Arishta Sthana'' but ''Indriya Sthana'' for a reason. ''Indra'' means ''prana'' (life). The seat of ''prana'' in the body is ''Sneha'' or ''Ojus''. ''Indriya'' (sense organs) are said to be the ''linga'' (organs) of ''prana''. An important concept discussed in the Indriya Sthana is termed ''Indriyadushti'' (damage to the sensory system). A state of perfect health is Anirvedovarta Lakshanam (i.e., life without any indication or perception of being alive). Such a state indicates zero symptoms of being in a terminal stage of one's life.  
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The following research works have been carried out on study of [[Indriya Sthana]] as observed in the directory of researches <ref> Available from https://researches-in-ayurveda.co.in/</ref>
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#Sharma V.K.Charakokta Indriya Sthana Ka Pratisanskara Swarupatmaka Vishleshna.Ph. D.Thesis.Rajasthan Ayurved University,Jodhpur.2011
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#Radhika.S .A Study On Indriya Sthana Of Charaka Samhita.Siddhanta And Darshan.Alva`s Ayurvedic Medical College, Moodbidri .2015
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#Anurag Vats.A Critical Study Of Indriya Sthana From Charak Samita . Samhita . Bharti Vidyapeeth’s University, College of Ayurved, Pune, Maharashtra.2006.
  
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Even though all of the determinants (i.e., signs and symptoms) cannot be explained by rational scientific parameters (as evident by the references above to paranormal and occult sciences), some of these signs and symptoms have been documented and reported as having been experienced by people in various parts of the world. Within the treatise ([[Charaka Samhita]]), physicians have been instructed to thoroughly examine the patient for certain telltale signs that indicate terminal illness and investigate using biomarkers. The treatise then advises physicians to stop any therapeutic treatment being given to such terminal patients and provide them palliative care instead.
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Charak Samhita Indriya Sthana-Preamble
Section/Chapter Indriya Sthana Section 5/ Preamble
Preceding section Sharira Sthana
Succeeding section Chikitsa Sthana
Other Sections Sutra Sthana, Nidana Sthana, Vimana Sthana, Sharira Sthana, Kalpa Sthana, Siddhi Sthana
Author Khandel S.K.
Reviewer Basisht G.
Editors Deole Y.S., Basisht G.
Year of publication 2020
DOI 10.47468/CSNE.2020.e01.s05.001
Chapters

1. Varnasvariyam Indriyam Adhyaya
2. Pushpitakam Indriyam Adhyaya
3. Parimarshaneeyam Indriyam Adhyaya
4. Indriyaneekam Indriyam Adhyaya
5. Purvarupeeyam Indriyam Adhyaya
6. Katamanisharireeyam Indriyam Adhyaya
7. Pannarupiyam Indriyam Adhyaya
8. Avakshiraseeyam Indriyam Adhyaya
9. Yasyashyavanimittiyam Indriyam Adhyaya
10. Sadyomaraneeyam Indriyam Adhyaya
11. Anujyotiyam Indriyam Adhyaya

12. Gomayachurniyam Indriyam Adhyaya

Preamble of Indriya Sthana(Section on assessment of lifespan of patients)

Indriya sthana deals with study of specific signs related to prana (vital life force) perceived by sense organs.

Fundamental principles

Indriya Sthana deals with the observation of signs predicting lifespan and signs indicative of reduced duration of remaining life (also called arishta lakshana). The word Indriya literally means organ, sense, force, vigor.[1]. In the present context, it means prana or vital life force. [Chakrapani on Cha.Sa.Indriya Sthana 1/1-2] The seat of prana in the body is sneha or ojas. Indriya (sense organs) are said to be the linga (organs) of prana. An important concept discussed in this section is termed Indriyadushti (damage to the sensory system). A state of perfect health is life without any indication or perception of being alive (Anirvedovarta Lakshananam).[Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 25/40]

Logical sequencing of chapters

Life begins with the association of consciousness, or the atma, with the five fundamental elements (panchamahabhuta) and ends in the dissolution of this association. Since this union (that results in a living being) is by no means permanent and since there is always a possibility of dissolution or death anytime, Ayurvedic texts emphasize on identifying certain signs and symptoms that could forebear, with some level of certainty, imminent death. This section is dedicated to such determinants and is structured in the form of 12 chapters.

Glimpses of Chapters

  • Signs and symptoms (arishta) of imminent death can be perceived by specific changes in sensory system (e.g., varna (color), swara (voice), gandha (smell), rasa (taste), sparsha(touch),along with chhaya (complexion) and prabha (radiance)) are addressed in chapters 1,2,3,4,7 and 9.
  • Clinically useful early warning signs have been mentioned in Purvarupeeya.
  • Chapters 6, 8, 10, 11,12, give examples of arishta that could be perceived on the physical level (or, are Bahyakarana) as well as on the mental, intellectual, and emotional levels (or, afflicting the Antahkarana ), with references to shakun( good / bad consequential happening)), doota( messenger), swapna ( dreams) and miscellaneous occult sciences. The evidences laid down in these chapters may establish an Ayurveda-based clinical diagnostic methodology.

Scope and Importance

Even though all of the determinants (i.e., signs and symptoms) cannot be explained by rational scientific parameters (as evident by the references above to paranormal and occult sciences), some of these signs and symptoms have been documented and reported as having been experienced by people in various parts of the world ref. Within the treatise Charak Samhita, physicians are instructed to thoroughly examine the patient for certain signs that indicate terminal illness and investigate using biomarkers. The treatise then advises physicians to stop any therapeutic treatment being given to such terminal patients and provide them palliative care instead. In the present era, with advancements in medical sciences, many arishta lakshana are well treatable and cannot be considered as "predictors" of death as they used to even a few centuries back. However, these signs and symptoms could serve as important indicators of prognosis of disease and therefore, would be helpful in prompt management to save life of patients.

Researches

The following research works have been carried out on study of Indriya Sthana as observed in the directory of researches [2]

  1. Sharma V.K.Charakokta Indriya Sthana Ka Pratisanskara Swarupatmaka Vishleshna.Ph. D.Thesis.Rajasthan Ayurved University,Jodhpur.2011
  2. Radhika.S .A Study On Indriya Sthana Of Charaka Samhita.Siddhanta And Darshan.Alva`s Ayurvedic Medical College, Moodbidri .2015
  3. Anurag Vats.A Critical Study Of Indriya Sthana From Charak Samita . Samhita . Bharti Vidyapeeth’s University, College of Ayurved, Pune, Maharashtra.2006.

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References

  1. ↑ Sanskrit-English Dictionary available from http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?mode=3&script=hk&tran_input=Indriya&direct=au retrieved on April 19, 2019
  2. ↑ Available from https://researches-in-ayurveda.co.in/
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