Objective
Sanskrit Name: प्रयोजनम् A declaration that outlines the goals and intentions of a suggested initiative or action. Alternate Name(s): Prayojanam
Observer
Sanskrit Name: द्रष्टा The term “atma” can be synonymously referred to as “soul” or “spirit.” Alternate Name(s): Drashta
Obstetrics, gynecology
Sanskrit Name: प्रसूतितन्त्र, स्त्रीरोग Ayurveda is a clinical specialty focused on addressing women’s health issues and medical concerns. Alternate Name(s): Prasutitanta, StreeRoga
omnipresent
Sanskrit Name: विभु The atma is characterized by its omnipresence, embodying the quality of being present everywhere. Alternate Name(s): Vibhu
Oshadhi
Sanskrit Name: ओषधी A plant that dies after producing fruit or being harvested, like annual crops such as rice, legumes, wheat, or corn. Alternate Name(s): a plant which withers after fructification
Padachatushtayam
Sanskrit Name: पादचतुष्टयम् The four essential components involved in medical treatment are: the physician (vaidya or bhishak), the therapeutic materials (dravya), the support staff or paramedics (upasthata), and the patient (rogi). Alternate Name(s): components of medical practice
Padarthah
Sanskrit Name: पदार्थः The term “meaning” refers to the significance or reference of a word. It encompasses any identifiable and nameable entity, essentially representing an object of experience. Alternate Name(s): object denoted by a word
Pakshah
Sanskrit Name: पक्षः The context in which a cause-and-effect relationship has not been confirmed but is currently under investigation. Alternate Name(s): Subject under investigation
Panchamahabhuta
Sanskrit Name: पञ्चमहाभूत The five fundamental elements, known as panchamahabhuta, are as follows: 1. Space (akasha); 2. Air (vayu); 3. Fire (tejas or agni); 4. Water (jalam); and 5. Earth (prithvi). Alternate Name(s): five elements
Panchavayava-Vakyam
Sanskrit Name: पञ्चावयव-वाक्यम् The term refers to a systematic method for drawing conclusions through five logical steps: assertion (pratijna), justification or rationale for acquiring knowledge (hetu), illustration (drishtanta/audaharaṇa), correlation between the assertion and the illustration (upanaya), and confirmation of the statement (nigamana). Alternate Name(s): five – stepped syllogism