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We shall now expound the chapter on moribund signs like inverted physical shadow (of a being). Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]
We shall now expound the chapter "Avakshiraseeya" (Fatal signs like inverted shadow of dying person).Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]


==== Moribund feature of shadow ====
Note: The chapter deals with moribund signs like inverted physical shadow (of a being).
 
=== Moribund feature of shadow ===
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If the physical shadow of the individual is found to be inverted (head downwards and legs upwards), irregular or without the head, he must not be treated. [3]
If the physical shadow of the individual is found to be inverted (head downwards and legs upwards), irregular or without the head, he must not be treated. [3]


==== Moribund feature on eyelids ====
=== Moribund feature on eyelids ===
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An emaciated person who is unable to close his eyes due to swollen eyelids and also accompanied by burning eyes should be considered as good as departed. [5]
An emaciated person who is unable to close his eyes due to swollen eyelids and also accompanied by burning eyes should be considered as good as departed. [5]


==== Moribund feature on eyebrows and forehead ====
=== Moribund feature on eyebrows and forehead ===
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These patients (having above mentioned signs), will survive for three days, and healthy individuals (having above mentioned signs) will survive maximum for 6 nights. [7]
These patients (having above mentioned signs), will survive for three days, and healthy individuals (having above mentioned signs) will survive maximum for 6 nights. [7]


==== Moribund feature of hairs ====
=== Moribund feature of hairs ===
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If the hair of the individual appears to be unreasonably greasy then he should be considered as at the fag-end of his life and should not be treated.[9]
If the hair of the individual appears to be unreasonably greasy then he should be considered as at the fag-end of his life and should not be treated.[9]


==== Moribund feature of nose ====
=== Moribund feature of nose ===
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Excessive nasal flaring or constriction, distortion in shape and extreme dryness of the nose indicate that the individual will not survive. [11]
Excessive nasal flaring or constriction, distortion in shape and extreme dryness of the nose indicate that the individual will not survive. [11]


==== Incurable signs on face, ear and lips ====
=== Incurable signs on face, ear and lips ===
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If the face, ears and lips become abnormally (without any visible cause) white, brown, excessively red or blue, then such a patient seldom recovers from the disease.  [12]
If the face, ears and lips become abnormally (without any visible cause) white, brown, excessively red or blue, then such a patient seldom recovers from the disease.  [12]


==== Incurable signs on teeth ====
=== Incurable signs on teeth ===
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A patient having morbid conditions like appearance of bony white teeth, white flower shaped spots and mud like appearance over teeth cannot recover from the disease. [13]
A patient having morbid conditions like appearance of bony white teeth, white flower shaped spots and mud like appearance over teeth cannot recover from the disease. [13]


==== Fatal signs on tongue ====
=== Fatal signs on tongue ===
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If the tongue becomes  rigid,  senseless, heavy, excessively coated  with a thorn  like fur, brown  in color, dry or swollen and constantly mobile, then the patient having such signs should be considered  as good as dead. [14]
If the tongue becomes  rigid,  senseless, heavy, excessively coated  with a thorn  like fur, brown  in color, dry or swollen and constantly mobile, then the patient having such signs should be considered  as good as dead. [14]


==== Fatal sign of respiration ====
=== Fatal sign of respiration ===
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If a person faints after a short expiration followed by a long inspiration, then he should be considered as nearing his end and must not be treated. [15]
If a person faints after a short expiration followed by a long inspiration, then he should be considered as nearing his end and must not be treated. [15]


==== Fatal sign of extremities and neck ====
=== Fatal sign of extremities and neck ===
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Excessive coldness, roughness and softness in hands, legs and neck indicate the end of the life of the person. [16]
Excessive coldness, roughness and softness in hands, legs and neck indicate the end of the life of the person. [16]


==== Fatal signs of abnormal movements ====
=== Fatal signs of abnormal movements ===
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If the person moves his head with difficulty with the help of the fore-arms and if there is sweating in the forehead and is a sign of detachment from life, he is moribund. [26]
If the person moves his head with difficulty with the help of the fore-arms and if there is sweating in the forehead and is a sign of detachment from life, he is moribund. [26]


==== Summary ====
=== Summary ===
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Chyutabandhanaḥ (Detachment from life) symptom can be interpreted either as release of all bodily sphincters or complete detachment of the  bindings of the world, both acknowledged by contemporary science.[26]
Chyutabandhanaḥ (Detachment from life) symptom can be interpreted either as release of all bodily sphincters or complete detachment of the  bindings of the world, both acknowledged by contemporary science.[26]
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=== Similar references in other texts ===
=== Similar references in other texts ===


Shloka 4 - 7: Su. Su. 31/10, A.H. Sha. 5/17,<br>
Shloka 4 - 7: Su. Sa. Sutra Sthana 31/10, A.H. Sharira Sthana 5/17,<br>
Shlok-08:Ca. I. 11/17<br>
Shloka-08: [[Charak Samhita]] [[Indriya Sthana]] 11/17<br>
Shlok-09: A.H. Sha. 5/16 & 19,<br>  
Shloka-09: A.H. Sharira Sthana 5/16 & 19,<br>  
Shlok-10-12: Su. Su. 31/08,<br>  
Shloka-10-12: Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 31/08,<br>  
Shlok-13: Su. Su. 31/06, A.H. Sha. 5/10<br>
Shloka-13: Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 31/06, A.H. Sharira Sthana 5/10<br>
Shlok-14: Su. Su. 31/07, A.H. Sha. 5/10,<br>
Shloka-14: Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 31/07, A.H. Sharira Sthana 5/10,<br>
Shlok-18-19: Su. Su. 31/07, A.H. Sha. 5/10,<br>  
Shloka-18-19: Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 31/07, A.H. Sharira Sthana 5/10,<br>  
Shlok-22: Su. Su. 31/11, A.H. Sha. 5/11<br>
Shloka-22: Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 31/11, A.H. Sharira Sthana 5/11<br>
Shlok-23: A.H. Sha. 5/109,<br>  
Shloka-23: A.H. Sharira Sthana 5/109,<br>  
Shlok-24: A.H. Sha. 5/110,<br>
Shloka-24: A.H. Sharira Sthana 5/110,<br>
Shlok-26:A.H. Sha. 5/57.<br>
Shloka-26:A.H. Sharira Sthana 5/57.<br>
 
Abbreviations: Su. = Sushruta, Sa.= Samhita , A.H.= Ashtanga Hridaya
 
Note: Thirty six moribund signs are mentioned in section of Sanskrit ''shloka'' and their translation in English and are not repeated here.
Note: Thirty six moribund signs are mentioned in section of Sanskrit ''shloka'' and their translation in English and are not repeated here.


=== References ===
 
== References ==


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