CONTENTS.

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CHAPTER CXLII.—Incarnations of Vishnu The Preserver deity in the Hindu trinity, who descends to Earth in various forms to restore cosmic order. and the glory of nuptial fidelity described · ... ... ...	408—411
CHAPTER CXLIII.—The Ramayana The ancient epic poem chronicling the life and journey of Prince Rama. ... ... ...	411—416
CHAPTER CXLIV.—Description of the Harivamsa An important Sanskrit text detailing the lineage of the god Krishna; often considered a supplement to the Mahabharata. ... ...	416—418
CHAPTER CXLV.—The original: "1he" Mahabharata One of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, detailing the struggle between two groups of cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas. ... ... ...	418—422

THE DHANVANTARI SAMHITA A compendium of medical knowledge attributed to Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods and the source of Ayurveda.

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CHAPTER CXLVI.—Description of the Diagnosis Nidanam of all the diseases ... ... ... ... ... ...	422—425
CHAPTER CXLVII — The original: "1he" Diagnosis Nidanam of Fever ... ... ...	426—437
CHAPTER CXLVIII.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of Hemorrhage Raktapittam ... ... ... ... ...	437—439
CHAPTER CXLIX.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of Cough ... ... ...	439—442
CHAPTER CL.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of Dyspnoea Difficult or labored breathing. ... ... ...	442—444
CHAPTER CLI.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of Hiccup ... ... ...	444—445
CHAPTER CLII.—The original: "1 he" Diagnosis Nidanam of pulmonary consumption ...	445—449
CHAPTER CLIII — The original: "1he" Diagnosis Nidanam of Aversion to food ...	449—450
CHAPTER CLIV.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of heart-disease ... ...	451—454
CHAPTER CLV.—The original: "1 he" Diagnosis Nidanam of diseases resulting from the excess or abuse of wine ... ... ... ...	454—458
CHAPTER CLVI.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of Hemorrhoids ... ...	458—464
CHAPTER CLVII.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of Dysentery ... ...	464—467
CHAPTER CLVIII.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of Strangury A condition characterized by painful, frequent, and slow urination; misspelled as "Stangury" in the original text., etc. ... ...	468—472
CHAPTER CLIX.—The original: "1 he" Diagnosis Nidanam of diseases of the Urinary organs Pramehas A group of urinary disorders, often including what is now known as diabetes. ... ... ... ...	472—477
CHAPTER CLX.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of abscesses, etc. ... ...	477—485
CHAPTER CLXI.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of Ascites The accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing swelling., etc. ... ...	485—491
CHAPTER CLXII.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of Chlorosis Historically, a form of anemia; often used here in the context of jaundice or pale skin disorders. ... ...	491—495
CHAPTER CLXIII.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of Erysipelas A bacterial infection of the skin’s outer layers, causing a red, painful rash. ... ...	496—499
CHAPTER CLXIV.—The original: "1 he" Diagnosis Nidanam of cutaneous affections Kusthas A broad category of skin diseases in Ayurveda, ranging from minor rashes to leprosy. ... ... ... ... ...	499—504
CHAPTER CLXV.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of bodily parasites ... ...	504—506
CHAPTER CLXVI.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of diseases of the nervous system ... ... ... ... ...	506—512
CHAPTER CLXVII.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of Gout Vata-Raktam Literally "Wind-Blood," a condition identified with gout or acute rheumatic arthritis. ... ...	512—515
CHAPTER CLXVIII.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of diseases of the mouth Mukho-roga ... ...	515—522
CHAPTER CLXIX.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of diseases of the ears ...	522—525
CHAPTER CLXX.—The Diagnosis Nidanam of diseases of the nose ...	525—528
CHAPTER CLXXI.—The original: "1 he" Diagnosis Nidanam of diseases of the eyes ...	529—538