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Now we shall explain the chapter on “Three desires of life”. Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]
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Now we shall expound the chapter "Tistraishaniya" (Three Desires of Life and important triads). Thus said Lord Atreya. [1-2]
    
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All the objects in this universe have ''bhava'' (presence) and ''abhava'' (absence) which can be recognized by their ''yoga'' (proper maintenance), ''ayoga'' (non utilization), ''atiyoga'' (excessive utilization) and ''mithyayoga'' (improper utilization). Because ''bhava'' needs ''yukti'' (reasoning) for recognition but ''abhava'' does not depend on ''yukti''. [44]
 
All the objects in this universe have ''bhava'' (presence) and ''abhava'' (absence) which can be recognized by their ''yoga'' (proper maintenance), ''ayoga'' (non utilization), ''atiyoga'' (excessive utilization) and ''mithyayoga'' (improper utilization). Because ''bhava'' needs ''yukti'' (reasoning) for recognition but ''abhava'' does not depend on ''yukti''. [44]
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Thus ends the work by Agnivesha, redacted by Charak of [[Sutra Sthana]] eleventh chapter on “Three desires of life”. [11]
 
Thus ends the work by Agnivesha, redacted by Charak of [[Sutra Sthana]] eleventh chapter on “Three desires of life”. [11]
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== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' / Fundamental Principles ==
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== Tattva Vimarsha (Fundamental Principles) ==
 
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* Three basic desires to be fulfilled are: ''Praneshana'' (desire for life), ''Dhaneshana'' (desire for wealth (livelihood)), ''Paralokeshana'' (desire for the other world (after death)). [3]
 
* Three basic desires to be fulfilled are: ''Praneshana'' (desire for life), ''Dhaneshana'' (desire for wealth (livelihood)), ''Paralokeshana'' (desire for the other world (after death)). [3]
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Human being is most intelligent of all the living beings on this earth. After satisfying the basic needs for living i.e. food, clothing, shelter etc. humans tried to find out the reason behind their birth and what are the goals to be achieved in this life. The results of the search lead to the origin of ‘Philosophy’ to find the answer and to find solutions to the worldly sorrows. Animals eat, drink, reproduce and die, but humans are not like animals, they live in society, they have various duties to perform. To set the moral, social duties and also code of conduct to live in society, religion was developed, all the things exist in this world are respected, energies were worshiped and given extreme importance, many ancient scriptures were written which taught the way of leading life.
 
Human being is most intelligent of all the living beings on this earth. After satisfying the basic needs for living i.e. food, clothing, shelter etc. humans tried to find out the reason behind their birth and what are the goals to be achieved in this life. The results of the search lead to the origin of ‘Philosophy’ to find the answer and to find solutions to the worldly sorrows. Animals eat, drink, reproduce and die, but humans are not like animals, they live in society, they have various duties to perform. To set the moral, social duties and also code of conduct to live in society, religion was developed, all the things exist in this world are respected, energies were worshiped and given extreme importance, many ancient scriptures were written which taught the way of leading life.
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After gaining the knowledge about the classification of diseases, the routes of manifestation and the nomenclature of diseases must be known, hence the routes of disease manifestation are described.
 
After gaining the knowledge about the classification of diseases, the routes of manifestation and the nomenclature of diseases must be known, hence the routes of disease manifestation are described.
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=== Three ''rogamargas'' (routes for disease manifestation) ===
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=== Three rogamarga (pathways of disease manifestation) ===
 
 
 
In the process of ''sthana samshraya doshas'' after circulating all over the body, get accumulated in ''dushyas'' in particular ''strotas'', next step is ''dosha- dushya sammurchhana'', ''doshas'' vitiate the ''dushyas'' and first produce premonitory symptoms. The manifestation of symptoms of disease follows a route depending upon the movement of vitiated ''doshas'' inside the body and the involvement of ''strotas''. [[Ayurveda]] considers three ''rogamargas'' or ''rogayatana''/ routes for manifestation of diseases - ''shakha'' (''bahya rogamarga'': ''twachha'' and ''raktadi dhatus'' - periphery), ''marma asthisandhi'' (''madhyam rogamarga'': Vital organs, bones, joints & ligaments-tendons), ''kostha'' (''abhyantara rogamarga'': Gastrointestinal tract and central part of body). The diseases manifesting in particular ''rogamarga'' is also described.  
 
In the process of ''sthana samshraya doshas'' after circulating all over the body, get accumulated in ''dushyas'' in particular ''strotas'', next step is ''dosha- dushya sammurchhana'', ''doshas'' vitiate the ''dushyas'' and first produce premonitory symptoms. The manifestation of symptoms of disease follows a route depending upon the movement of vitiated ''doshas'' inside the body and the involvement of ''strotas''. [[Ayurveda]] considers three ''rogamargas'' or ''rogayatana''/ routes for manifestation of diseases - ''shakha'' (''bahya rogamarga'': ''twachha'' and ''raktadi dhatus'' - periphery), ''marma asthisandhi'' (''madhyam rogamarga'': Vital organs, bones, joints & ligaments-tendons), ''kostha'' (''abhyantara rogamarga'': Gastrointestinal tract and central part of body). The diseases manifesting in particular ''rogamarga'' is also described.  
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Charkapani has commented that three ''rogamargas'' <ref name=ref15>Mahamohpadhyaya Sri Gangadhar Kaviratna Kaviraja Edited & Revised by Kaviraj Shree Narendranath Sengupta & Lalai Sengupta, Charak Samhita by The Great Sage Bhagavata  Agnivesha, thoroughly revised by Maharsi Charak & Dridhabala with [[Ayurveda]]dipika Commentaries of Srimat Chakrapani Datta & Jalpakalpataru Explanatory notes & Annotations, Sutra Sthana (First part), Chowkhambha Orientalia, Delhi, Third edition, ISBN: 978-81-89469-30-6. </ref> include ''marma asthi sandhi'' as one route, ''shakha'' nomenculature is given for the practical purpose, as the ''dhatus'' here are like the branches of tree. ''Twachha'' denotes here the ''rasa dhatu'' which is present in ''twachha''(skin), directly it is not stated as ''rasa'', as it is different from the ''rasa dhatu'' present in ''hridaya'' (heart). The vitiation of ''rasa'' residing in ''hridaya'' is considered in ''kostha'', also the vitiated ''rakta dhatu'' which is present in ''yakrita'' (liver) and ''pleeha'' (spleen). ''Ama sthana – amashaya'' (stomach), ''agni sthana'' (site of ''agni''- pancreas), site of digested food –''pakwashaya'' (terminal ileum and large intestine), ''mutrashaya'' (urinary bladder), ''rudhir sthana'' (''yakrita''-liver, ''pleeha''- spleen), ''hridaya'' (heart), ''unduka'' (caecum), ''phuphhupus'' (lungs) are considered as part of ''kostha'' (Su.Chi.2). ''Asthi sandhi'' stands for the joints and the tendons and ligaments. The description of ''rogamarga'' helps in knowing the prognosis of diseases.  
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Charkapani has commented that three ''rogamarga'' <ref name=ref15>Mahamohpadhyaya Sri Gangadhar Kaviratna Kaviraja Edited & Revised by Kaviraj Shree Narendranath Sengupta & Lalai Sengupta, Charak Samhita by The Great Sage Bhagavata  Agnivesha, thoroughly revised by Maharsi Charak & Dridhabala with [[Ayurveda]]dipika Commentaries of Srimat Chakrapani Datta & Jalpakalpataru Explanatory notes & Annotations, Sutra Sthana (First part), Chowkhambha Orientalia, Delhi, Third edition, ISBN: 978-81-89469-30-6. </ref> include ''marma asthi sandhi'' as one route, ''shakha'' nomenculature is given for the practical purpose, as the ''dhatus'' here are like the branches of tree. ''Twachha'' denotes here the ''rasa dhatu'' which is present in ''twachha''(skin), directly it is not stated as ''rasa'', as it is different from the ''rasa dhatu'' present in ''hridaya'' (heart). The vitiation of ''rasa'' residing in ''hridaya'' is considered in ''kostha'', also the vitiated ''rakta dhatu'' which is present in ''yakrita'' (liver) and ''pleeha'' (spleen). ''Ama sthana – amashaya'' (stomach), ''agni sthana'' (site of ''agni''- pancreas), site of digested food –''pakwashaya'' (terminal ileum and large intestine), ''mutrashaya'' (urinary bladder), ''rudhir sthana'' (''yakrita''-liver, ''pleeha''- spleen), ''hridaya'' (heart), ''unduka'' (caecum), ''phuphhupus'' (lungs) are considered as part of ''kostha'' (Su.Chi.2). ''Asthi sandhi'' stands for the joints and the tendons and ligaments. The description of ''rogamarga'' helps in knowing the prognosis of diseases.  
    
[[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 28 has explained the causes responsible for the movement of ''doshas'' from ''kostha'' to ''shakha''. Due to strenuous exercise, hyperfunctioning of ''agni'' (digestive power), non-observance of wholesome regimen and the pressure of vitiated ''vata'' ''dosha'' causes movement of ''doshas'' from ''kostha'' to ''shakhas'', they remain there till further aggravation. If already in stage of aggravation, then only they produce disease (Ch. Su.28/31-32). The factors responsible for the movement of ''doshas'' from ''shakha'' to ''kostha'' are also mentioned, aggravation of ''doshas'', increase in their fluidity, ''paka'' (suppuration), by the removal of the obstruction at the entrance of the channels and reduced pressure of ''vata dosha''. This knowledge helps in planning the treatment for the vitiated ''doshas'' accumulated in particular ''rogamarga''.
 
[[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 28 has explained the causes responsible for the movement of ''doshas'' from ''kostha'' to ''shakha''. Due to strenuous exercise, hyperfunctioning of ''agni'' (digestive power), non-observance of wholesome regimen and the pressure of vitiated ''vata'' ''dosha'' causes movement of ''doshas'' from ''kostha'' to ''shakhas'', they remain there till further aggravation. If already in stage of aggravation, then only they produce disease (Ch. Su.28/31-32). The factors responsible for the movement of ''doshas'' from ''shakha'' to ''kostha'' are also mentioned, aggravation of ''doshas'', increase in their fluidity, ''paka'' (suppuration), by the removal of the obstruction at the entrance of the channels and reduced pressure of ''vata dosha''. This knowledge helps in planning the treatment for the vitiated ''doshas'' accumulated in particular ''rogamarga''.
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When an individual gets ill, there is need of a physician therefore the qualities of physician are described to choose a good knowledgeable physician for better treatment.
 
When an individual gets ill, there is need of a physician therefore the qualities of physician are described to choose a good knowledgeable physician for better treatment.
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Three types of physicians are mentioned- ''Chhadmachara'' (Pseudophysician or Quack), ''siddhasadhit'' (feigned physician) and ''jivitabhisara'' (genuine physician). In the ancient times, there were people practising medicine without appropriate knowledge about the science, Charak has mentioned the qualities of physician to whom we should rely upon for treatment and to keep away from the quacks and the dangers of getting treated from them, even loosing life.
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Three types of physicians are mentioned- ''Chhadmachara'' (Pseudophysician or Quack), ''siddhasadhit'' (feigned physician) and ''jivitabhisara'' (genuine physician). In the ancient times, there were people practicing medicine without appropriate knowledge about the science, Charak has mentioned the qualities of a physician to whom we should rely upon for treatment and to keep away from the quacks and the dangers of getting treated from them, even losing a life.
    
[[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 1 ([[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya]]), verse 124<ref name=ref3/> states the qualities of good physician as, ‘one who examines the patient and in consonance with habitat, time, individual variations, applies appropriate medicine is best physician’. The medicine which can cure disease is best medicine and the physician who can give relief to the patients of their ailments is best physician. The wise person who aspires to be physician should acquire the qualities of physician, knowledge of science and also the practical knowledge of the diseases and medicine, to become life saver.
 
[[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 1 ([[Deerghanjiviteeya Adhyaya]]), verse 124<ref name=ref3/> states the qualities of good physician as, ‘one who examines the patient and in consonance with habitat, time, individual variations, applies appropriate medicine is best physician’. The medicine which can cure disease is best medicine and the physician who can give relief to the patients of their ailments is best physician. The wise person who aspires to be physician should acquire the qualities of physician, knowledge of science and also the practical knowledge of the diseases and medicine, to become life saver.
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After the detail description about the treating physician, three types of therapies are described.
 
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Three types of therapies are mentioned: ''daivavyapashraya'' (spiritual therapy), ''yuktivyapasharaya'' (therapy based on reasoning) and ''satvavajaya'' (psychotherapy). In [[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 1, verse 58, the treatment modalities for somatic diseases is ''daivavyapasharaya'' and for psychological diseases is ''satvavajaya'':
 
Three types of therapies are mentioned: ''daivavyapashraya'' (spiritual therapy), ''yuktivyapasharaya'' (therapy based on reasoning) and ''satvavajaya'' (psychotherapy). In [[Sutra Sthana]] Chapter 1, verse 58, the treatment modalities for somatic diseases is ''daivavyapasharaya'' and for psychological diseases is ''satvavajaya'':
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#तिसस्रैषणa –tisrai aṣaṇīya- tisra ShaNIya = three desires
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#परलोक – paralōk – paraloka = world after death, heaven
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#आप्त – āptās – AptA = enlightened persons
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#प्रत्यक्ष -pratyakṣa- pratyakSha = direct perception
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#अनुमान – anumāna –anumAnaM =inference
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#युक्ति – yukti- yukti = reasoning
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#उपस्तम्भ –upastambhā- upastambhA = supporting pillars
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#प्रज्ञापराध – prajñāparādha - praj~jAparAdha = intellectual blasphesmy
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#आयतन –āyatan- Ayatan =Causes of diseases
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#भिषज- bhiṣaja- bhiShaja = physician
   
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