What question did this study set out to answer?

To interpret Karmaja Vyadhi through the diagnostic framework of Trividha Bodhya Samgraha, emphasizing unobservable factors.

April 17, 2026Open Access

Diagnosis of Karmaja Vyadhi on the Basis of Trividha Bodhya Samgraha

Key Points

To interpret Karmaja Vyadhi through the diagnostic framework of Trividha Bodhya Samgraha, emphasizing unobservable factors.
Review existing literature on Karmaja Vyadhi and Trividha Bodhya Samgraha.
Analyze the components of Trividha Bodhya Samgraha - Vikara Adhisthana, Vikara Prakruti, Vikara Samuthana.
Assess how these components apply to the diagnosis of Karmaja Vyadhi.
Clarified the role of Adrishta Hetu in disease causation and diagnosis.
Presented a structured approach for evaluating unclear diseases using the triad framework.
Highlighted the potential to expand Ayurvedic diagnostic tools for complex pathologies.

Abstract

Ayurveda has described various types of diseases, their causes, clinical features, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. One of these classifications include Karmaja Vyadhi, a concept unique to Ayurveda. Unlike purely Dosha-based pathologies, Karmaja Vyadhi introduces Adrishta Hetu (unobservable causative factors), thereby expanding the scope of disease etiology beyond immediate physiological and environmental determinants. In the present review, an attempt has been made to interpret Karmaja Vyadhi through the diagnostic lens of Trividha Bodhya Samgraha, which comprises Vikara Adhisthana (site), Vikara Prakruti (nature/stage), and Vikara Samuthana (etiology). This triad provides a structured clinical methodology to evaluate even those diseases where causation is अस्पष्ट (unclear). The aim of this review it to analyse the role of Trividha Bodhya Samgraha in diagnosis of Karmaja Vyadhi.

Diagnosis of Karmaja Vyadhi on the Basis of Trividha Bodhya Samgraha

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