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===Scope of Siddhi===

===Scope of Siddhi===

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The term ''Siddhi'' literally means personified perfection or success.<ref>Available from http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?tran_input=siddhI&direct=se&script=hk&link=yes&mode=3 retrieved on April 25, 2019</ref>. 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 human body. 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''. Charak 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 [[Charak Samhita]] where the philosophical principle of ''yukti'' associates with siddhi, the pragmatic success.

The term ''Siddhi'' literally means personified perfection or success.<ref>Available from http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?tran_input=siddhI&direct=se&script=hk&link=yes&mode=3 retrieved on April 25, 2019</ref>. 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 human body. 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''. Charak 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 [[Charak Samhita]] where the philosophical principle of ''yukti'' associates with siddhi, the pragmatic success.