ये भूतविषवाय्वग्निसम्प्रहारादिसम्भवाः| नृणामागन्तवो रोगाः प्रज्ञा तेष्वपराध्यति ||५१||
[Causes and management of Agantu roga (exogenous diseases)] Prajnaparadha (intellectual defect) and its sequelae: Exogenous diseases are produced by evil spirits, toxins, air, fire, assault on human beings. Intellect is affected in such diseases.
[Mano vikara (Psychological disorders)] Jealousy, grief, fear, anger, egoism and hatred, etc. and all other mentioned mental disorders result from defects in one’s intellect.
[Management of Agantu roga (Prevention and management of exogenous diseases)] Avoidance of such emotions, control over sense and motor organs, memorizing (regimens), specific knowledge (orientation) of place, time and one’s own self,
and following regimen of good conduct are some of the ways to prevent exogenous diseases. Therefore, an intelligent person desirous of his own well-being shall follow these suitable measures well in advance.
आप्तोपदेशप्रज्ञानं प्रतिपत्तिश्च कारणम्| विकाराणामनुत्पत्तावुत्पन्नानां च शान्तये ||५५||
[Importance of aptopadesha (authoritative statements) and pratipatti (proper understanding of scientific texts)] Knowledge of the prescription of authoritative sages and its proper application with correct understanding (taking proper decisions at the right time and need) are necessary (recommended) for prevention of impending diseases and treatment of existing diseases.