CLINICAL AND PROGNOSTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF VARNASVARĪYAM INDRIYAM ADHYĀYA IN CHARAKA SAṂHITĀ.
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Keywords
Arishta, change in varna, change in svara, Indriya Sthana, Charaka Saṃhita.
Abstract
The Varnasvariyam Indriyam Adhyaya of the Charaka Samhita is a foundational chapter in the understanding of Arishta Lakshana, the subtle but definitive signs that indicate the imminence of death. Charaka places this chapter in the Indriya Sthana with the purpose of equipping the physician with the ability to identify signs that forecast the end of life, particularly through two sensory domains—varna (complexion) perceptible through the eyes, and svara (voice) perceived through the ears. Since these changes often appear before overt clinical deterioration, the chapter’s core aim is to ensure that the physician recognizes when treatment is no longer advisable, thereby avoiding futile medical intervention.
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Dr. Mohit Kumar Baghel, Dr. Ashish Kumar Dubey, Dr. Kundan Kumar Mishra, & Dr. Ratan Singh. (2025). CLINICAL AND PROGNOSTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF VARNASVARĪYAM INDRIYAM ADHYĀYA IN CHARAKA SAṂHITĀ. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(11), 1119-1127. https://doi.org/10.53555/xjef4z28
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Dr. Mohit Kumar Baghel
Associate Professor, Department of Roga Nidan Evam Vikriti Vigyan, Institute of Ayurveda Major S.D. Singh University, Farrukhabad, U.P. – 209749, Email Id - mkbbaghel1947@gmail.com Orchid id - 0009-0009-0607-2949
Dr. Ashish Kumar Dubey
Associate Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Institute of Ayurveda Major S.D. Singh University, Farrukhabad, U.P. – 209749, Email ID- ashish.himself01@gmail.com
Dr. Kundan Kumar Mishra
Associate Professor, Department of Rachana Sharir, Institute of Ayurveda Major SD Singh University, Farrukhabad, U.P., 209749, Email Id - kundan.mishra2611@gmail.com Orchid ID- 0009-0001-1853-9720
Dr. Ratan Singh
Associate Professor, Department of Swasthavritta Evam Yoga, Institute of Ayurveda Major S.D. Singh University, Farrukhabad, U.P. – 209749, Email Id - singh.ratan21685@gmail.com Orchid ID- 0000-0002-6938-575X
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Dr. Mohit Kumar Baghel, Dr. Ashish Kumar Dubey, Dr. Kundan Kumar Mishra, & Dr. Ratan Singh. (2025). CLINICAL AND PROGNOSTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF VARNASVARĪYAM INDRIYAM ADHYĀYA IN CHARAKA SAṂHITĀ. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(11), 1119-1127. https://doi.org/10.53555/xjef4z28
