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Thus ends the sixth chapter of [[Sharira Sthana]] on the ‘Analytical Study of the Body’ of Agnivesha’s work as redacted by Charaka.

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' / Fundamental Principles===

*Human body is the site of manifestation of ''chetana'' (consciousness) and a union of factors derived from the five ''mahabhuta'' in a specific proportion that maintains equilibrium.

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*The factors responsible for the maintenance (of the normal span) of life are: ''prakriti sampat'' i.e. equilibrium of ''dosha'' in the constitution of individual, ''guna sampat'' i.e. excellence of the compactness of the body and excellence of hereditary qualities; and ''atma'' ''sampat'' i.e. virtuous acts. (30)

=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' / Applied Inferences===

Concept of analytical knowledge: The concept of analytical knowledge or detailed knowledge of the body elements that is described here is very much similar to the concept of systems biology in contemporary science.

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 *The factors responsible for the maintenance (of the normal span) of life are: ''prakriti sampat'' i.e. equilibrium of ''dosha'' in the constitution of individual, ''guna sampat'' i.e. excellence of the compactness of the body and excellence of hereditary qualities; and ''atma'' ''sampat'' i.e. virtuous acts. (30)
-=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===
+=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' / Applied Inferences===
 Concept of analytical knowledge: The concept of analytical knowledge or detailed knowledge of the body elements that is described here is very much similar to the concept of systems biology in contemporary science.