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=== Introduction ===

=== Introduction ===

 

[[Upakalpaniya Adhyaya]] is a part of the ''Kalpana Chatushka'' tetrad and follows the chapters on pre-purification (''snehana'' (oleation) and ''swedana'' (sudation)) procedures. The sequence of chapters suggests that after completing the pre-purification procedures, the vitiated ''doshas'' come into ''koshtha'' (gut) and should be expelled out by suitable procedures like therapeutic emesis or therapeutic purgation. Guidelines for managing the purification therapies as well as for setting up a good [[Panchakarma]] hospital with all infrastructure and equipment required for patient care have been described in this chapter. The rationale for providing guidelines for setting up a hospital is that, should complications arise, prompt medical care could be provided to the patient. Special emphasis has been given to the need for planning of relevant equipment and medicines required for [[Panchakarma]] and any medical care it may necessitate. It is incredible to think that 3000 years back when there were hardly any indoor hospital facilities available in other parts of the world, there were thinkers and practitioners who could conceive of such a hospital management system as described in this text.  

[[Upakalpaniya Adhyaya]] is a part of the ''Kalpana Chatushka'' tetrad and follows the chapters on pre-purification (''snehana'' (oleation) and ''swedana'' (sudation)) procedures. The sequence of chapters suggests that after completing the pre-purification procedures, the vitiated ''doshas'' come into ''koshtha'' (gut) and should be expelled out by suitable procedures like therapeutic emesis or therapeutic purgation. Guidelines for managing the purification therapies as well as for setting up a good [[Panchakarma]] hospital with all infrastructure and equipment required for patient care have been described in this chapter. The rationale for providing guidelines for setting up a hospital is that, should complications arise, prompt medical care could be provided to the patient. Special emphasis has been given to the need for planning of relevant equipment and medicines required for [[Panchakarma]] and any medical care it may necessitate. It is incredible to think that 3000 years back when there were hardly any indoor hospital facilities available in other parts of the world, there were thinkers and practitioners who could conceive of such a hospital management system as described in this text.  

It is important to assess the ''dosha'', potency of drugs, location, time, strength, body constitution, diet, mental status, and the age of a patient before initiating any purification procedure. The preparation of the patient, clinical observations during purification therapy and post-procedure management (with appropriate dietary regimen) are three important steps for successful completion of any purification therapy. Therapies, if administered properly, can cure diseases or reduce their recurrence, but if not done well, can cause complications and therefore require a sound understanding of the guidelines (or protocols) for [[Panchakarma]].

It is important to assess the ''dosha'', potency of drugs, location, time, strength, body constitution, diet, mental status, and the age of a patient before initiating any purification procedure. The preparation of the patient, clinical observations during purification therapy and post-procedure management (with appropriate dietary regimen) are three important steps for successful completion of any purification therapy. Therapies, if administered properly, can cure diseases or reduce their recurrence, but if not done well, can cause complications and therefore require a sound understanding of the guidelines (or protocols) for [[Panchakarma]].

===Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English Translation===

===Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English Translation===