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A person who poses like a wealthy, famous, knowledgeable and ''siddha'' (expert) person, but in reality is not like so, belongs to the category of feigned physicians.

A person who poses like a wealthy, famous, knowledgeable and ''siddha'' (expert) person, but in reality is not like so, belongs to the category of feigned physicians.

Practical use of various therapies and the deep knowledge of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] science, having insight, famous, successful, capable of giving happiness to the patients are ''Jivitabhisara'' (saviour of life), the qualities of genuine physician. [50-53]

Practical use of various therapies and the deep knowledge of Ayurveda science, having insight, famous, successful, capable of giving happiness to the patients are ''Jivitabhisara'' (saviour of life), the qualities of genuine physician. [50-53]

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To maintain health, triad of ''upasthambha'' (supporting pillars) are advised, if the ''upasthambhas'' are properly followed then one is bestowed with good physical strength, the triad of ''balas'' (strength) is mentioned. If someone is involved in ''nidana sevana'' (exposure to etiological factors) diseases will occur, so the triad of causative factors is explained, these factors may lead to diseases which are again of three types. These diseases manifest in body by three routes, to cure the diseases physician is necessary, so to check best of physicians three types of physicians are described. When good physician is selected, he will try to cure the disease by the means of various therapies, which are of three types, when the bodily ''doshas'' get vitiated and cause diseases, then, three types of therapies can be done to cure those diseases is explained. In this manner every factor described in this chapter is interrelated with each other.

To maintain health, triad of ''upasthambha'' (supporting pillars) are advised, if the ''upasthambhas'' are properly followed then one is bestowed with good physical strength, the triad of ''balas'' (strength) is mentioned. If someone is involved in ''nidana sevana'' (exposure to etiological factors) diseases will occur, so the triad of causative factors is explained, these factors may lead to diseases which are again of three types. These diseases manifest in body by three routes, to cure the diseases physician is necessary, so to check best of physicians three types of physicians are described. When good physician is selected, he will try to cure the disease by the means of various therapies, which are of three types, when the bodily ''doshas'' get vitiated and cause diseases, then, three types of therapies can be done to cure those diseases is explained. In this manner every factor described in this chapter is interrelated with each other.

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] is the art and science of life, it is ''astika darshana'' (believes in God). It is believed that human life is blessed and it is bestowed as a result of good deeds in many past lives. It is essential for humans to get involved in good deeds so that the life will be happier.  The present chapter discusses the desires to be fulfilled in present birth and to achieve good life in next world after death. This chapter is designated as [[Tistraishaniya Adhyaya]]<ref>R. K. Sharma, Bhagwan Dash , Charak samhita (Text with English Translation & Critical Exposition based on Cakrapani Datta’s Ayurveda Dipika), Vol I, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi, First Edition: 1976, ISBN: 81-7080-012-9, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 11. </ref>, (Tisra+ Eshana+Cha), the word ''tistraishana'' is formed by the union of ''tistra''+ ''eshana''. It begins with the description about three ''eshanas'' or pursuits of life, longevity, acquiring wealth and happiness in next world. ''eshantye anevishante eti aeshana''= ''echha'' <ref>Prof. K. R. Srikantha Murthy, Charak Samhita (English translation of the text along with commentary of Cakrapani data, Appendix etc.), Vol I, Sutra Sthana & Nidana Sthana, First edition -2004, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi. </ref> one which is searched and has some initiation.<ref name=ref3>L. D. Dwivedi, co-commentators: Dr. B.K. Dwivedi, Dr.P.K. Goswami, Charak samhita: by Sri. Chakrapani Datta ‘Ayurved Dipika’ vyakha and ‘Ayurved Dipika’ ki TatvaPrakashini hindi vyakha Tatha Yatra-Tatra Sri GangadharaViratna krita “Jalpakalpataru’ ki hindi vyakha aevum Sholakanusara Anukramanika sahita. Vol I, Sutra Sthana, Chowkhamba Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi, Edition I, Vik. Sam. 2064, year 2007, ISBN: 978-81-218-02326. </ref>  <ref>Prof. Y.G.Joshi, Charak Samhita by, Sri Chakrapanidattavirachit AyurvedaDipika vyakha, Marathi translation and Yashvant commentary (vol-I), Vaidmitra Prakashana, 709, Sadishavapeth, Pune-411030, first edition (5 oct 2003).  </ref>

Ayurveda is the art and science of life, it is ''astika darshana'' (believes in God). It is believed that human life is blessed and it is bestowed as a result of good deeds in many past lives. It is essential for humans to get involved in good deeds so that the life will be happier.  The present chapter discusses the desires to be fulfilled in present birth and to achieve good life in next world after death. This chapter is designated as [[Tistraishaniya Adhyaya]]<ref>R. K. Sharma, Bhagwan Dash , Charak samhita (Text with English Translation & Critical Exposition based on Cakrapani Datta’s Ayurveda Dipika), Vol I, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi, First Edition: 1976, ISBN: 81-7080-012-9, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 11. </ref>, (Tisra+ Eshana+Cha), the word ''tistraishana'' is formed by the union of ''tistra''+ ''eshana''. It begins with the description about three ''eshanas'' or pursuits of life, longevity, acquiring wealth and happiness in next world. ''eshantye anevishante eti aeshana''= ''echha'' <ref>Prof. K. R. Srikantha Murthy, Charak Samhita (English translation of the text along with commentary of Cakrapani data, Appendix etc.), Vol I, Sutra Sthana & Nidana Sthana, First edition -2004, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi. </ref> one which is searched and has some initiation.<ref name=ref3>L. D. Dwivedi, co-commentators: Dr. B.K. Dwivedi, Dr.P.K. Goswami, Charak samhita: by Sri. Chakrapani Datta ‘Ayurved Dipika’ vyakha and ‘Ayurved Dipika’ ki TatvaPrakashini hindi vyakha Tatha Yatra-Tatra Sri GangadharaViratna krita “Jalpakalpataru’ ki hindi vyakha aevum Sholakanusara Anukramanika sahita. Vol I, Sutra Sthana, Chowkhamba Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi, Edition I, Vik. Sam. 2064, year 2007, ISBN: 978-81-218-02326. </ref>  <ref>Prof. Y.G.Joshi, Charak Samhita by, Sri Chakrapanidattavirachit AyurvedaDipika vyakha, Marathi translation and Yashvant commentary (vol-I), Vaidmitra Prakashana, 709, Sadishavapeth, Pune-411030, first edition (5 oct 2003).  </ref>

==== Importance of Three ====

==== Importance of Three ====

''Dasha pranayatana'' or the ten important resorts of life are two temples, three vital organs (head, heart and bladder), throat, blood, semen, ''ojas'' and rectum. The physician who has knowledge of these resorts, senses, knowledge of science similar to  

''Dasha pranayatana'' or the ten important resorts of life are two temples, three vital organs (head, heart and bladder), throat, blood, semen, ''ojas'' and rectum. The physician who has knowledge of these resorts, senses, knowledge of science similar to  

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] (all medical fields), reason of consciousness- soul, causes of diseases and recovery from diseases is known as “Saviour of life”. Those who are born in noble families, who have deep knowledge of science, who are skillful in preparing medicines, who have vast practical experience of treating patients medically and surgically, who are hygienic, self controlled, well equipped, sense organs functioning normally, well acquainted with the symptoms of disease and the ''prakriti'' of patient and having the knowledge of the etiological factors of diseases are the saviours of life of patients. Two types of physicians are described by Charaka in [[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 29 - ''pranabhisara vaidya'' (saviour of life) and ''rogabhisara vaidya'' (bad physician/votaries of diseases), the qualities of these may be referred to [[Sutra Sthana]] chapter 30, “pallavaghrahita vidya” the physicians with superficial knowledge and their qualities are described (verse 72- 77).  

Ayurveda (all medical fields), reason of consciousness- soul, causes of diseases and recovery from diseases is known as “Saviour of life”. Those who are born in noble families, who have deep knowledge of science, who are skillful in preparing medicines, who have vast practical experience of treating patients medically and surgically, who are hygienic, self controlled, well equipped, sense organs functioning normally, well acquainted with the symptoms of disease and the ''prakriti'' of patient and having the knowledge of the etiological factors of diseases are the saviours of life of patients. Two types of physicians are described by Charaka in [[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 29 - ''pranabhisara vaidya'' (saviour of life) and ''rogabhisara vaidya'' (bad physician/votaries of diseases), the qualities of these may be referred to [[Sutra Sthana]] chapter 30, “pallavaghrahita vidya” the physicians with superficial knowledge and their qualities are described (verse 72- 77).  

In present context the utility of this is for selecting doctor for treatment, the qualification of the physician, validity of his medical degree and medical registration, clinical and surgical skills of the physician and the surgeon to whom approaching for treatment. If these things are not checked and the person who is doing treatment is not well qualified, then there is fear of losing money without getting cured and also of losing life.

In present context the utility of this is for selecting doctor for treatment, the qualification of the physician, validity of his medical degree and medical registration, clinical and surgical skills of the physician and the surgeon to whom approaching for treatment. If these things are not checked and the person who is doing treatment is not well qualified, then there is fear of losing money without getting cured and also of losing life.

This is the therapy done by the planned use of drugs, foods and regimen for the treatment of diseases caused by vitiation of bodily ''doshas''. This is widely practiced and is further classified into three types: ''Antahaparimarjana'' (internal purification), ''Bahirparimarjana'' (external purification) and ''Shastrapranidhana'' (surgical therapy). ''Antahaparimarjana'' is administered for the diseases of ''kostha'' also for the diseases of ''shakha'' to losen the vitiated ''doshas'' from ''shakha'' and bring them into ''kostha'', internal medications are prescribed oral drugs, ''vamana, virechana, basti, uttara basti, shirovirechana'' etc. ''Bahirparimarjana'' is the treatment for the diseases of ''shakha'', also ''bahaya snehana''- ''swedana'' or ''purvakarma'' is done for loosening the vitiated ''doshas'' from the ''shakhas'' and bring them into ''kostha'' for elimination. It is also done for skin disorders application of ''snehana, swedana, lepa,'' ointment, dusting powders and unctions etc. details of various formulations for skin disorders are well discussed in [[Sutra Sthana]], Chapter 3 ([[Aragvadhiya Adhyaya]]). ''Shastrapranidhana'', even though not mentioned in detail in Charaka, is the treatment modality for various diseases not cured by medicinal treatment, for the diseases of exogenous factors like trauma, fractures also for diseases like ''arsha, arbuda, granthi'' etc.

This is the therapy done by the planned use of drugs, foods and regimen for the treatment of diseases caused by vitiation of bodily ''doshas''. This is widely practiced and is further classified into three types: ''Antahaparimarjana'' (internal purification), ''Bahirparimarjana'' (external purification) and ''Shastrapranidhana'' (surgical therapy). ''Antahaparimarjana'' is administered for the diseases of ''kostha'' also for the diseases of ''shakha'' to losen the vitiated ''doshas'' from ''shakha'' and bring them into ''kostha'', internal medications are prescribed oral drugs, ''vamana, virechana, basti, uttara basti, shirovirechana'' etc. ''Bahirparimarjana'' is the treatment for the diseases of ''shakha'', also ''bahaya snehana''- ''swedana'' or ''purvakarma'' is done for loosening the vitiated ''doshas'' from the ''shakhas'' and bring them into ''kostha'' for elimination. It is also done for skin disorders application of ''snehana, swedana, lepa,'' ointment, dusting powders and unctions etc. details of various formulations for skin disorders are well discussed in [[Sutra Sthana]], Chapter 3 ([[Aragvadhiya Adhyaya]]). ''Shastrapranidhana'', even though not mentioned in detail in Charaka, is the treatment modality for various diseases not cured by medicinal treatment, for the diseases of exogenous factors like trauma, fractures also for diseases like ''arsha, arbuda, granthi'' etc.

The various causes of the diseases are reasoned out and suitable means and methods are designed to cure, based on fundamental principles of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda] viz. ''Pancha mahabhuta, tridosha, samanya visesha'' etc. <ref name=ref23>A. R. V. Murthy and R. H. Singh, The concept of psychotherapy in ayurveda with special reference to satvavajaya, ancient science of life, vol no. Vi no. 4 april 1987, pages 255 - 261</ref>The path of pathogenesis is broken by the administration of appropriate medicines and by advising suitable diets and regimens. These methods include both internal and external application of medication.  

The various causes of the diseases are reasoned out and suitable means and methods are designed to cure, based on fundamental principles of Ayurveda viz. ''Pancha mahabhuta, tridosha, samanya visesha'' etc. <ref name=ref23>A. R. V. Murthy and R. H. Singh, The concept of psychotherapy in ayurveda with special reference to satvavajaya, ancient science of life, vol no. Vi no. 4 april 1987, pages 255 - 261</ref>The path of pathogenesis is broken by the administration of appropriate medicines and by advising suitable diets and regimens. These methods include both internal and external application of medication.  

In internal treatment category have two types of procedures viz., ''samsodhana'' and ''samsamana'':  

In internal treatment category have two types of procedures viz., ''samsodhana'' and ''samsamana'':