Chapter 5.11: Light-based Prognosis (Anujyotiyam Indriyam / अनुज्योतीयम् इन्द्रियम्)

This chapter explicates the signs and symptoms of imminent death due to diminution of Agni (factor responsible for digestion and metabolism). The components of life like lifespan, strength, complexion, enthusiasm, health, growth, luster, and immunity are dependent upon the status of agni. Diminution of its power causes generalized symptoms indicative of imminent death. Declaration of the estimated time for death might be based on experience of many experts of that time, which can now be reestabl

Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan by Vagbhata

Indriya Sthana Chapter 11. Signs and Symptoms of Imminent Death caused due to diminution of Agni This chapter explicates the signs and symptoms of imminent death due to diminution of Agni (factor responsible for digestion and metabolism). The components of life like lifespan, strength, complexion, enthusiasm, health, growth, luster, and immunity are dependent upon the status of agni. Diminution of its power causes generalized symptoms indicative of imminent death. Declaration of the estimated time for death might be based on experience of many experts of that time, which can now be reestablished in light of present scientific developments. The clinical signs and symptoms given in this chapter are useful as an additional information for assessment of prognosis. Keywords: Anujyoti, Arishta, Bali,Agni, digestion.