A History of Indian Medical Literature v2.c30.247

v2.c30.247

47 Cakra comments that some interpret these verses as implying that some ariṣṭas are aniyata, i.e., not invariably leading to death; he rejects this view, which would contradict earlier statements on the nature of ariṣṭas. Compare Cakra’s remarks ad 2.3–5, where he does recognize the existence of niyata and aniyata types of ariṣṭa.