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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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda]-based clinical diagnostic methodology.  

* [[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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda]-based clinical diagnostic methodology.  

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).  

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).  

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.

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.