===3. Hetvartha (Extension of concepts with references)===
===3. Hetvartha (Extension of concepts with references)===
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It means using a concept at different places with reference. It illustrates the hidden conditions with visible and known examples. The concepts introduced in certain initial chapters of Samhita, are extended and applied to later contexts, for getting appropriate meaning and applications like clinical applications. E.g. In Charak Su.12/5, a concept that continuous consumption of substances having similar properties increases similar properties of dhatu is explained. This concept is further applied in various contexts like Cha.Sha.6.9. This concept is then applied in [[Chikitsa sthana]] for treatment of disorder due to decrease of body constituents.
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It means using a concept at different places with reference. It illustrates the hidden conditions with visible and known examples. The concepts introduced in certain initial chapters of Samhita, are extended and applied to later contexts, for getting appropriate meaning and applications like clinical applications. E.g. In Charak Su.12/5, a concept that continuous consumption of substances having similar properties increases similar properties of dhatu is explained. This concept is further applied in various contexts like Cha.Sha.6.9. This concept is then applied in [[Chikitsa Sthana]] for treatment of disorder due to decrease of body constituents.
In clinical medicine, the Hetvartha is applied to relate various causative factors for disease and treat them accordingly.
In clinical medicine, the Hetvartha is applied to relate various causative factors for disease and treat them accordingly.
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In research methodology, this is applied to support the observation and results with available evidences and references.
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In research methodology, this is applied to support the observation and results with available evidences and references.