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#Properties of diets and drinks;  

#Properties of diets and drinks;  

#Various types of diets and drinks; The above mentioned four chapters constitute the tetrad on dietetics.  

#Various types of diets and drinks; The above mentioned four chapters constitute the tetrad on dietetics.  

 

Finally, the last two chapters deal with ten seats of life forces and the ten vital roots in the heart respectively. Thus, the [[Sutra Sthana]] constitutes of seven tetrads (each containing four chapters) on drugs, maintenance of positive health, physicians including medicines, etc., therapeutics measures, diseases, some of the fundamental pillars of health management – medicines, physicians, therapeutics, and dietetics are described consecutively. The first section, as well as the entire treatise, is summarized in the last two chapters. Thus, the first section of thirty chapters is very important. The [[Sutra Sthana]], with its 30 chapters, can be regarded as the brain of the whole treatise and is also known as the ''shloka'' section.  

Finally, the last two chapters deal with ten seats of life forces and the ten vital roots in the heart respectively. Thus, the [[Sutra Sthana]] constitutes of seven tetrads (each containing four chapters) on drugs, maintenance of positive health, physicians including medicines, etc., therapeutics measures, diseases, some of the fundamental pillars of health management – medicines, physicians, therapeutics, and dietetics are described consecutively. The first section, as well as the entire treatise, is summarized in the last two chapters. Thus, the first section of thirty chapters is very important. The [[Sutra Sthana]], with its 30 chapters, can be regarded as the brain of the whole treatise and is also known as the ''shloka'' section.  

The final section, [[Siddhi Sthana]] (on the successful administration of the five elimination therapies), has the following 12 chapters: Factors to be considered for the successful administration of elimination therapies; Persons fit and unfit for the administration of elimination therapies; Administration of enema therapy; Management of complications due to the administration of therapies (such as unctuous enema); Management of complications due to defects in the cannula and the other parts of the equipment used for enema; Management of complications in emesis and purgation therapies; Management of complications in enema therapy; Enema of one prastha (768 g) in quantity; Management of diseases occurring in the ''marma sthana'' or the three vital regions of the body;Enema for different types of diseases; Enema prepared of ''Phala'' (Randia dumetorum Lam) etc.; and Urethral and vaginal douches. These are, in brief, the sections and chapters that form the [[Siddhi Sthana]] or the section on the successful administration of five elimination therapies has twelve chapters dealing with the above topics; contents of each chapter will be described in the respective chapters and sections. All these, in brief, will be described in all the respective chapters and sections. [36-68]

The final section, [[Siddhi Sthana]] (on the successful administration of the five elimination therapies), has the following 12 chapters: Factors to be considered for the successful administration of elimination therapies; Persons fit and unfit for the administration of elimination therapies; Administration of enema therapy; Management of complications due to the administration of therapies (such as unctuous enema); Management of complications due to defects in the cannula and the other parts of the equipment used for enema; Management of complications in emesis and purgation therapies; Management of complications in enema therapy; Enema of one prastha (768 g) in quantity; Management of diseases occurring in the ''marma sthana'' or the three vital regions of the body;Enema for different types of diseases; Enema prepared of ''Phala'' (Randia dumetorum Lam) etc.; and Urethral and vaginal douches. These are, in brief, the sections and chapters that form the [[Siddhi Sthana]] or the section on the successful administration of five elimination therapies has twelve chapters dealing with the above topics; contents of each chapter will be described in the respective chapters and sections. All these, in brief, will be described in all the respective chapters and sections. [36-68]

 

पृच्छा तन्त्राद्यथाम्नायं विधिना प्रश्न उच्यते|  

पृच्छा तन्त्राद्यथाम्नायं विधिना प्रश्न उच्यते|  

प्रश्नार्थो युक्तिमांस्तस्य तन्त्रेणैवार्थनिश्चयः  ||६९||  

प्रश्नार्थो युक्तिमांस्तस्य तन्त्रेणैवार्थनिश्चयः  ||६९||  

iti sarvaM yathAprashnamaShTakaM samprakAshitam|  

iti sarvaM yathAprashnamaShTakaM samprakAshitam|  

kArtsnyena coktastantrasya sa~ggrahaH suvinishcitaH||71||  

kArtsnyena coktastantrasya sa~ggrahaH suvinishcitaH||71||  

 

A query on any topic within the classical texts, in accordance with Vedic tradition /manner, is called a ''prashna'' (question). The response to the ''prashna'' is known as ''prashnartha''. Because the text protects the life of a person with its information, it is also called ''tantra'' (''tantrana'' means to sustain the body or to observe the healthy rules). A ''sthana'' (section) is called so because the information relevant to the theme of the section have been "placed" within that section (''pratistha'' = ''sthapana''= placed). ''Adhyayas'', or chapters, from the specific topics that address a particular aspect or dimension of the section. Thus, clarifications/answers to all the eight questions (raised in para 20 of this chapter) along with a clear summary of the entire text are given. [69-71]

A query on any topic within the classical texts, in accordance with Vedic tradition /manner, is called a ''prashna'' (question). The response to the ''prashna'' is known as ''prashnartha''. Because the text protects the life of a person with its information, it is also called ''tantra'' (''tantrana'' means to sustain the body or to observe the healthy rules). A ''sthana'' (section) is called so because the information relevant to the theme of the section have been "placed" within that section (''pratistha'' = ''sthapana''= placed). ''Adhyayas'', or chapters, from the specific topics that address a particular aspect or dimension of the section. Thus, clarifications/answers to all the eight questions (raised in para 20 of this chapter) along with a clear summary of the entire text are given. [69-71]

 

सन्ति पाल्लविकोत्पाताः  सङ्क्षोभं जनयन्ति ये|  

सन्ति पाल्लविकोत्पाताः  सङ्क्षोभं जनयन्ति ये|  

वर्तकानामिवोत्पाताः सहसैवाविभाविताः||७२||  

वर्तकानामिवोत्पाताः सहसैवाविभाविताः||७२||  

shabdamAtreNa tantrasya kevalasyaikadeshikAH|  

shabdamAtreNa tantrasya kevalasyaikadeshikAH|  

bhramantyalpabalAstantre jyAshabdeneva vartakAH||74||  

bhramantyalpabalAstantre jyAshabdeneva vartakAH||74||  

 

Some people (physicians) who have incomplete knowledge of this science, at times create difficulties for others just like the sudden flight of the bustard (a kind of bird) on seeing signs of danger. Therefore, to assess their knowledge in this science and their superiority or inferiority, one should put forward the eight kinds of questions (mentioned previously) to them before a formal discussion. Only persons well versed in the science can answer such questions. Those who do not know the science fully will panic by the very mention of the entire text just like bustards get frightened by the sound of a bowstring. [72-74]

Some people (physicians) who have incomplete knowledge of this science, at times create difficulties for others just like the sudden flight of the bustard (a kind of bird) on seeing signs of danger. Therefore, to assess their knowledge in this science and their superiority or inferiority, one should put forward the eight kinds of questions (mentioned previously) to them before a formal discussion. Only persons well versed in the science can answer such questions. Those who do not know the science fully will panic by the very mention of the entire text just like bustards get frightened by the sound of a bowstring. [72-74]

 

पशुः पशूनां दौर्बल्यात् कश्चिन्मध्ये वृकायते|  

पशुः पशूनां दौर्बल्यात् कश्चिन्मध्ये वृकायते|  

स सत्यं वृकमासाद्य प्रकृतिं भजते पशुः||७५||  

स सत्यं वृकमासाद्य प्रकृतिं भजते पशुः||७५||  

paro bhUteShvanukroshastattvaj~jAna(ne)parA dayA|  

paro bhUteShvanukroshastattvaj~jAna(ne)parA dayA|  

yeShAM teShAmasadvAdanigrahe niratA matiH||81||  

yeShAM teShAmasadvAdanigrahe niratA matiH||81||  

 

Amongst weaker animals, any animal may act like a wolf ( or pretend to be very strong/superior). But when it comes across a real wolf, its true nature is revealed. Similarly, a talkative unknowledgeable person may pretend to be an ''apta''- a trustworthy knowledgeable authority (in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda]) - while among other ignorant people, but when he comes across a true ''apta'', his facade is shattered. Just like a handicapped ''babru'' (large-brown mongoose) does not look like a normal ''babru'' and just like a dimwitted man cannot speak amongst scholars, a physician with incomplete knowledge (of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda]) cannot speak amongst knowledgeable physicians. One should not challenge a righteous man even though he is not thoroughly versed in this science. But he who poses to be an expert must be challenged with the eight kinds of questions to break his facade.  A fraud who is ignorant, excessively talkative, or gets into irrelevant conversations or arguments is a stupid/idiotic physician. Genuine physicians are pleasant, well behaved, humble, and speak less but are concise and terse. The frauds, who debate meaninglessly should not be forgiven/spared as they are detrimental to the society. Supreme physicians are those who are greatly compassionate towards all creatures, eager to teach and are adept in refuting false arguments. [75-81]

Amongst weaker animals, any animal may act like a wolf ( or pretend to be very strong/superior). But when it comes across a real wolf, its true nature is revealed. Similarly, a talkative unknowledgeable person may pretend to be an ''apta''- a trustworthy knowledgeable authority (in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda]) - while among other ignorant people, but when he comes across a true ''apta'', his facade is shattered. Just like a handicapped ''babru'' (large-brown mongoose) does not look like a normal ''babru'' and just like a dimwitted man cannot speak amongst scholars, a physician with incomplete knowledge (of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda]) cannot speak amongst knowledgeable physicians. One should not challenge a righteous man even though he is not thoroughly versed in this science. But he who poses to be an expert must be challenged with the eight kinds of questions to break his facade.  A fraud who is ignorant, excessively talkative, or gets into irrelevant conversations or arguments is a stupid/idiotic physician. Genuine physicians are pleasant, well behaved, humble, and speak less but are concise and terse. The frauds, who debate meaninglessly should not be forgiven/spared as they are detrimental to the society. Supreme physicians are those who are greatly compassionate towards all creatures, eager to teach and are adept in refuting false arguments. [75-81]

 

असत्पक्षाक्षणित्वार्तिदम्भपारुष्यसाधनाः|  

असत्पक्षाक्षणित्वार्तिदम्भपारुष्यसाधनाः|  

भवन्त्यनाप्ताः स्वे तन्त्रे प्रायः परविकत्थकाः||८२||  

भवन्त्यनाप्ताः स्वे तन्त्रे प्रायः परविकत्थकाः||८२||  

tAn kAlapAshasadRushAn varjayecchAstradUShakAn|  

tAn kAlapAshasadRushAn varjayecchAstradUShakAn|  

prashamaj~jAnavij~jAnapUrNAH sevyA bhiShaktamAH||83||  

prashamaj~jAnavij~jAnapUrNAH sevyA bhiShaktamAH||83||  

 

Those who are inefficient and lack proper knowledge of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] take refuge in fraudulent schools of thought, make many excuses for lack of time or sudden illness, are pretentious, use rude language and speak ill of others during debates. They are like the noose of ''Kala'' (God of death). They slander the scriptures and bring the science to disrepute. They should, therefore, be shunned. On the other hand, one should avail (services of) good physicians who are always calm and composed, fully knowledgeable in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda]. [82-83]

Those who are inefficient and lack proper knowledge of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] take refuge in fraudulent schools of thought, make many excuses for lack of time or sudden illness, are pretentious, use rude language and speak ill of others during debates. They are like the noose of ''Kala'' (God of death). They slander the scriptures and bring the science to disrepute. They should, therefore, be shunned. On the other hand, one should avail (services of) good physicians who are always calm and composed, fully knowledgeable in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda]. [82-83]

 

समग्रं दुःखमायत्तमविज्ञाने द्वयाश्रयम्|  

समग्रं दुःखमायत्तमविज्ञाने द्वयाश्रयम्|  

सुखं समग्रं विज्ञाने विमले च प्रतिष्ठितम्||८४||  

सुखं समग्रं विज्ञाने विमले च प्रतिष्ठितम्||८४||  

idamevamudArArthamaj~jAnAM na prakAshakam|  

idamevamudArArthamaj~jAnAM na prakAshakam|  

shAstraM dRuShTipraNaShTAnAM yathaivAdityamaNDalam||85||  

shAstraM dRuShTipraNaShTAnAM yathaivAdityamaNDalam||85||  

 

All the sufferings - diseases of both body and mind -  are caused by ignorance. All happiness /health is due to the clear knowledge. Just as the Sun cannot help a blind man to see things even with all its light, similarly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda], which generously guides us through the path of dharma, artha, kama, and moksha, cannot guide someone devoid of its understanding or is a skeptic. [84-85]

All the sufferings - diseases of both body and mind -  are caused by ignorance. All happiness /health is due to the clear knowledge. Just as the Sun cannot help a blind man to see things even with all its light, similarly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda], which generously guides us through the path of dharma, artha, kama, and moksha, cannot guide someone devoid of its understanding or is a skeptic. [84-85]

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