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|title = [[Charaka Samhita]] Siddhi Sthana

|title = [[Charak Samhita]] Siddhi Sthana

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|data7 = [[Kalpana Siddhi]], [[Panchakarmiya Siddhi]], [[Bastisutriyam Siddhi]], [[Snehavyapat Siddhi]], [[Netrabastivyapat Siddhi]], [[Vamana Virechana Vyapat Siddhi]], [[Bastivyapat Siddhi]], [[Prasrita Yogiyam Siddhi]], [[Trimarmiya Siddhi]], [[Basti Siddhi]], [[Phalamatra Siddhi]], [[Uttar Basti Siddhi]]}}

|data7 = [[Kalpana Siddhi]], [[Panchakarmiya Siddhi]], [[Bastisutriyam Siddhi]], [[Snehavyapat Siddhi]], [[Netrabastivyapat Siddhi]], [[Vamana Virechana Vyapat Siddhi]], [[Bastivyapat Siddhi]], [[Prasrita Yogiyam Siddhi]], [[Trimarmiya Siddhi]], [[Basti Siddhi]], [[Phalamatra Siddhi]], [[Uttar Basti Siddhi]]}}

<div style="text-align:justify;">[[Siddhi Sthana]] occupies a unique place within the extensive body of Ayurvedic knowledge that is [[Charaka 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 [[Charaka Samhita]] holds [[Siddhi Sthana]] as an integral part of the document. This last section of the [[Charaka 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. The portion of [[Siddhi Sthana]] was not available in [[Charaka Samhita]] during ninth century AD and was considered as missing. Later it was Dridhabala, the Kashmiri exponent and resident of the ancient city of Panchanadapura (modern day Panjore, in Kashmir) who did an immense literary work of completing the [[Charaka Samhita]] by compiling several important treatises of that time. He added seventeen chapters of [[Chikitsa Sthana]], whole of [[Kalpa Sthana]] and [[Siddhi Sthana]]. Hence he is also known as the expounder of the [[Charaka Samhita]].

<div style="text-align:justify;">[[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 [[Charak 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. The portion of [[Siddhi Sthana]] was not available in [[Charak Samhita]] during ninth century AD and was considered as missing. Later it was Dridhabala, the Kashmiri exponent and resident of the ancient city of Panchanadapura (modern day Panjore, in Kashmir) who did an immense literary work of completing the [[Charak Samhita]] by compiling several important treatises of that time. He added seventeen chapters of [[Chikitsa Sthana]], whole of [[Kalpa Sthana]] and [[Siddhi Sthana]]. Hence he is also known as the expounder of the [[Charak Samhita]].

In precise terms, ''siddhi'' is defined as successful administration of therapeutic procedures. [[Siddhi Sthana]] deals with various practical aspects of [[Panchakarma]] procedures and is the 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 on 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.  

In precise terms, ''siddhi'' is defined as successful administration of therapeutic procedures. [[Siddhi Sthana]] deals with various practical aspects of [[Panchakarma]] procedures and is the 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 on 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.  

As mentioned earlier, ''siddhi'' means success. 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 medicine. 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''. Charaka 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 [[Charaka Samhita]] where the philosophical principle of ''yukti'' associates with siddhi, the pragmatic success.  

As mentioned earlier, ''siddhi'' means success. 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 medicine. 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.  

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 Sthana]] has highlighted ''basti''. Major share of the text has been devoted in explaining various aspects of ''basti'', its importance, varieties, 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 reason behind 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 Sthana]] has highlighted ''basti''. Major share of the text has been devoted in explaining various aspects of ''basti'', its importance, varieties, 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 reason behind lying in the left lateral position while administering.  

The tenth chapter of [[Siddhi Sthana]] enlists special enema recipes indicated as per ''dosha'' predominance as well as for specific clinical situations.  The eleventh chapter named [[Phalamatra Siddhi]] is unique since it has detailed various fruits useful for enema and it has been presented as proceedings of a symposium participated by eminent physicians of that time. It is astonishing that discussions on enema therapy for animals are also detailed here. It also conveys the message that Ayurvedic physicians were capable enough for managing veterinary issues and successfully administered ''basti'' like procedures in animals. In the last chapter of [[Siddhi Sthana]] the author has highlighted certain excellent enema recipes which are superior in efficacy.  It reinforces the wide clinical applications of variety of ''bastis'' and their customer friendly applications. Eight factors are explained as impediments to be avoided during [[Panchakarma]] procedures. A list of ''yapana basti'' with tremendous clinical efficacy which can be administered even to the outpatient population is detailed in the chapter. The [[Siddhi Sthana]] ends with a note by the author about himself and the method of compilation he has done to fulfill the science in terms of ''uccha shilo cchaayam''(collected the subject matter from different sources like picking up the grains). These verses glorify the humility or modesty of the redactor. The list of ''tantrayukti'' described in the last portion explains the richness of literary perfection possessed by the contributor of the text.  

The tenth chapter of [[Siddhi Sthana]] enlists special enema recipes indicated as per ''dosha'' predominance as well as for specific clinical situations.  The eleventh chapter named [[Phalamatra Siddhi]] is unique since it has detailed various fruits useful for enema and it has been presented as proceedings of a symposium participated by eminent physicians of that time. It is astonishing that discussions on enema therapy for animals are also detailed here. It also conveys the message that Ayurvedic physicians were capable enough for managing veterinary issues and successfully administered ''basti'' like procedures in animals. In the last chapter of [[Siddhi Sthana]] the author has highlighted certain excellent enema recipes which are superior in efficacy.  It reinforces the wide clinical applications of variety of ''bastis'' and their customer friendly applications. Eight factors are explained as impediments to be avoided during [[Panchakarma]] procedures. A list of ''yapana basti'' with tremendous clinical efficacy which can be administered even to the outpatient population is detailed in the chapter. The [[Siddhi Sthana]] ends with a note by the author about himself and the method of compilation he has done to fulfill the science in terms of ''uccha shilo cchaayam''(collected the subject matter from different sources like picking up the grains). These verses glorify the humility or modesty of the redactor. The list of ''tantrayukti'' described in the last portion explains the richness of literary perfection possessed by the contributor of the text.  

From a bird eye view on [[Siddhi Sthana]] it can be stated that this portion of [[Charaka Samhita]] has given much importance to successful clinical practice of [[Panchakarma]] with minute details of pro and adverse effects of the same. Further it can be seen that [[Siddhi Sthana]] is serving as an add-on note to many overlapped facts not mentioned at other places in [[Charaka Samhita]]. [[Siddhi Sthana]], by explaining the procedures in the most scientific way, dealing with every aspect at the level of SOP (Standard operative procedures), drugs to be used, psychological status as well as  physiological and pathological markers in the patient, serves as a part that makes [[Charaka Samhita]] complete. </div>

From a bird eye view on [[Siddhi Sthana]] it can be stated that this portion of [[Charak Samhita]] has given much importance to successful clinical practice of [[Panchakarma]] with minute details of pro and adverse effects of the same. Further it can be seen that [[Siddhi Sthana]] is serving as an add-on note to many overlapped facts not mentioned at other places in [[Charak Samhita]]. [[Siddhi Sthana]], by explaining the procedures in the most scientific way, dealing with every aspect at the level of SOP (Standard operative procedures), drugs to be used, psychological status as well as  physiological and pathological markers in the patient, serves as a part that makes [[Charak Samhita]] complete. </div>