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None of these signs remain without leading to the consequences already described i.e. all of them certainly indicate imminent death. [27 ]
None of these signs remain without leading to the consequences already described i.e. all of them certainly indicate imminent death. [27 ]
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=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===
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=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' / Fundamental Principles===
*The fatal signs can be observed on eyelids, eyebrows, scalp, nose, face, tongue, teeth, ears, and in abnormal movements of body parts. These signs indicate declining vitality of body.
*The fatal signs can be observed on eyelids, eyebrows, scalp, nose, face, tongue, teeth, ears, and in abnormal movements of body parts. These signs indicate declining vitality of body.
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=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===
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=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' / Applied Inferences===
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The sign of inverted shadow of dying person ''lakshanamitta'', should be understood. It is a classification and a unique sign which is not mentioned in contemporary science or in other alternative medicines. Naming a chapter in the [[Charak Samhita]] after the sign reflects its importance.[3]
The sign of inverted shadow of dying person ''lakshanamitta'', should be understood. It is a classification and a unique sign which is not mentioned in contemporary science or in other alternative medicines. Naming a chapter in the [[Charak Samhita]] after the sign reflects its importance.[3]