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Charak Samhita Indriya Sthana
Sections
Preceding	Sharira Sthana
Succeeding	Chikitsa Sthana
All Sections	Sutra Sthana,Nidana Sthana, Vimana Sthana, Sharira Sthana, Indriya Sthana, Chikitsa Sthana, Kalpa Sthana, Siddhi Sthana
Chapters
	Varnasvariyamindriyam Adhyaya, Pushpitakamindriyam Adhyaya, Parimarshaneeyamindriyam Adhyaya, Indriyaneeka, Purvarupeeya, Kathamanasharireeya, Pannarupiya, Avakshiraseeya, Yasyashyavanimitta, Sadyomaraneeya, Anujyoti, Gomayachurniya

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Indriya sthana deals with study of specific signs related to Prana (vital life force) perceived by sense organs.

Preamble of Indriya Sthana (Section on assessment of lifespan of patients)

Fundamental principles

Indriya Sthana deals with the observation of signs predicting lifespan and signs indicative of reduced duration of remaining life (also called arishta lakshana). The word Indriya literally means organ, sense, force, vigor.^[1]. In the present context, it means Prana or vital life force.^[2]. The seat of prana in the body is Sneha or Ojus. Indriya (sense organs) are said to be the linga (organs) of prana. An important concept discussed in this section is termed Indriyadushti (damage to the sensory system). A state of perfect health is Anirvedovarta Lakshanam (i.e., life without any indication or perception of being alive).(Cha.Su.25/40)

Logical sequencing of chapters

Life begins with the association of consciousness, or the atma, with the five fundamental elements (earth, air, fire, ether, and water, or the panchamahabhuta) and ends in the dissolution of this association. Since this union (that results in a living being) is by no means permanent and since there is always a possibility of dissolution or death anytime, Ayurvedic texts emphasize on identifying certain signs and symptoms that could forebear, with some level of certainty, imminent death. This section is dedicated to such determinants and is structured in the form of 12 chapters.

Glimpses of Chapters

Signs and symptoms (arishtas) of imminent death can be perceived by specific changes in sensory system (e.g., varna (color), swara (voices/sounds), gandha (smell), rasa (taste), sparsha(touch),along with chhaya (complexion) and prabha (radiance)) are addressed in chapters Varnasvariyamindriyam Adhyaya, Pushpitakamindriyam Adhyaya, Parimarshaneeyamindriyam Adhyaya, Indriyaneeka, Pannarupiya and Yasyashyavanimitta.

Clinically useful early warning signs have been mentioned in Purvarupeeya.

Gomayachurniya, Anujyoti, Kathamanasharireeya, Avakshiraseeya and Sadyomaraneeya are chapters that give examples of arishta that could be perceived on the physical level (or, are Bahyakarana) as well as on the mental, intellectual, and emotional levels (or, afflicting the Antahkarana ), with references to shakun( good / bad consequential happening)), doota( messenger), swapna ( dreams) and miscellaneous occult sciences. The evidences laid down in these chapters may establish an Ayurveda-based clinical diagnostic methodology.

Scope and Importance

Even though all of the determinants (i.e., signs and symptoms) cannot be explained by rational scientific parameters (as evident by the references above to paranormal and occult sciences), some of these signs and symptoms have been documented and reported as having been experienced by people in various parts of the world. Within the treatise Charak Samhita, physicians are instructed to thoroughly examine the patient for certain signs that indicate terminal illness and investigate using biomarkers. The treatise then advises physicians to stop any therapeutic treatment being given to such terminal patients and provide them palliative care instead. In the present era, with advancements in medical sciences, many arishta lakshanas are well treatable and cannot be considered as "predictors" of death as they used to even a few centuries back. However, these signs and symptoms could serve as important indicators of prognosis of disease and therefore, would be helpful in prompt management to save life of patients.

Researches

The following research works have been carried out on study of Indriya Sthana as observed in the directory of researches ^[3]

Sharma V.K.Charakokta Indriya Sthana Ka Pratisanskara Swarupatmaka Vishleshna.Ph. D.Thesis.Rajasthan Ayurved University,Jodhpur.2011
Radhika.S .A Study On Indriya Sthana Of Charaka Samhita.Siddhanta And Darshan.Alva`s Ayurvedic Medical College, Moodbidri .2015
Anurag Vats.A Critical Study Of Indriya Sthana From Charak Samita . Samhita . Bharti Vidyapeeth’s University, College of Ayurved, Pune, Maharashtra.2006.

References

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↑ Sanskrit-English Dictionary available from http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?mode=3&script=hk&tran_input=Indriya&direct=au retrieved on April 19, 2019
↑ Commentary by Chakrapani on Cha.Indriya 1/1-2 available on http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ecaraka/?mod=adhi retrieved on April 19, 2019
↑ Available from https://researches-in-ayurveda.co.in/

[1] Sanskrit-English Dictionary available from http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?mode=3&script=hk&tran_input=Indriya&direct=au retrieved on April 19, 2019

[2] Commentary by Chakrapani on Cha.Indriya 1/1-2 available on http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ecaraka/?mod=adhi retrieved on April 19, 2019

[3] Available from https://researches-in-ayurveda.co.in/

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+Indriya sthana deals with study of specific signs related to Prana (vital life force) perceived by sense organs.
-This section of [[Caraka Samhita]] called Indriya Sthana deals with the signs and symptoms useful in determining the remaining lifespan of patients (also called ''arishta lakshana''). In the present era, because of advancements in medical sciences, many ''arishta lakshanas'' are well treatable and cannot be considered as "predictors" of death as they used to even a few centuries back. However, these signs and symptoms could serve as important indicators of prognosis of disease and therefore, would be helpful in the management of patients.
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-Life begins with the association of consciousness, or the ''atma'', with the five fundamental elements (earth, air, fire, ether, and water, or the ''panchamahabhuta'') and ends in the dissolution of this association. Since this union (that results in a living being) is by no means permanent and since there is always a possibility of dissolution or death anytime, Ayurvedic texts emphasized on identifying certain signs and symptoms that could forebear, with some level of certainty, imminent death. This section is dedicated to such determinants and is structured in the form of 12 chapters:
-* Signs and symptoms (''arishtas'') of imminent death specific to pathologies afflicting sense organs that can be perceived by sensory deficiencies (e.g.,  ''varna'' (color), ''swara'' (voices/sounds), ''gandha'' (smell), ''rasa'' (taste), ''sparsha''(touch),along with ''chhaya'' (complexion) and ''prabha'' (radiance)) are addressed in chapters [[Varnaswariya]], [[Pushpitendriya]], [[Parimashneeya]], [[Indriyaneeka]], [[Pannarupiya]] and [[Shyavnimitta]].
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-* [[Gomaychurniya]], [[Anujyoti]], [[Kathamanasharireeya]], [[Avakshirsheeya]] and [[Sadyomarneeya]] are chapters that give examples of ''arishta'' that could be perceived on the physical level (or, are ''Bahyakarana'') as well as on the mental, intellectual, and emotional levels (or, afflicting the ''Antahkarana'' ),  with references to ''sakun''( good / bad consequential happening)), ''doota''( messenger), ''swapna'' ( dreams) and miscellaneous  occult sciences. The evidences laid down in these chapters may establish an Ayurveda-based clinical diagnostic methodology.
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+==Preamble of Indriya Sthana (Section on assessment of lifespan of patients)==
+===Fundamental  principles===
+<div style="text-align:justify;">
+[[Indriya Sthana]] deals with the observation of signs predicting lifespan and signs indicative of reduced duration of remaining life (also called ''arishta lakshana''). The word ''Indriya'' literally means organ, sense, force, vigor.<ref>Sanskrit-English Dictionary available from http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?mode=3&script=hk&tran_input=Indriya&direct=au retrieved on April 19, 2019</ref>. In the present context, it means ''Prana'' or vital life force.<ref>Commentary by Chakrapani on Cha.Indriya 1/1-2 available on http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ecaraka/?mod=adhi retrieved on April 19, 2019</ref>. The seat of ''prana'' in the body is ''Sneha'' or ''Ojus''. ''Indriya'' (sense organs) are said to be the ''linga'' (organs) of ''prana''. An important concept discussed in this section is termed ''Indriyadushti'' (damage to the sensory system). A state of perfect health is ''Anirvedovarta Lakshanam'' (i.e., life without any indication or perception of being alive).(Cha.Su.25/40)
+===Logical sequencing of chapters===
+Life begins with the association of consciousness, or the ''atma'', with the five fundamental elements (earth, air, fire, ether, and water, or the ''panchamahabhuta'') and ends in the dissolution of this association. Since this union (that results in a living being) is by no means permanent and since there is always a possibility of dissolution or death anytime, Ayurvedic texts emphasize on identifying certain signs and symptoms that could forebear, with some level of certainty, imminent death. This section is dedicated to such determinants and is structured in the form of 12 chapters.
-It is important to note here that ''Indriya Sthana'' deals with the predictors of life, and not just determinants/symptoms of death. There are, therefore, not titled ''Arishta Sthana'' but ''Indriya Sthana'' for a reason. ''Indra'' means ''prana'' (life). The seat of ''prana'' in the body is ''Sneha'' or ''Ojus''. ''Indriya'' (sense organs) are said to be the ''linga'' (organs) of ''prana''. An important concept discussed in the Indriya Sthana is termed ''Indriyadushti'' (damage to the sensory system). A state of perfect health is Anirvedovarta Lakshanam (i.e., life without any indication or perception of being alive). Such a state indicates zero symptoms of being in a terminal stage of one's life.
+===Glimpses of Chapters===
+* Signs and symptoms (''arishtas'') of imminent death can be perceived by specific changes in sensory system (e.g.,  ''varna'' (color), ''swara'' (voices/sounds), ''gandha'' (smell), ''rasa'' (taste), ''sparsha''(touch),along with ''chhaya'' (complexion) and ''prabha'' (radiance)) are addressed in chapters [[Varnasvariyamindriyam Adhyaya]], [[Pushpitakamindriyam Adhyaya]], [[Parimarshaneeyamindriyam Adhyaya]], [[Indriyaneeka]], [[Pannarupiya]] and [[Yasyashyavanimitta]].
-Even though all of the determinants (i.e., signs and symptoms) cannot be explained by rational scientific parameters (as evident by the references above to paranormal and occult sciences), some of these signs and symptoms have been documented and reported as having been experienced by people in various parts of the world. Within the treatise ([[Charaka Samhita]]), physicians have been instructed to thoroughly examine the patient for certain telltale signs that indicate terminal illness and investigate using biomarkers. The treatise then advises physicians to stop any therapeutic treatment being given to such terminal patients and provide them palliative care instead.
+* Clinically useful early warning signs have been mentioned in [[Purvarupeeya]].
+* [[Gomayachurniya]], [[Anujyoti]], [[Kathamanasharireeya]], [[Avakshiraseeya]] and [[Sadyomaraneeya]] are chapters that give examples of ''arishta'' that could be perceived on the physical level (or, are ''Bahyakarana'') as well as on the mental, intellectual, and emotional levels (or, afflicting the ''Antahkarana'' ),  with references to ''shakun''( good / bad consequential happening)), ''doota''( messenger), ''swapna'' ( dreams) and miscellaneous  occult sciences. The evidences laid down in these chapters may establish an Ayurveda-based clinical diagnostic methodology.
+===Scope and Importance===
+Even though all of the determinants (i.e., signs and symptoms) cannot be explained by rational scientific parameters (as evident by the references above to paranormal and occult sciences), some of these signs and symptoms have been documented and reported as having been experienced by people in various parts of the world. Within the treatise [[Charak Samhita]], physicians are instructed to thoroughly examine the patient for certain  signs that indicate terminal illness and investigate using biomarkers. The treatise then advises physicians to stop any therapeutic treatment being given to such terminal patients and provide them palliative care instead.
+In the present era, with advancements in medical sciences, many ''arishta lakshanas'' are well treatable and cannot be considered as "predictors" of death as they used to even a few centuries back. However, these signs and symptoms could serve as important indicators of prognosis of disease and therefore, would be helpful in prompt management to save life of patients.
+===Researches===
+The following research works have been carried out on study of [[Indriya Sthana]] as observed in the directory of researches <ref> Available from https://researches-in-ayurveda.co.in/</ref>
+#Sharma V.K.Charakokta Indriya Sthana Ka Pratisanskara Swarupatmaka Vishleshna.Ph. D.Thesis.Rajasthan Ayurved University,Jodhpur.2011
+#Radhika.S .A Study On Indriya Sthana Of Charaka Samhita.Siddhanta And Darshan.Alva`s Ayurvedic Medical College, Moodbidri .2015
+#Anurag Vats.A Critical Study Of Indriya Sthana From Charak Samita . Samhita . Bharti Vidyapeeth’s University, College of Ayurved, Pune, Maharashtra.2006.
+===References===
-•	Overuse, underuse and misuse of indriya or senses is called Asatmyendriyartha samyoga where inappropriate consumption of this  isolator  insulation of  Ojus or sneha occurs resulting in increase of roukshya or roughness which causes a painful  perception.
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-•	The first chapter of Sutrasthana  stresses upon the cause of all mental and physical diseases as asatmyendriyarth samyoga (injudicious use of senses), leading to premature deterioration of senses causing shortening of life. (Ch. Su. 1 / 54).
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-•	Sensory organs are exposed to enormous sensations from the external world, voluntarily or involuntarily, all the time. These sensations are of varying degree of traumatic, unpleasant or pleasant in nature.
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-•	Whereas the physical body takes limited amount of food and drinks, the senses encounter enormous stimuli, because indriya buddhi (sensory centres in brain) always remains open and active and acts as extension of brain.
-•	Constantly sensing such traumatic stimuli, reduces the lifespan of indriya than other organs of body.
-•	With this reason Upnishad prays  loudly for life of indriya “ jeevem sharadh shatam, pasyemah shardah shatam, shrinuyamah ..........”
-•	To accomplish the optimum span of life, for prevention of disease, promotion of health, and repair of sensorium,  with the judicious uses of all senses, the yam, niyam (Do’s and Don’ts) and sadvritta (code and conducts)  are mentioned in detail in Indriyopakramneeya chapter (Ch.su.8).
-•	 If a person does not take care of indriya, than the life forces deteriorate prematurely, resulting in death, or become inefficient to carry the sensory functions in the middle of the expected lifespan  or  earlier.
-•	This inefficiency of indriya caused by  injudicious use, manifests several signs and symptoms of imminent or instantaneous death.
-•	 These are categorically described in 12 chapters of indriya sthan, with useful tools for measuring life span, remaining life and  clinical diagnosis of  severity of disease.