contentment

Sanskrit Name: अलोभः A mental state that is not influenced by avarice, liberation from excessive longing, and impartiality. Alternate Name(s): Alobhah

Contextual repetition

Sanskrit Name: प्रसङ्गः Repetition of a previously cited statement when it acquires relevance in another context Alternate Name(s): Prasangah

Counter – question

Sanskrit Name: प्रत्यनुयोगः An enquiry or cross-examination based on sequential questions Alternate Name(s): Pratyanuyogah

Dashavidha Parikshyabhavah

Sanskrit Name: दशविधपरीक्ष्यभावः (कारण, करण, कार्ययोनि, कार्य, कार्यफल, अनुबन्ध, देशः, कालः, प्रवृत्ति, उपायः) 1. Key elements of a medical assessment: principal factor (karana) 2. Equipment and instruments used (karana) 3. Foundation for treatment (karyayoni) 4. Treatment guidelines or protocols (karya) 5. Short-term results, primary outcomes (karyaphala) 6. Effects over time, long-term consequences (anubandha) 7. Environmental […]

Decision

Sanskrit Name: व्यवसायः Arriving at a clear and unambiguous decision Alternate Name(s): Vyavasayah

decision- making

Sanskrit Name: चिन्तनम् The act of evaluating or assessing the value of a particular action or its possible alternatives. Alternate Name(s): Chintanam

Defensive arguments

Sanskrit Name: जल्पः A discussion where the presenter relies on trivial arguments and unwarranted remarks to support their position and counter that of their rival. Alternate Name(s): Jalpah

delusion

Sanskrit Name: सम्मोहः A psychological condition defined by intense passion or being misdirected. Alternate Name(s): Sammohah

desire, lust

Sanskrit Name: कामः Lust or the yearning for physical gratification is considered one of the four primary objectives of life (puruṣartha). Alternate Name(s): Kamah

determinate perception

Sanskrit Name: सविकल्पकम् Direct perception, observation with specific details of the cognitive process Alternate Name(s): Savikalpakam