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चरकसंहिता

Charak Samhita

इन्द्रियस्थानम्

Section on sensorial prognosis (Indriya Sthana)

The Indriya Sthana systematically expounds twelve chapters dedicated to prognosis and the examination of premonitory signs indicating a patient's residual lifespan or imminent death. It instructs physicians to assess vitality through direct observation, full-body palpation, and logical inference, evaluating physical appearance, behavioral traits, dietary habits, and circumstantial omens. The text categorizes pathological abnormalities into symptom-based, etiology-based, and sign-resembling types, emphasizing that the sudden appearance of specific morbid indicators invariably precedes demise. Physicians are directed to recognize fatal alterations in complexion, voice, tactile sensation, olfactory perception, shadows, luster, and dream visions. Furthermore, the section outlines palliative care, instant death signs, the diminution of Agni, and the prognostic value of messenger characteristics, ultimately guiding practitioners on when to treat, provide supportive care, or recognize incurable conditions.

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वर्णस्वरीयमिन्द्रियम्

Varnasvariyam Indriyam Adhyaya (fatal Signs In Complexion And Voice)

26 verses

पुष्पितकमिन्द्रियम्

Pushpitakam Indriyam Adhyaya (fatal Signs Of Tactile And Olfactory Perception)

23 verses

परिमर्शनीयमिन्द्रियम्

Parimarshaneeyam Indriyam Adhyaya (palpable Signs Of Imminent Death)

7 verses

इन्द्रियानीकमिन्द्रियम्

Indriyaneekam Indriyam Adhyaya (fatal Signs In Five Sense Organs)

27 verses

पूर्वरूपीयमिन्द्रियम्

Purvarupeeyam Indriyam Adhyaya (predicting Prognosis Of Diseases By Prodromal Symptoms)

47 verses

कतमानिशरीरीयमिन्द्रियम्

Katamanisharireeyam Indriyam Adhyaya (specific Fatal Clinical Features)

25 verses

पन्नरूपीयमिन्द्रियम्

Pannarupiyam Indriyam Adhyaya (fatal Signs Of Changes In Shadows, Complexion, And Luster)

32 verses

अवाक्शिरसीयमिन्द्रियम्

Avakshiraseeyam Indriyam Adhyaya (fatal Signs Like Inverted Shadow Of Dying Person)

27 verses

यस्यश्यावनिमित्तीयमिन्द्रियम्

Yasyashyavanimittiyam Indriyam Adhyaya (signs And Symptoms Useful For Palliative Care Among Patients Approaching Death)

24 verses

सद्योमरणीयमिन्द्रियम्

Sadyomaraneeyam Indriyam Adhyaya (signs Of Instant Death And Incurable Complications Of Several Diseases)

21 verses

अणुज्योतीयमिन्द्रियम्

Anujyotiyam Indriyam Adhyaya (signs And Symptoms Of Imminent Death Caused Due To Diminution Of Agni)

29 verses

गोमयचूर्णीयमिन्द्रियम्

Gomayachurniyam Indriyam Adhyaya (auspicious And Inauspicious Characteristics Of The Messenger)

90 verses