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The word pramana is applied to denote assessment or measurement. | The word pramana is applied to denote assessment or measurement. | ||
For example, Anguli pramana (measurement on the basis of thickness of fingers) is used to denote measurements of body parts. [Charak Samhita [[Vimana | For example, Anguli pramana (measurement on the basis of the thickness of fingers) is used to denote measurements of body parts. [Charak Samhita [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/ 117] | ||
Anjali pramana ( measurement based on the capacity of palms placed together) is used to denote the quantity of body fluids. [Charak Samhita [[Sharira Sthana]] 7/15] | Anjali pramana ( measurement based on the capacity of palms placed together) is used to denote the quantity of body fluids. [Charak Samhita [[Sharira Sthana]] 7/15] | ||
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These constitute an examination of a person to assess normal or abnormal body constitution called ‘ pramanatah pariksha". [Charak Samhita [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/ 94] | These constitute an examination of a person to assess normal or abnormal body constitution called ‘ pramanatah pariksha". [Charak Samhita [[Vimana Sthana]] 8/ 94] | ||
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