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Siddhi Sthana deals with the study of successful administration of various therapeutic purification procedures.  

Siddhi Sthana deals with the standardization and successful administration of various therapeutic purification procedures.  

 

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==Fundamental principles==

==Fundamental principles==

[[Siddhi Sthana]] occupies a unique place within the extensive body of Ayurvedic knowledge that is [[Charak Samhita]]. It is the cardinal part of the treatise that imparts knowledge regarding successful modes of therapeutic administration. Among the ancient Ayurvedic texts collectively called ''Brihattrayi'' (three major texts), only the [[Charak Samhita]] holds [[Siddhi Sthana]] as an integral part of the document. This last section of the Samhita has distinct characteristics in comparison to other portions with respect to its contents, arrangement of chapters and addition of much significant information which was not included before.  

[[Siddhi Sthana]] occupies a unique place within the extensive body of Ayurvedic knowledge that is [[Charak Samhita]]. It is the cardinal part of the treatise that imparts knowledge regarding successful modes of therapeutic administration. Among the ancient Ayurvedic texts collectively called ''Brihattrayi'' (three major texts), only the [[Charak Samhita]] holds Siddhi Sthana as an integral part of the document. This last section of the Samhita has distinct characteristics in comparison to other portions with respect to its contents, arrangement of chapters and addition of much significant information which was not included before.

 

Siddhi Sthana deals with various practical aspects of therapeutic [[Panchakarma]] procedures and its successful administration. It is in continuation of [[Kalpa Sthana]], where various therapeutic formulations are explained. The practical skill of a physician supersedes his theoretical/textual knowledge, especially when it comes to Ayurvedic formulations. Success in managing unpredictable clinical situations evolves from the logical understanding and modifications of therapeutic formulations. In medical practice unexpected situations are not rare. [[Siddhi Sthana]] deals with the scientific explanations of [[Panchakarma]] procedures and details the optimal response of each procedure, major pitfalls in diagnostic outcomes along with possible complications and their management strategies.  

===Scope of Siddhi===

===Scope of Siddhi===

The term ''Siddhi'' literally means personified perfection or success.<ref>Available from http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?tran_input=siddhI&direct=se&script=hk&link=yes&mode=3 retrieved on April 25, 2019</ref>. Success attained by chance (''yadrischha'') is not considered as ideal or repeatable. Further, ''siddhi'' should be justified with ''tarka'' (logical reasoning). Also,''tarka'' is formulated depending on ''yukti'' (rational analysis). When multiple causative factors are operating in an outcome, ''yukti'' examines the genuineness of causal relationship between exposures to the causative factors and outcome. It is an intellectual exercise supported by proper reasoning and thinking. The role of multiple causative factors operating for an outcome is very genuine especially in a biological system like human body. There are various reasons behind any outcome which is either success or failure. That is why consideration of various variables like ''dushya'' (vitiated factors), ''desha'' (patient’s body and living place), ''bala'' (strength), ''kala'' (season and time of administration) etc. are very important in Ayurvedic health care system. Repeated success in therapeutic attempts assures one of ''siddhi''. Reproducibility is the hallmark feature of scientific methods and is underscored in the concept of ''yukti''. Charak categorically states that the concept of ''siddhi'' is established on the basis of ''yukti'' principle. ''Yukti'' itself is dependent on ''matra'' (posology) and ''kala'' (time of administration). Ascertaining the optimal dose at optimal time is the key to successful outcome in therapeutics. Hence [[Siddhi Sthana]] can be considered as the portion of [[Charak Samhita]] where the philosophical principle of ''yukti'' associates with siddhi, the pragmatic success.  

The term ''Siddhi'' literally means personified perfection or success.<ref>Available from http://spokensanskrit.org/index.php?tran_input=siddhI&direct=se&script=hk&link=yes&mode=3 retrieved on April 25, 2019</ref>. Success attained by chance (''yadrischha'') is not considered as ideal or repeatable. Further, ''siddhi'' should be justified with ''tarka'' (logical reasoning). Also,''tarka'' is formulated depending on ''yukti'' (rational analysis). When multiple causative factors are operating in an outcome, ''yukti'' examines the genuineness of causal relationship between exposures to the causative factors and outcome. It is an intellectual exercise supported by proper reasoning and thinking. The role of multiple causative factors operating for an outcome is very genuine especially in a biological system like human body. There are various reasons behind any outcome which is either success or failure. That is why consideration of various variables like ''dushya'' (vitiated factors), ''desha'' (patient’s body and living place), ''bala'' (strength), ''kala'' (season and time of administration) etc. are very important in Ayurvedic health care system. Repeated success in therapeutic attempts assures one of ''siddhi''. Reproducibility is the hallmark feature of scientific methods and is underscored in the concept of ''yukti''. Charak categorically states that the concept of ''siddhi'' is established on the basis of ''yukti'' principle. ''Yukti'' itself is dependent on ''matra'' (posology) and ''kala'' (time of administration). Ascertaining the optimal dose at optimal time is the key to successful outcome in therapeutics. Hence [[Siddhi Sthana]] can be considered as the portion of [[Charak Samhita]] where the philosophical principle of ''yukti'' associates with siddhi, the pragmatic success.

==Salient features==

==Salient features==

Let us examine certain salient features of [[Siddhi Sthana]]. It is the first ever compiled discussion on one to one interaction between the learner and his preceptor over the standard operating procedures (SOP) of [[Panchakarma]] in Ayurveda. Among five therapeutic procedures, Siddhi Sthanahas has highlighted ''basti''. Major share of the text has been devoted in explaining various aspects of ''basti'', its importance, types, clinical relevance and practical aspects. The procedural details of ''vamana'' and ''virechana'' are conferred less. This may probably be because it has to be read in continuation with [[Kalpa Sthana]] where details of ''vamana'' as well as ''virechana'' formulations and their modus operandi have been given. Moreover, procedure of ''vamana'' and ''virechana'' had been previously explained in [[Sutra Sthana]] in an exclusive chapter. So the omitted details of ''basti'', are explained with more significance. ''Basti'' has been equated to half of the whole treatment or as the whole treatment itself. The minute details of observations seen in day to day clinical practice like, reasons for ''basti'' medicine for not reaching its destination, reasons for long retention without expulsion or early expulsion etc. are mentioned along with optimal responses of basti procedures. [[Siddhi Sthana]] can be the first text to have explained minute details of ''basti'' procedure from material of nozzle, its shape and size and the logical reasons for lying in the left lateral position while administering.  

Let us examine certain salient features of [[Siddhi Sthana]]. It is the first ever compiled discussion on one to one interaction between the learner and his preceptor over the standard operating procedures (SOP) of [[Panchakarma]] in [[Ayurveda]]. Among five therapeutic procedures, Siddhi Sthanahas has highlighted ''basti''. Major share of the text has been devoted in explaining various aspects of ''basti'', its importance, types, clinical relevance and practical aspects. The procedural details of ''vamana'' and ''virechana'' are conferred less. This may probably be because it has to be read in continuation with [[Kalpa Sthana]] where details of ''vamana'' as well as ''virechana'' formulations and their modus operandi have been given. Moreover, procedure of ''vamana'' and ''virechana'' had been previously explained in [[Sutra Sthana]] in an exclusive chapter. So the omitted details of ''basti'', are explained with more significance. ''Basti'' has been equated to half of the whole treatment or as the whole treatment itself. The minute details of observations seen in day to day clinical practice like, reasons for ''basti'' medicine for not reaching its destination, reasons for long retention without expulsion or early expulsion etc. are mentioned along with optimal responses of basti procedures. [[Siddhi Sthana]] can be the first text to have explained minute details of ''basti'' procedure from material of nozzle, its shape and size and the logical reasons for lying in the left lateral position while administering.  

==Glimpses of chapters==

==Glimpses of chapters==