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<big>'''[[Indriya Sthana]] Chapter 12.Auspicious and Inauspicious Characteristics of the Informer'''</big>
<big>'''[[Indriya Sthana]] Chapter 12.Auspicious and Inauspicious Characteristics of the messenger'''</big>
<big>'''Abstract'''</big>
<big>'''Abstract'''</big>
The concluding chapter is about auspicious and inauspicious features of the informer, or the person who wants to take the physician to the house of the patient. There is a description of his physical appearance, mental status, behavior, time of calling, the circumstances while on the to the patient’s house, condition of patient’s house, surroundings, family members, availability of requirements for a treatment. Along with medical ethics about informing patient, circumstances which indicate good prognosis and poor prognosis are discussed in this chapter. Finally, a nice briefing of all eleven chapters is provided for quick revision of this section.
The concluding chapter is about auspicious and inauspicious features of the informer, or the person who wants to take the physician to the house of the patient. There is a description of his physical appearance, mental status, behavior, time of calling, the circumstances while on the to the patient’s house, condition of patient’s house, surroundings, family members, availability of requirements for a treatment. Along with medical ethics about informing patient, circumstances which indicate good prognosis and poor prognosis are discussed in this chapter. Finally, a nice briefing of all eleven chapters is provided for quick revision of this section.
'''Keywords''': ''Gomaya Churniya,'' Duta, [[Arishta]], Asanna Mrityu [[Lakshana]],'' informer, near death signs, fatal signs.
'''Keywords''': ''Gomaya Churniya,'' Duta, [[Arishta]], Asanna Mrityu [[Lakshana]],'' messenger, near death signs, fatal signs.
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Now we shall expound the chapter "Gomayachurniyam Indriyam" (Auspicious and Inauspicious Characteristics of the messenger). Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]
Note: The chapter deals with more signs and symptoms of imminent death that resemble cow-dung powder.
=== Moribund signs related to external appearance, efficacy of proven drug, diet ===
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If a person complains that, an unctuous powder like cow dung powder falls on his scalp, the person may live for one month thereafter. [3]
If a person complains that, an unctuous powder like cow dung powder falls on his scalp, the person may live for one month thereafter. [3]
A person is complaining of his feet rubbing against another like friction for braking, and his shoulder dislocate while running, does not remain alive in this world. [4]
A person is complaining of his feet rubbing against another like friction for braking, and his shoulder dislocate while running, does not remain alive in this world. [4]
If a diet prepared and administered as per advice of physician, not giving desired effect, the patient hardly survives. [8]
If a diet prepared and administered as per advice of physician, not giving desired effect, the patient hardly survives. [8]
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=== Attributes of a messenger ===
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Above signs are highly inauspicious for patient’s life, and a wise physician should avoid further proceedings for treatment. [21-24]
Above signs are highly inauspicious for patient’s life, and a wise physician should avoid further proceedings for treatment. [21-24]
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=== Signs indicating imminent death observed on the way to patient’s house ===
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While walking (it was general practice those days) wearing garments torn by thorns, cape falls down, umbrella or shoe need repair, seeing dead person, quarrelling persons, to see the big and respectable trees and flag fell down, filled water container broke down, to have news regarding death of his near and dear, or some other inauspicious matter, dirt of dust or ash covers body, the way crossed by cat, snake, to hear the sound of dangerous animals, vehicle turns upside down in an accident are distracting causes on the way to patient’s house, are certainly inauspicious for the life of patient. [25 to 31 1/2]
While walking (it was general practice those days) wearing garments torn by thorns, cape falls down, umbrella or shoe need repair, seeing dead person, quarrelling persons, to see the big and respectable trees and flag fell down, filled water container broke down, to have news regarding death of his near and dear, or some other inauspicious matter, dirt of dust or ash covers body, the way crossed by cat, snake, to hear the sound of dangerous animals, vehicle turns upside down in an accident are distracting causes on the way to patient’s house, are certainly inauspicious for the life of patient. [25 to 31 1/2]
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=== Signs at the patient’s home ===
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Of course there is no intension to repeat all as those are already explained but just to have a quick revision and for more clear understanding these are explained here. [40-42].
Of course there is no intension to repeat all as those are already explained but just to have a quick revision and for more clear understanding these are explained here. [40-42].
=== Summary of all moribund signs ===
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As asked earlier, the signs of immediate death told by authority are described. [61]
As asked earlier, the signs of immediate death told by authority are described. [61]
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=== Medical ethics for conveying death signs ===
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If physician come across the positive signs (opposite of imminent death signs) of recovery, like the positive signs seen in an informer, or manifestation of some of auspicious signs appears in the way of patient’s home, good feature at the patient’s home, good manners and conducts of the patient and availability of quality drug, the physician certainly announce it positively. [65-66].
If physician come across the positive signs (opposite of imminent death signs) of recovery, like the positive signs seen in an informer, or manifestation of some of auspicious signs appears in the way of patient’s home, good feature at the patient’s home, good manners and conducts of the patient and availability of quality drug, the physician certainly announce it positively. [65-66].
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=== Auspicious positive signs of messenger ===
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Such informers are told of having good prognostic for the patient. [67-70]
Such informers are told of having good prognostic for the patient. [67-70]
=== Positive signs on the way to patient’s house ===
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Curd, intact rice, ''Brahmin'', king’s bullocks, gems, water filled pot, white horse, flag and banners of Lord Indra, fruits, barley, boy and girl seated in the elders lap, upturned land, blazing fire, sweets, white colored flower, sandal paste, delicious food articles, and drinks, fully loaded cart with its driver, cows with calves, mare with her calf, woman with her child, birds like mynah, water bird, sparrow, swan bird of paradise, blue jay and the peacock, fish, goat, elephant, ghee, necklace like ornaments, mirror, white mustered, bile of cow, to have good fragrance, white colored, sweet taste, sweets and auspicious voice of animal, birds, and human, unfolding of umbrella, flag and banners, prayer, sound of cattle drums, and conches, auspicious sounds of Vedic hymns recitation, and soothing wind from south direction. [71-80]
Curd, intact rice, ''Brahmin'', king’s bullocks, gems, water filled pot, white horse, flag and banners of Lord Indra, fruits, barley, boy and girl seated in the elders lap, upturned land, blazing fire, sweets, white colored flower, sandal paste, delicious food articles, and drinks, fully loaded cart with its driver, cows with calves, mare with her calf, woman with her child, birds like mynah, water bird, sparrow, swan bird of paradise, blue jay and the peacock, fish, goat, elephant, ghee, necklace like ornaments, mirror, white mustered, bile of cow, to have good fragrance, white colored, sweet taste, sweets and auspicious voice of animal, birds, and human, unfolding of umbrella, flag and banners, prayer, sound of cattle drums, and conches, auspicious sounds of Vedic hymns recitation, and soothing wind from south direction. [71-80]
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=== Positive signs in patient’s house ===
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Dreams like climbing on house, palace, hill, elephant, bullock, horse and human. Vision of the moon, the sun, fire, ''Brahmin'', cow and man carrying milk, swimming in the ocean / crossing the seas, improvement from bad situation/ end of problems of suffering. See in the dream to have talk with the gods and forefathers in their joyful mood, to see white clothes, to have meat, fish, poison, keeps himself away from ''amedhya'' (substances which are not good for mind) and using umbrella and mirror, seeing of white flower, riding on horses, bulls, and chariots and moving towards north east, rising after falling, defeat of enemies. These all are considered as signs of good prognosis. [80-86]
Dreams like climbing on house, palace, hill, elephant, bullock, horse and human. Vision of the moon, the sun, fire, ''Brahmin'', cow and man carrying milk, swimming in the ocean / crossing the seas, improvement from bad situation/ end of problems of suffering. See in the dream to have talk with the gods and forefathers in their joyful mood, to see white clothes, to have meat, fish, poison, keeps himself away from ''amedhya'' (substances which are not good for mind) and using umbrella and mirror, seeing of white flower, riding on horses, bulls, and chariots and moving towards north east, rising after falling, defeat of enemies. These all are considered as signs of good prognosis. [80-86]
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=== Auspicious signs of health ===
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Person with good and Noble quality, faith and devotion towards the physician and ''Brahmin'', not having negative feeling regarding his health is the sign of quick recovery from the disease. He attains health, strength, longevity, happiness, and other benefits by these good qualities. [87-88]
Person with good and Noble quality, faith and devotion towards the physician and ''Brahmin'', not having negative feeling regarding his health is the sign of quick recovery from the disease. He attains health, strength, longevity, happiness, and other benefits by these good qualities. [87-88]
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=== Summary ===
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*Person with good and noble quality, faith and devotion towards the physician, Anirveda (not having negative feeling regarding his health) is the sign of quick recovery from the disease. These are necessary qualities to attain health, strength, longevity, happiness, and other benefits.
*Person with good and noble quality, faith and devotion towards the physician, Anirveda (not having negative feeling regarding his health) is the sign of quick recovery from the disease. These are necessary qualities to attain health, strength, longevity, happiness, and other benefits.
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== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences) ==
===Table 1: Conditions denoting poor prognosis:===
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===Table 2: Bad omens observed inside the patient’s house denoting poor prognosis===
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