[Difference between Chhaya (shadow) and Prabha(luster)] The shadow decreases the complexion of the body whereas the luster illuminates. The shadow can be observed from nearby whereas luster illuminates from a distance
There is nothing devoid of luster or shadow. Certain distinctive features of the shadow and the luster when mature indicates emergence of inauspicious or auspicious results in relation to human beings.
[Bad prognositc signs in various diseases] Patient who is suffering from kamala, swelling of face, wasting in temples and terrifying appearance with high fever such patient should be discarded for management.
संसृष्टा व्याधयो यस्य प्रतिलोमानुलोमगाः| व्यापन्ना ग्रहणी प्रायः सोऽर्धमासं न जीवति ||२०||
The patient afflicted with multiple doshas having movements in upward, downward both directions along with disordered grahani(Duodenum and Small intestine) cannot survive for longer than for a fortnight.