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Charaka asks whether life exists after death or not.  Some support the idea of rebirth or reincarnation on the basis of scriptures but others do not. If the cause of birth is only attributed to parents, it is accepting only that which is perceptible. If only ''swabhava'' (natural trait or instinct) is considered as a reason (which does not sound to be a compelling reason), it is denying the existence of God. ''Paranirmana'' is accepted as the cause for birth, since it considers the existence of God, and if ''yadruchcha'' (supernatural power) is the only reason attributed to birth, then it supports the theory of supernatural power but does not support the existence of God.

Charaka asks whether life exists after death or not.  Some support the idea of rebirth or reincarnation on the basis of scriptures but others do not. If the cause of birth is only attributed to parents, it is accepting only that which is perceptible. If only ''swabhava'' (natural trait or instinct) is considered as a reason (which does not sound to be a compelling reason), it is denying the existence of God. ''Paranirmana'' is accepted as the cause for birth, since it considers the existence of God, and if ''yadruchcha'' (supernatural power) is the only reason attributed to birth, then it supports the theory of supernatural power but does not support the existence of God.

==== Four pariksha and their clinical significance ====

==== Four ''Pariksha'' and their clinical significance ====

The theory of reincarnation is explained by means of fourfold parikshas (examinations)- aptopadesha, pratkysha, anuman and yukti. These are considered to be the correct means of getting information regarding an individual’s birth and therefore, play a significant role in the diagnosis of diseases and deciding the course of treatment to be employed. In Vimana Sthana, Charaka considers the first three types of pariksha- aptopdesha, pratyaksha and anuman as acceptable means of examination. One should first examine the patient with the help of all the parikshas and then diagnose the disease. One should acquire knowledge systematically through "aptopadesha" followed by pratyakhsha and anumana. Use of all the three types of examination is recommended, and not any one of them alone, [Cha.Vi 4/5-1][13]  

The theory of reincarnation is explained by means of fourfold ''parikshas'' (examinations)- ''aptopadesha, pratkysha, anumana'' and ''yukti''. These are considered to be the correct means of getting information regarding an individual’s birth and therefore, play a significant role in the diagnosis of diseases and deciding the course of treatment to be employed. In [[Vimana Sthana]], Charaka considers the first three types of ''pariksha'', i.e., ''aptopdesha, pratyaksha'' and ''anumana'' as acceptable means of examination. One should first examine the patient with the help of all the ''parikshas'' and then diagnose the disease. One should acquire knowledge systematically through "aptopadesha" followed by ''pratyakhsha'' and ''anumana''. Use of all the three types of examination is recommended, and not any one of them alone [Cha.Vi 4/5-1][13]

==== Aptopdesha-Clinical Significance: [Ch. Vi.4/6] ====

==== Aptopdesha-Clinical Significance: [Ch. Vi.4/6] ====