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The word 'vidnyana' or 'vijnana' is made by adding the prefix 'vi' to '[[dnyana]]'. 'Vi' means specific and '[[dnyana]]' means knowledge. In [[Ayurveda]], the word is used to denote [[shaastra]] or scientific knowledge. Following characteristics are observed to follow a medical treatise. [Cha.Sa.[[Vimana Sthana]] 8/3]
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== Characteristics of medical treatise ==
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Different medical treatises (and traditions) are available in society. The wise [[physician]] shall select one with following characters:
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*which is comprehensive providing all information
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*successful, followed by prominent and wise men(successful practitioners)
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*with detailed meanings
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*regarded by authorities
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*useful to all three types of learners ( with good, moderate and poor intellect)
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*free from the deformity of reiteration
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*descending from the sages (which is written by experienced, intuitive person)
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*with well- formed presentation, discussion and conclusion
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*having informative title and firm base free from weak and difficult words
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*having comprehensive knowledge of subject
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*with proper sequencing of its contents
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*committed principally to arriving at the essence of thoughts, which reveals cleary meanings and concrete conclusion
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*focused on the particular subject without wavering ideas and irrelevant content
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*quickly understandable with separated topics, effectively comprehensible, and having definitions showed with examples.
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Such treatise with pure knowledge is similar to sun which enlightens the whole subject while warding off the darkness.
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== Related articles ==
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[[Dnyana]], [[Rogabhishagjitiya Vimana]]