Vikriti
Vikriti (Sanskrit: विकृतिः, also spelled as vikruti) means change or alteration of any kind as of purpose, mind, form, and nature.[1] Vikriti is abnormal, differing from the normal state, structure, or condition.[2] In the context of Ayurveda, change from a natural or healthy state to sickness is denoted by the term ‘vikriti’[3]. Any alteration in prakriti leads to disequilibrium and disease. This article describes the concept and practical application of vikriti in Ayurveda.
| Section/Chapter/topic | Concepts/Vikriti |
|---|---|
| Authors |
Rai Shalini 1, Manjusha P. 1 |
| Reviewer | Basisht G.2, |
| Editor | Deole Y.S.3 |
| Affiliations |
1 Department of Roga Nidana, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India 2 Rheumatologist, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. 3 Department of Kayachikitsa, G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India |
| Correspondence emails |
vd.shalinirai@gmail.com, carakasamhita@gmail.com |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre, I.T.R.A., Jamnagar, India |
| Date of publication: | January 03, 2023 |
| DOI | 10.47468/CSNE.2023.e01.s09.125 |
Etymology and derivation
The term Vikriti is made from adding “Vi” prefix to the word kriti. ‘Vi’ means “change” and “kriti” means “creation”. Thus the word conveys the meaning “change from prakriti [natural or original form][Word route वि + कृ--क्तिन् वा][4]
Contextual meanings
Vikriti word is applied to denote the following meanings:
- Vikriti as vikara i.e. disease, sickness [Cha. Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/101]
- Vikriti as dhatuvaishamya [disequilibrium of body components denoting pathological state] [Cha.Sa. Sutra Sthana 9/4]
- A product that is evolved from prakriti or a prakriti vikriti with different qualities.
- Vikriti as arishta lakshana [signs of impending death] [Cha.Sa. Indriya Sthana 1/6]
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References
- ↑ Monier-Williams (1899), Monier William's Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 2nd Ed., Oxford University Press
- ↑ 4 Code: SAT-C.84. National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/Ayurveda
- ↑ [Cha.Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/101]
- ↑ Shabdakalpadruma, Radhakantdev R, editors.Delhi: Amar Publication;2018