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**12 conditions of ''sannipata'' where one ''dosha'' is normal, second is increased and the third is decreased.

**12 conditions of ''sannipata'' where one ''dosha'' is normal, second is increased and the third is decreased.

In this way,  62 conditions of various combinations of normal, increased and decreased dosha have been mentioned in this chapter(verses from 41 to 62), of which only 12 types are described in detail. Chakrapāni mentions that combinations of dosha may occur in two ways i.e. prakriti-sama-samveta and vikriti-vishama-samveta. Prakriti-sama-samveta akin to a sugar and salt solution in water where the tastes of sugar and salt remain intact and in such types of samsarga or sannipata of doshas, no specific description is given in the text but simply mentioned that mix features of involved doṣha will present.  

In this way,  62 conditions of various combinations of normal, increased and decreased dosha have been mentioned in this chapter(verses from 41 to 62), of which only 12 types are described in detail. Chakrapāni mentions that combinations of ''dosha'' may occur in two ways i.e. ''prakriti-sama-samveta'' and ''vikriti-vishama-samveta''. ''Prakriti-sama-samveta'' akin to a sugar and salt solution in water where the tastes of sugar and salt remain intact and in such types of ''samsarga'' or ''sannipata'' of ''doshas'', no specific description is given in the text but simply mentioned that mix features of involved ''dosha'' will present.  

On the other hand, vikriti-vishama-samveta a combination of provoked doshas wherein new symptoms are produced that are neither of any of the doshas involved. For example, red colour appears on mixing of white lime and yellow turmeric, and in such a case the specific symptoms produced by the combination are described. Here in 17th chapter, specific symptoms of 12 types of vikriti-vishama-samveta sannipata are given in detail, but symptoms of sama sannipata are not given as it is prakriti-sama-samveta (Verses 41-72).

 

On the other hand, ''vikriti-vishama-samveta'' a combination of provoked ''doshas'' wherein new symptoms are produced that are neither of any of the ''doshas'' involved. For example, red colour appears on mixing of white lime and yellow turmeric, and in such a case the specific symptoms produced by the combination are described. Here in 17th chapter, specific symptoms of 12 types of ''vikriti-vishama-samveta'' ''sannipata'' are given in detail, but symptoms of ''sama sannipata'' are not given as it is ''prakriti-sama-samveta'' (Verses 41-72).

 

Table for Sannipata:  

Table for Sannipata:  

Sr.No. vata pitta kapha Signs

Sr.No. vata pitta kapha Signs

12. Increased Decreased Decreased Compression of the vital centres, destroys consciousness or excessively trembles the whole body

12. Increased Decreased Decreased Compression of the vital centres, destroys consciousness or excessively trembles the whole body

Ojas: Ojas is well known and defined  in Ayurveda in terms of its functions, its importance, its types and its sites of functions within the body. It has been described in this text as a clear and slightly red-yellowish fluid situated in the heart is known as ojas, the destruction of which leads to death. Its colour resembles to that of ghee, taste is like honey and its smell is like that of roasted paddy (Verses 73-75). But its interpretation in modern physiological terms is confusing. In this chapter a hint has been given in this regard that ojas is a first thing created in the body of all living creatures. The symptoms of diminished ojas include timidity, debility, constant worry, discomfort of the senses, loss of lustre, neurasthenia, dryness and emaciation.

''Ojas'': Ojas is well known and defined  in Ayurveda in terms of its functions, its importance, its types and its sites of functions within the body. It has been described in this text as a clear and slightly red-yellowish fluid situated in the heart is known as ojas, the destruction of which leads to death. Its colour resembles to that of ghee, taste is like honey and its smell is like that of roasted paddy (Verses 73-75). But its interpretation in modern physiological terms is confusing. In this chapter a hint has been given in this regard that ojas is a first thing created in the body of all living creatures. The symptoms of diminished ojas include timidity, debility, constant worry, discomfort of the senses, loss of lustre, neurasthenia, dryness and emaciation.

Āvarita madhumeha (type 1 Diabetes mellitus): Two scenarios that cause  provocation of vata have been mentioned: decrease of dhatu (dhatu kshaya) and avarana(cover) [Cha. Chi. 28/59]. The description of madhumeha, provided earlier in this chapter, provides a good example of aavarana. That a provoked or vitiated vata causes madhumeha has also been reiterated in the Nidana Sthana. All the factors that cause decrease of body tissues lead to provocation of vāta. But even though madhumeha is caused by a vitiated vata, its etiological factors also cause an  increase in kapha and pitta. The comparison of nidana of madhumeha mentioned in these two different references is tabulated here:

Āvarita madhumeha (type 1 Diabetes mellitus): Two scenarios that cause  provocation of vata have been mentioned: decrease of dhatu (dhatu kshaya) and avarana(cover) [Cha. Chi. 28/59]. The description of madhumeha, provided earlier in this chapter, provides a good example of aavarana. That a provoked or vitiated vata causes madhumeha has also been reiterated in the Nidana Sthana. All the factors that cause decrease of body tissues lead to provocation of vāta. But even though madhumeha is caused by a vitiated vata, its etiological factors also cause an  increase in kapha and pitta. The comparison of nidana of madhumeha mentioned in these two different references is tabulated here:

Causative Factors Causative factors of

Causative Factors Causative factors of