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− | ''Meemansa'' (name of a philosophy trend), Nyaya (name of a philosophy trend) and vyakarana ( grammar) are used for proper interpretation of Vedas,. Commentator Dalhana in Sushruta samhita (Su.4.7) said that a vaidya should have knowledge of Sankhya, Jyotish Shastra and Vaisheshika etc. Being part of Vaidic literature, Meemansa, Nyaya and Vyakarana are most useful for proper interpretation of Ayurveda also. But Ayurveda has developed its own unique methodology for proper interpretation, termed as Tantrayukti in which certain important points from these Darshana or other sciences are already incorporated. Tantrayukti is the methodology or technique or systemic approach of studying a Tantra (science) to interpret its correct, unambiguous meaning for the precise practical application.<ref>Mhetre H.B. Application of Tantrayukti in Samhita Adhyayanam [MD Thesis]. Jamnagar: Gujarat Ayurved University;1998</ref> | + | ''Meemansa'' (name of a philosophy trend), Nyaya (name of a philosophy trend) and vyakarana ( grammar) are used for proper interpretation of Vedas. Vaidya should have knowledge of Sankhya, Jyotish Shastra and Vaisheshika etc.<ref>Dalhana, commentary on Sushruta Samhita (Sutra Sthana.4/7) available on http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=adhi retrieved on June 10,2019</ref> Being part of Vaidic literature, Meemansa, Nyaya and Vyakarana are most useful for proper interpretation of Ayurveda also. But Ayurveda has developed it own unique methodology for proper interpretation, termed as Tantrayukti in which certain important points from these Darshana or other sciences are already incorporated. Tantrayukti is the methodology or technique or systemic approach of studying a Tantra (science) to interpret its correct, unambiguous meaning for the precise practical application.<ref>Mhetre H.B. Application of Tantrayukti in Samhita Adhyayanam [MD Thesis]. Jamnagar: Gujarat Ayurved University;1998</ref> |
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| In clinical medicine, the final diagnosis can be considered with this method. | | In clinical medicine, the final diagnosis can be considered with this method. |
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− | In research methodology, the conclusion is derived to decide outcome of research. | + | In research methodology, the decision about outcome of research is derived and given in conclusion. |
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| ===15. Prasanga(Restatement in other context)=== | | ===15. Prasanga(Restatement in other context)=== |
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− | It is a virtue by which allusion is made to things repeatedly described in other chapter in different context. Here since it is necessary, to quote certain facts, for proper understanding in other contexts also. So this is not mere repetition. E.g. As per [[Charak Samhita]], only ''sama prakriti'' (balanced state of all three doshas) is Prakriti (natural), and Vatala (Vata dominant) etc. Prakriti (specific body constitution with predominance of one or two doshas) are termed as in fact vikriti (imbalance, abnormality). Therefore, the treatment for them is described in seventh chapter of [[Sutra Sthana]] in Ch.Su.7.41. Again in Ch.Vi.6.14-18 since in that context also it was needed, treatment for vatala etc. is again described. | + | It is a virtue by which allusion is made to things repeatedly described in other chapter in different context. Here it is necessary, to refer certain facts, for proper understanding of concepts at other places in other contexts. So this is not mere repetition. E.g. As per [[Charak Samhita]], only ''sama prakriti'' (balanced state of all three doshas) is Prakriti (natural), and Vatala (Vata dominant) etc. Prakriti (specific body constitution with predominance of one or two doshas) are termed as in fact vikriti (imbalance, abnormality). Therefore, the treatment for them is described in seventh chapter of [[Sutra Sthana]] in [[Naveganadharaniya Adhyaya # Preservation of health and equilibrium|(Cha.Su.7/41)]]. This is restated in sixth chapter of [[Vimana Sthana]] [[Roganika Vimana # Management of persons having different types of physical constitution | (Ch.Vi.6/14-18)]] to discuss about treatment for vatala etc. |
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− | ===16.Ekanta (Categorical statement)===
| + | In clinical medicines, this is useful in linking previous events to present pathogenesis. |
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− | It allows of affirming a specific action of things unexceptionably e.g. Madanaphala fruit induces vomiting i.e. under all circumstances. Here there is no scope for difference of opinion and arguments; as such things are true in any circumstances.
| + | In research, this is quoting the same reference again in different context. |
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− | ===17.Anekanta (Compromising statement)=== | + | ===16. Ekanta (Categorical statement)=== |
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− | It is the virtue of which one understands that different opinions prevail on a particular subject. E.g. in Ch.Su.25.1-25, various opinions about the principles from Purusha (living being or a human being) is originated are quoted. None of them is absolutely wrong. But none of these factors are capable of originating Purusha, alone or independently. So none of these opinions, can be accepted as complete truth. Therefore in verse number 26-29, Lord Atreya concluded, that a Purusha originates from all these factors, collectively. If one would adhere to unilateral view, he wouldn’t be able to know the complete truth ever. This is called as Anekanta. | + | This is a confirmation statement about the topic. It allows of affirming a specific action of things unexceptionably e.g. Madanaphala fruit induces vomiting under all circumstances. There is no scope for difference of opinion and arguments; as such things are true in any circumstances. |
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| + | In clinical medicine, it is confirm or final diagnosis. |
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| + | In research, it is conclusion after meta-analysis of many research studies. |
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| + | ===17. Anekanta (Compromising statement)=== |
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| + | It is the virtue of which one understands that different opinions prevail on a particular subject. E.g. various opinions about the origin of Purusha (living being or a human being) are quoted. Neither any of them is absolutely wrong, nor any is completely true independently about origin of Purusha. So none of these opinions, can be accepted as complete truth. Therefore it is concluded that a Purusha originates from all these factors, collectively.[[Yajjah Purushiya Adhyaya#Explanation and Decision by Punarvasu Atreya |(Cha.Su.25/26-29)]] If one would adhere to unilateral view, he wouldn’t be able to know the complete truth ever. This is called as Anekanta. |
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| + | In clinical medicine, multi-factorial diagnosis and multi-drug treatments are examples. |
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| + | In research, the multiple references are considered, views and counter-views are considered for deriving outcome. |
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| ===18. Apavarga (Exception)=== | | ===18. Apavarga (Exception)=== |