that he is the subject-matter of all sorts of medical treatment. 19.
Ekánta is the term used to denote a thing which is certain in every case. For example — Trivrit causes purgation, and Madana-fruit produces vomiting. 20.
Anekánta is the term used to denote certainty in some cases and uncertainty in some other cases. For example — many authorities hold that 'Dravya' or the thing itself is the principal factor, some hold the Rasa' or taste (in a thing) to be the principal factor, some again hold the "Viryya" or potency to be the principal factor and others hold "Vipáka" or digestive reaction to be the principal factor. 21.
Purva-paksha is (the putting of) a question with an apparent objection. For example— (the question why are the four kinds of Vátaja-Prameha incurable. 22.
Nirnaya is the reply to a Purva-paksha or question. For example— the (bodily) Váyu affects i.e. spreads over the (whole) body and then forces the urine through (the passage with the (vitiated bodily Vasá (grease Medas (fat) and Majjan (marrow). The Vátaja cases (of Prameha) are, therefore, incurable. As has been said — the (bodily) Váyu affects i.e. spreads over the whole body and coming in contact with the (bodily) Medas (fat), Majjan (marrow) and Vasá (grease) becomes vitiated and courses downward. The Vátaja cases (of Prameha) are, therefore, incurable. 23.
Anumata is the term used when an opinion of another is (quoted but) not refuted. For example — some authorities hold that there are seven Rasas or tastes. (Now, as this is not refuted it is said to be Anumata or sanctioned by the author). 24.
Vidhána is the act of mentioning, at the beginning, the fact to be established. For example — the vulnerable
