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Thus the first chapter entitled ‘The Quest for Longevity’ of the section of [[Sutra Sthana]] (general principles) of the treatise compiled by Agnivesha and revised by Charaka is completed (1).

Thus the first chapter entitled ‘The Quest for Longevity’ of the section of [[Sutra Sthana]] (general principles) of the treatise compiled by Agnivesha and revised by Charaka is completed (1).

===Tattva Vimarsha/Fundamental Inferences ===

===''Tattva Vimarsha''/Fundamental Inferences ===

   

   

* The quest for longevity is the basic purpose of any medical science and the desire to live long is the important desire of every mankind. [verse 3]  

* The quest for longevity is the basic purpose of any medical science and the desire to live long is the important desire of every mankind. [verse 3]  

* An iterative interchange between patients, practitioners, researchers and community (Loka) members through symposiums, discussions continuously added and enriched the Shastra, or the Scientific body of knowledge, to help find the most effective formulations to allieviate diseases.  

* An iterative interchange between patients, practitioners, researchers and community (''Loka'') members through symposiums, discussions continuously added and enriched the ''Shastra'', or the Scientific body of knowledge, to help find the most effective formulations to allieviate diseases.  

* The patient seeks treatment when the disease becomes obstacle in daily routine of one’s life. [verse 6]  

* The patient seeks treatment when the disease becomes obstacle in daily routine of one’s life. [verse 6]  

* Four objectives of life: Health is the root to attain all four basic objectives of life i.e. Dharma [guidelines for life or virtues], Artha [Wealth]. Kama [desires or enjoyments] and Moksha [emancipation]. The diseases are destroyer of all this as well as harmony within an environment. [verse 15]  

* Four objectives of life: Health is the root to attain all four basic objectives of life i.e. ''Dharma'' (guidelines for life or virtues), ''Artha'' (Wealth). ''Kama'' (desires or enjoyments) and ''Moksha'' (emancipation). The diseases are destroyer of all this as well as harmony within an environment. [verse 15]  

* Three principles for knowledge of health and diseased:  The best ways of knowledge about health and disease are knowing hetu[causes], linga [symptomatology] and aushadha [therapeutics]. [Verse 24]

* Three principles for knowledge of health and diseased:  The best ways of knowledge about health and disease are knowing ''hetu''(causes), ''linga'' (symptomatology) and ''aushadha'' (therapeutics). [Verse 24]

* Six categories of everything : Samanya (principle of similarity), vishesha (principle of distinction), guna (property), dravya (~substance), karma (action) and samavaya (inherence/ inseperable concomittance) are six basic  categories of everything existing in the world.By knowing this, the tenets of the compendium can be followed and highest well-being and non-perishable life span can be attained. [verse 27-29]

* Six categories of everything : ''Samanya'' (principle of similarity), ''vishesha'' (principle of distinction), ''guna'' (property), ''dravya'' (~substance), ''karma'' (action) and ''samavaya'' (inherence/ inseperable concomittance) are six basic  categories of everything existing in the world.By knowing this, the tenets of the compendium can be followed and highest well-being and non-perishable life span can be attained. [verse 27-29]

* Two ways for attainment of knowledge: Ayurveda knowledge can be attained through dnyana chakshu [with physical eyes] and dhyana chakshu [through meditation practice to develop inner conscience about the subject]. [Verse 17 and verse 28]

* Two ways for attainment of knowledge: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] knowledge can be attained through ''dnyana chakshu'' (literally, eyes of knowledge/wisdom, or an ability to discern through the use of intellect) and ''dhyana chakshu'' (through meditation on the subject). [Verse 17 and verse 28]

* Eight divine powers after knowledge:  After acquiring knowledge of Ayurveda, one gets empowered with buddhi [knowledge/intellect/wisdom], siddhi (success), smriti  (memory), medha  (grasping power of intellect), dhriti (restraint), kirti (fame), kshama  (forbearance) and daya (kindness). [verse 39]  

* Eight divine powers after knowledge:  After acquiring knowledge of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda], one gets empowered with ''buddhi'' (knowledge/intellect/wisdom), ''siddhi'' (success), ''smriti'' (memory), ''medha'' (grasping power of intellect), ''dhriti'' (restraint), ''kirti'' (fame), ''kshama'' (forbearance) and ''daya'' (kindness). [verse 39]  

* Definition of Ayurveda: Ayurveda deals with all aspects of life [good, bad, happy and unhappy life] and its extent.  

* Definition of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda]: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] deals with all aspects of life [good, bad, happy and unhappy life] and its extent.  

* Definition of Ayu [life] and its synonyms:  Ayu  means the conjunction of physical body, senses, mind and soul. It shall be sustainable, in continuum and live at all times. Moreover, it shall be synchronized with other forms like sukshma sharira [subtle body]. These four components function together in harmony over a range of spectrum of matter and energy. Each of these components has its own attributes merged on the two ends of the spectrum. The integrative entity of Ayu denotes life process with the atman, also referred to as jiva-atman (or the fundamental self) at the higher end and the physical body at the lowest end. The atma is integral to and a part of  paramatma i.e. the cosmic consciousness or the supreme soul. Thus the whole creation is a unified field of consciousness (a super nonphysical energy yet to be decoded in the light of modern science). Any attempt to successfully decode this field of consciousness or energy may warrant recoding of modern science itself.

* Definition of Ayu [life] and its synonyms:  Ayu  means the conjunction of physical body, senses, mind and soul. It shall be sustainable, in continuum and live at all times. Moreover, it shall be synchronized with other forms like sukshma sharira [subtle body]. These four components function together in harmony over a range of spectrum of matter and energy. Each of these components has its own attributes merged on the two ends of the spectrum. The integrative entity of Ayu denotes life process with the atman, also referred to as jiva-atman (or the fundamental self) at the higher end and the physical body at the lowest end. The atma is integral to and a part of  paramatma i.e. the cosmic consciousness or the supreme soul. Thus the whole creation is a unified field of consciousness (a super nonphysical energy yet to be decoded in the light of modern science). Any attempt to successfully decode this field of consciousness or energy may warrant recoding of modern science itself.

* Superiority of Ayurveda over other vedas:  Ayurveda is the most holistic body of knowledge of all bodies of knowledge, because it is good for present life as well as life after death of the human beings. [verse 43].  

* Superiority of Ayurveda over other vedas:  Ayurveda is the most holistic body of knowledge of all bodies of knowledge, because it is good for present life as well as life after death of the human beings. [verse 43].