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=== Introduction ===
 
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Longevity is the desire of most human beings - to lead a healthy and long life. There is also desire for wealth - to enjoy all the worldly pleasures and also spend on spiritual rituals. The process of birth and rebirth is a ''karmic'' cycle and the quality of an individual’s afterlife and the remaining part of his present life depends upon the good and bad deeds done in the life. As a result of good deeds, we can enjoy material (or heavenly) pleasures and lead healthy lives.
 
Longevity is the desire of most human beings - to lead a healthy and long life. There is also desire for wealth - to enjoy all the worldly pleasures and also spend on spiritual rituals. The process of birth and rebirth is a ''karmic'' cycle and the quality of an individual’s afterlife and the remaining part of his present life depends upon the good and bad deeds done in the life. As a result of good deeds, we can enjoy material (or heavenly) pleasures and lead healthy lives.
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The four ''pariksha'' or fourfold methods for getting correct knowledge are explained viz. ''aptopadesha'' (authoritative/scriptural testimony), ''pratyaksha''(direct observation by senses), ''anumana''(inference) by guessing, and ''yukti''(reasoning) by applying intelligence. These four ''pariksha'' are defined vividly and their importance in establishing the theory of reincarnation is explained. Afterwards, the factors in maintenance of good health are described, three ''upastambhas''(supporting pillars of life)- ''ahara''(food), ''swapna''(sleep) and bramhacharya (celibacy). By following these well regulated lifestyle factors, the body is bestowed with strength, increasing the three forms of ''bala'' (strength, immunity) – ''sahaja'' (constitutional strength, immunity), ''kalaja'' (seasonal strength, immunity) and ''yuktikrita'' (acquired immunity). Various diseases may arise if there is stress, unhealthy lifestyle, or through the effects of unhealthy season over the mind and the body. Further this chapter briefly describes three basic causes of diseases, three disease pathways, three types of treatments and therapies, three categories of physicians based on their qualities.
 
The four ''pariksha'' or fourfold methods for getting correct knowledge are explained viz. ''aptopadesha'' (authoritative/scriptural testimony), ''pratyaksha''(direct observation by senses), ''anumana''(inference) by guessing, and ''yukti''(reasoning) by applying intelligence. These four ''pariksha'' are defined vividly and their importance in establishing the theory of reincarnation is explained. Afterwards, the factors in maintenance of good health are described, three ''upastambhas''(supporting pillars of life)- ''ahara''(food), ''swapna''(sleep) and bramhacharya (celibacy). By following these well regulated lifestyle factors, the body is bestowed with strength, increasing the three forms of ''bala'' (strength, immunity) – ''sahaja'' (constitutional strength, immunity), ''kalaja'' (seasonal strength, immunity) and ''yuktikrita'' (acquired immunity). Various diseases may arise if there is stress, unhealthy lifestyle, or through the effects of unhealthy season over the mind and the body. Further this chapter briefly describes three basic causes of diseases, three disease pathways, three types of treatments and therapies, three categories of physicians based on their qualities.
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===Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English Translation===
 
===Sanskrit text, Transliteration and English Translation===

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