History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c22.s2.2
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c22.s2.2
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That is why such great emphasis was laid on the ascertainment of the period of life expectancy. The physician on approaching a patient should first test his longevity and see if he has any vitality in him says Susruta. So also Caraka at the commencement of Indriya-Sthāna mentions several items that should be examined and attended to by the physician desirous of ascertaining what the patient’s life expectancy is.