2. Points to be discussed
Introduction
Angula Pramaana according to :
• Aachaarya Charaka
• Aachaarya Sushruta
• Aachaarya Vaagbhatta
Anjali Pramaana
Various articles related to Pramaana shaarira
3. Introduction
• The word ‘Pramaana’ is related to measurement.
• In lack of measuring equipments , our Aacharyas used Anguli, i.e.finger as
measuring tool. They were fully aware of the importance of Anguli Praman
clinically.
• They had Anguli Praman as the only means of measurement but still today, where
we have number of advanced tools for anthropometric measurements; finger
measurement is used as easy and inexpensive way.
• So it was not the way but the vision of giving Anthropometry that importance in
clinical practice by ancient practitioners.
5. Pramaana shaarira 5
देह: स्वैरंगुलैरेष यथावदअनुकीर्तित: |(सु. सू. ३५/१३)
While taking measuring anguli pramaana , one should use his own finger as
his standard.
LENGTH OF HUMAN BODY :
क
े वलं पुनः शरीरं अंगुर्लपवािर्ण चतुरशीर्त: |(च. र्व. ८. ११७)
सर्वंशमंगुलशतं पुरुषायाम इर्त | (सु. सू. ३५/९४)
स्वं स्वं हस्तत्रयं सार्धं वपु: पात्रं सुखायुषो:|(अ. ह. शा. ३/१०६)
Charaka- 84 anguli parva
Sushruta- 120 angula
Vagbhatta- 3
1
2
Hasta ( hasta=hand= elbow to middle finger)
1. ANGULA PRAMAANA
6. 1 hasta = 24 angula
3
1
2
hasta = 84 angula
Present day measurements are related in this way:
• 1 Angula =
3
4
Inch = 1.87
1
2
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30. Angula Pramana as per Aacharya Vaagbhatta
स्वं स्वं हस्तत्रयं सार्द्धं वपुः पात्रं सुखायुषोः|
न च यद् युक्तमुर्िक्तैरष्टार्भर्निस्तितैर्निजैः||१०६||
अरोमशार्सतस्थूलदीर्घित्वैः सर्वपयियैः|
---------------------------------------------------|१०७| (अ. ह्र. शा. ३)
According to Aacharya Vaagbhatta , the length of the human body is
equal to it’s 3 and half hand.
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33. • According to hypothesis about ‘Sama Ayam-Vistara given in Charak-samhita Viman-sthana 8/118, in
healthy person, Ayu (longevity of life), Bala (Physical & Mental-Strength) etc. are best at its maximum if
difference in Ayam & Vistara is less.
• Whereas the difference in Ayam & Vistara increases or decreases, Ayu & Bala will be more or less
respectively.
• In this research project scholar has elaborated the relation of Sama Ayam-Vistara with Pakshavadh
individuals under Majjadhatu vikruti as an unhealthy status of a person.
• The statistical analysis illustrates that the average difference in Ayam & Vistara in Majjadhatu vikruti
individuals lies approximate 2 to 4 angula.
• The outcome of the research project shows the considerable association between Majjadhatu vikruti
individuals and difference in Ayam and Vistara.
• So the concept of ‘Sama Ayam-Vistara’ helps us to give an idea about the Healthy or Unhealthy status of
an individual at its best.
An Article related to Majjadhatu vikruti (pakshavadh individuals)
and its relation with pramana shaarir with respect to ayam and
vistara
Source: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?scilib=1&hl=en&as_sdt=0,5#d=gs_qabs&t=1667412550197&u=%23p%3DtvTG99D2l7YJ