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Thus ends the sixth chapter of [[Sharira Sthana]] on the ‘Analytical Study of the Body’ of Agnivesha’s work as redacted by Charaka.

Thus ends the sixth chapter of [[Sharira Sthana]] on the ‘Analytical Study of the Body’ of Agnivesha’s work as redacted by Charaka.

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' / Fundamental Principles===

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*Human body is the site of manifestation of ''chetana'' (consciousness) and a union of factors derived from the five ''mahabhuta'' in a specific proportion that maintains equilibrium.

*Human body is the site of manifestation of ''chetana'' (consciousness) and a union of factors derived from the five ''mahabhuta'' in a specific proportion that maintains equilibrium.

*The factors responsible for the maintenance (of the normal span) of life are: ''prakriti sampat'' i.e. equilibrium of ''dosha'' in the constitution of individual, ''guna sampat'' i.e. excellence of the compactness of the body and excellence of hereditary qualities; and ''atma'' ''sampat'' i.e. virtuous acts. (30)

*The factors responsible for the maintenance (of the normal span) of life are: ''prakriti sampat'' i.e. equilibrium of ''dosha'' in the constitution of individual, ''guna sampat'' i.e. excellence of the compactness of the body and excellence of hereditary qualities; and ''atma'' ''sampat'' i.e. virtuous acts. (30)

=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' / Applied Inferences===

Concept of analytical knowledge: The concept of analytical knowledge or detailed knowledge of the body elements that is described here is very much similar to the concept of systems biology in contemporary science.

Concept of analytical knowledge: The concept of analytical knowledge or detailed knowledge of the body elements that is described here is very much similar to the concept of systems biology in contemporary science.