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The word pramana is applied to denote assessment or measurement.
The word pramana is applied to denote assessment or measurement.
For example, Anguli pramana (measurement on the basis of thickness of fingers) is used to denote measurements of body parts. [Charak Samhita [[Vimana sthana]] 8/ 117]
For example, Anguli pramana (measurement on the basis of the thickness of fingers) is used to denote measurements of body parts. [Charak Samhita [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/ 117]
Anjali pramana ( measurement based on the capacity of palms placed together) is used to denote the quantity of body fluids. [Charak Samhita [[Sharira Sthana]] 7/15]
Anjali pramana ( measurement based on the capacity of palms placed together) is used to denote the quantity of body fluids. [Charak Samhita [[Sharira Sthana]] 7/15]
These constitute an examination of a person to assess normal or abnormal body constitution called ‘ pramanatah pariksha". [Charak Samhita [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/ 94]
These constitute an examination of a person to assess normal or abnormal body constitution called ‘ pramanatah pariksha". [Charak Samhita [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/ 94]
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