Asamavayi-Karanam
Sanskrit Name: असमवायि-कारणम् This category of cause encompasses solely the characteristics (including relational characteristics) that exist within the causal substrate and have a causal connection to the effect. For example, the colored threads contribute to the visual appearance of a fabric. Alternate Name(s): non- inherent cause
Ashtangayurvedah
Sanskrit Name: अष्टाङ्गायुर्वेदः The eight divisions of Ayurveda are as follows: 1. **Kaya Chikitsa**: Focuses on general medicine and the treatment of diseases. 2. **Shalya Tantra**: Involves surgical procedures and techniques. 3. **Shalakya Tantra**: Deals with diseases related to the head and neck, including ENT. 4. **Agada Tantra**: Concentrates on toxicology and the treatment of […]
Atideshah
Sanskrit Name: अतिदेशः An authorial annotation enabling an item of useful knowledge from an external source to be incorporated in the text Alternate Name(s): Extending the scope or inclusiveness of a rule
Atitavekshanam
Sanskrit Name: अतीतावेक्षणम् A reference to previous statements or sections of a text that are relevant to the topic being discussed Alternate Name(s): Retrospective cross referencing
Atma
Sanskrit Name: आत्मा The soul is often regarded as the essence of life and perception, representing the unique self and the conscious aspect within the human body. Alternate Name(s): self
Atmagunah
Sanskrit Name: आत्मगुणः The six characteristics of the self (atma) include: intellect (buddhi), joy (sukha), grief (duḥkha), longing (iccha), distaste (dvesha), and endeavor (prayatna). Alternate Name(s): qualities of self
atomicity
Sanskrit Name: अणुत्व, परमाणु An atom is the most fundamental unit of matter, representing the smallest conceivable entity that retains the properties of an element. It is a key concept in the study of atomism. Alternate Name(s): Anutva, Paramanu
Atyantabhavah
Sanskrit Name: अत्यन्ताभावः Absolute nonexistence, without beginning or end Alternate Name(s): absolute non existance
Avinabhavasambandhah
Sanskrit Name: अविनाभावसंबन्धः The relationship between cause (hetu) and sign (linga) is characterized by sensitivity. This occurs when the sign consistently appears alongside the cause, indicating a reliable association between the symptom and the pathological condition. This consistent presence is termed invariable concomitance or sensitivity. Alternate Name(s): invariable concomitance, sensitivity
Avyabhicharitva
Sanskrit Name: अव्यभिचारित्व The relationship between cause (hetu) and sign (linga) can be characterized by the degree of specificity. When a sign occurs simultaneously with a cause and is exclusive to a specific pathological condition, this phenomenon is termed non-deviation or specificity. Alternate Name(s): Non- deviation specificity