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=== Introduction ===

== Introduction ==

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The perception by the sense organs has been described in [[Ayurveda]] to be a function of the conjunction of ''mana'' (mind) with the ''atman'' (soul), the sense organs (''indriya'') and its subject (''indriyartha'') (Figure 1.)<br>   

The perception by the sense organs has been described in [[Ayurveda]] to be a function of the conjunction of ''mana'' (mind) with the ''atman'' (soul), the sense organs (''indriya'') and its subject (''indriyartha'') (Figure 1.)<br>   

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===Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English Translation===

==Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English Translation==

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Now we will explicate the chapter highlighting the features of imminent death by faulty perceptions of sense organs of a person. Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]   

Now we will explicate the chapter highlighting the features of imminent death by faulty perceptions of sense organs of a person. Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]   

==== Importance of examination using senses and inference ====

=== Importance of examination using senses and inference ===

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==== Various fatal signs of changes in sensorium ====

=== Various fatal signs of changes in sensorium ===

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If an otherwise healthy person starts perceiving things wrongly in contradiction to the normal relationship between the sense organs and their subjects as a result of mental perversion is sure to die soon. [26]

If an otherwise healthy person starts perceiving things wrongly in contradiction to the normal relationship between the sense organs and their subjects as a result of mental perversion is sure to die soon. [26]

==== Summary ====

=== Summary ===

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''Indriya'' (sense organs) and their connection with mind to perceive the right object is important for health. If this is severely altered, then ''arishta'' (near death signs) are observed as wrong perceptions.  

''Indriya'' (sense organs) and their connection with mind to perceive the right object is important for health. If this is severely altered, then ''arishta'' (near death signs) are observed as wrong perceptions.  

=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' / Applied Inferences===

== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences) ==

Normally all senses are specific for a special purpose. One cannot be a replaced by another. Usually there is a good synchrony seen during functioning of sensory organs.  

Normally all senses are specific for a special purpose. One cannot be a replaced by another. Usually there is a good synchrony seen during functioning of sensory organs.  

This chapter deals about the various perversions of the perception of the sensory organs. All these symptoms resemble the manifestations also seen in psychiatric conditions. It is important to keep in mind that ''arishta lakshana'' should be considered after excluding known conditions causing such symptoms, then only they should be valued as a tool to gauge span of life.

This chapter deals about the various perversions of the perception of the sensory organs. All these symptoms resemble the manifestations also seen in psychiatric conditions. It is important to keep in mind that ''arishta lakshana'' should be considered after excluding known conditions causing such symptoms, then only they should be valued as a tool to gauge span of life.

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