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|data7 = [[Kalpana Siddhi]], [[Panchakarmiya Siddhi]], [[Bastisutriyam Siddhi]], [[Snehavyapat Siddhi]], [[Netrabastivyapat Siddhi]], [[Vamana Virechana Vyapat Siddhi]], [[Bastivyapat Siddhi]], [[Prasrita Yogiyam Siddhi]], [[Trimarmiya Siddhi]], [[Basti Siddhi]], [[Phalamatra Siddhi]], [[Uttar Basti Siddhi]]}}

<div style="text-align:justify;">[[Siddhi Sthana]] has a unique place within the extensive body of Ayurvedic knowledge that is [[Charaka Samhita]]. It is the cardinal part of text that imparts knowledge regarding successful modes of therapeutic administration. Among the ancient Ayurvedic texts of “Brihattrayi”(three major texts), only the [[Charaka Samhita]] holds [[Siddhi Sthana]] as an elemental part of it. The last portion of [[Charaka Samhita]] has distinct characteristics in comparison to other portions with respect to its contents, arrangement of chapters and addition of much significant information which was not included before. The portion of [[Siddhi Sthana]] was not available in [[Charaka Samhita]] during ninth century AD and was considered as missing. Later it was Dridhabala, the Kashmiri exponent and resident of the ancient city of Panchanadapura (modern day Panjore, in Kashmir) who did an immense literary work for completing the [[Charaka Samhita]] by compiling several important treatises of that time. He added 17 chapters of [[Chikitsa Sthana]], whole of [[Kalpa Sthana]] and [[Siddhi Sthana]]. Hence he is known as expounder or amender of the [[Charaka Samhita]].

<div style="text-align:justify;">[[Siddhi Sthana]] occupies a unique place within the extensive body of Ayurvedic knowledge that is [[Charaka Samhita]]. It is the cardinal part of the treatise that imparts knowledge regarding successful modes of therapeutic administration. Among the ancient Ayurvedic texts collectively called “Brihattrayi”(three major texts), only the [[Charaka Samhita]] holds [[Siddhi Sthana]] as an integral part of the document. This last section of the [[Charaka Samhita]] has distinct characteristics in comparison to other portions with respect to its contents, arrangement of chapters and addition of much significant information which was not included before. The portion of [[Siddhi Sthana]] was not available in [[Charaka Samhita]] during ninth century AD and was considered as missing. Later it was Dridhabala, the Kashmiri exponent and resident of the ancient city of Panchanadapura (modern day Panjore, in Kashmir) who did an immense literary work of completing the [[Charaka Samhita]] by compiling several important treatises of that time. He added seventeen chapters of [[Chikitsa Sthana]], whole of [[Kalpa Sthana]] and [[Siddhi Sthana]]. Hence he is also known as the expounder of the [[Charaka Samhita]].

Precisely stating the term ''siddhi'' is defined as successful administration of therapeutic procedures. [[Siddhi Sthana]] deals with various practical aspects of [[Panchakarma]] procedures and it is the continuation of [[Kalpa Sthana]] where various therapeutic formulations are explained. The practical skill of a physician supersedes his textual knowledge on the various formulations. Success in managing unpredictable clinical situations evolves from the logical understanding and modifications on therapeutic formulations. In medical practice unexpected situations are not rare. [[Siddhi Sthana]] deals with the scientific explanations of [[Panchakarma]] procedures and details the optimal response of each procedure, major pitfalls in diagnostic outcomes along with possible complications and their management strategies.  

In precise terms, ''siddhi'' is defined as successful administration of therapeutic procedures. [[Siddhi Sthana]] deals with various practical aspects of [[Panchakarma]] procedures and is the continuation of [[Kalpa Sthana]] where various therapeutic formulations are explained. The practical skill of a physician supersedes his theoretical/textual knowledge, especially when it comes to Ayurvedic formulations. Success in managing unpredictable clinical situations evolves from the logical understanding and modifications on therapeutic formulations. In medical practice unexpected situations are not rare. [[Siddhi Sthana]] deals with the scientific explanations of [[Panchakarma]] procedures and details the optimal response of each procedure, major pitfalls in diagnostic outcomes along with possible complications and their management strategies.  

As mentioned earlier, ''siddhi'' means success. Success attained by chance (''yadrischha'') is not considered as ideal or repeatable. Further, ''siddhi'' should be justified with ''tarka'' (logical reasoning). Also,''tarka'' is formulated depending on ''yukti'' (rational analysis). When multiple causative factors are operating in an outcome, ''yukti'' examines the genuineness of causal relationship between exposures to the causative factors and outcome. It is an intellectual exercise supported by proper reasoning and thinking. The role of multiple causative factors operating for an outcome is very genuine especially in a biological system like medicine. There are various reasons behind any outcome which is either success or failure. That is why consideration of various variables like ''dushya'' (vitiated factors), ''desha'' (patient’s body and living place), ''bala'' (strength), ''kala'' (season and time of administration) etc. are very important in Ayurvedic health care system. Repeated success in therapeutic attempts assures one of ''siddhi''. Reproducibility is the hallmark feature of scientific methods and is underscored in the concept of ''yukti''. Charaka categorically states that the concept of ''siddhi'' is established on the basis of ''yukti'' principle. ''Yukti'' itself is dependent on ''matra'' (posology) and ''kala'' (time of administration). Ascertaining the optimal dose at optimal time is the key to successful outcome in therapeutics. Hence [[Siddhi Sthana]] can be considered as the portion of [[Charaka Samhita]] where the philosophical principle of ''yukti'' associates with siddhi, the pragmatic success.  

As mentioned earlier, ''siddhi'' means success. Success attained by chance (''yadrischha'') is not considered as ideal or repeatable. Further, ''siddhi'' should be justified with ''tarka'' (logical reasoning). Also,''tarka'' is formulated depending on ''yukti'' (rational analysis). When multiple causative factors are operating in an outcome, ''yukti'' examines the genuineness of causal relationship between exposures to the causative factors and outcome. It is an intellectual exercise supported by proper reasoning and thinking. The role of multiple causative factors operating for an outcome is very genuine especially in a biological system like medicine. There are various reasons behind any outcome which is either success or failure. That is why consideration of various variables like ''dushya'' (vitiated factors), ''desha'' (patient’s body and living place), ''bala'' (strength), ''kala'' (season and time of administration) etc. are very important in Ayurvedic health care system. Repeated success in therapeutic attempts assures one of ''siddhi''. Reproducibility is the hallmark feature of scientific methods and is underscored in the concept of ''yukti''. Charaka categorically states that the concept of ''siddhi'' is established on the basis of ''yukti'' principle. ''Yukti'' itself is dependent on ''matra'' (posology) and ''kala'' (time of administration). Ascertaining the optimal dose at optimal time is the key to successful outcome in therapeutics. Hence [[Siddhi Sthana]] can be considered as the portion of [[Charaka Samhita]] where the philosophical principle of ''yukti'' associates with siddhi, the pragmatic success.