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According to [[Ayurveda]], knowledge of external objects is processed through sense organs , to the mind-intellect, culminating in the spirit. This chain or sequence for attainment of knowledge is important for proper functioning of memory (encoding, storage and retrieval) and intellect (cognition) [Fig.1]. Occasional impairment of coordination in the sequence consisting of sense organs-intellect-mind-spirit is seen in apasmara. This may lead to decrease in cognitive performance of an individual.[Fig. 1: Faculty involved in attainment of knowledge]   

According to [[Ayurveda]], knowledge of external objects is processed through sense organs , to the mind-intellect, culminating in the spirit. This chain or sequence for attainment of knowledge is important for proper functioning of memory (encoding, storage and retrieval) and intellect (cognition) [Fig.1]. Occasional impairment of coordination in the sequence consisting of sense organs-intellect-mind-spirit is seen in apasmara. This may lead to decrease in cognitive performance of an individual.[Fig. 1: Faculty involved in attainment of knowledge]   

In conventional medicine, three major factors that cause disturbance in cerebral neurotransmission leading to blackouts and epilepsy viz. hypo-perfusion, hypo-metabolism, and hypoxia have been described in relevant medical texts. These disturbances lead to abnormal discharges, improper signal transduction in the neurotransmitter channels, and seizures. As a consequence, cellular dysfunctions in the brain, disruptions of the memory mechanism, and disturbed coordination of movements may occur causing the clinical manifestation of apasmara. The role of these three factors and its impact on memory and cellular dysfunction in the pathogenesis of epilepsy need to be elucidated. The three pathological effects are comparable to the changes created by vitiation of ''kapha, pitta'' and ''vata''. Differentiation between these three types of manifestations is described further.  

In conventional medicine, three major factors that cause disturbance in cerebral neurotransmission leading to blackouts and epilepsy viz. hypo-perfusion, hypo-metabolism, and hypoxia have been described in relevant medical texts. These disturbances lead to abnormal discharges, improper signal transduction in the neurotransmitter channels, and seizures. As a consequence, cellular dysfunctions in the brain, disruptions of the memory mechanism, and disturbed coordination of movements may occur causing the clinical manifestation of apasmara. The role of these three factors and its impact on memory and cellular dysfunction in the pathogenesis of epilepsy need to be elucidated. The three pathological effects are comparable to the changes created by vitiation of ''[[kapha]], [[pitta]]'' and ''[[vata]]''. Differentiation between these three types of manifestations is described further.  

Per [[Ayurveda]], ''smriti'' is ''atmaja'' (originated from the soul) and ''sattvaja'' (originated from the mind). This means that ''smriti'' (memory) of a person is essentially related with soul and mind. The Bhagavad Gita describes the consequences of excessive indulgence in sensory activities leading to excessive affliction resulting in an increase in passion, then anger, and then lack of knowledge. This further leads to deterioration of ''smriti'' and then affecting the intellect. This sequence lays the ground for apasmara.

Per [[Ayurveda]], ''[[smriti]]'' is ''atmaja'' (originated from the soul) and ''sattvaja'' (originated from the mind). This means that ''[[smriti]]'' (memory) of a person is essentially related with soul and mind. The Bhagavad Gita describes the consequences of excessive indulgence in sensory activities leading to excessive affliction resulting in an increase in passion, then anger, and then lack of knowledge. This further leads to deterioration of ''[[smriti]]'' and then affecting the intellect. This sequence lays the ground for apasmara.

=== ''Tattva Sara'' ===

=== ''Tattva Sara'' ===