Chapter 5.7: Altered Form Prognosis (Pannarupiyam Indriyam / पन्नरूपीयम् इन्द्रियम्)

Indriya Sthana Chapter 7.Fatal signs of changes in shadows, complexion, and luster The seventh chapter Pannarupiyam Indriyam Adhyaya deals with the loss of shadow image in eyes, changes in complexion and luster indicative of imminent death. Difference between shadow and luster is also explained in this chapter with characteristic features of shadows pertaining to each of pancha mahabhuta. The chapter focuses on fatal prognostic features related to complexion and luster. Keywords: shadow image, complexion, luster, chhaya, varna, prabha, pupuliary reaction, signs of death. Note: The chapter deals with the signs of imminent death as indicated by the distortion of the image reflected in the pupil.