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@article{191232,
        author = {Dr. Tejendra Singh and Dr. Anjnee Bijalwan},
        title = {Shatkriyakala: A Preventive and Therapeutic Model for Early Disease Intervention in Ayurveda},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {6008-6013},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191232},
        abstract = {Ayurveda emphasizes prevention, early diagnosis, and timely intervention in disease management, and the concept of Shatkriyakala forms the cornerstone of this approach. Kriyakala denotes the appropriate time for therapeutic action during the progression of disease. Acharya Sushruta has elaborated this concept in the Sutrasthana, describing six sequential stages of disease development—Sanchaya (Chaya), Prakopa, Prasara, Sthanasamshraya, Vyakti, and Bheda. These stages explain the dynamic interaction of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, and Srotas, offering a comprehensive framework for understanding etiopathogenesis.
Shatkriyakala enables physicians to identify subtle pathological changes before full disease manifestation, thereby facilitating early intervention and prevention of complications. The initial stages—Sanchaya, Prakopa, and Prasara—can be correlated with the pre-pathogenesis phase, while Sthanasamshraya, Vyakti, and Bheda correspond to established pathogenesis. This concept can also be aligned with modern preventive medicine, wherein primary prevention can be applied in early stages, secondary prevention during localization of disease, and tertiary prevention in fully manifested and complicated stages.
Thus, Shatkriyakala not only guides diagnosis and treatment but also strengthens the preventive and promotive aspects of healthcare. The present article highlights the classical Ayurvedic perspective along with its relevance to modern concepts of disease prevention, underscoring its significance in holistic and timely disease management.},
        keywords = {Shatkriyakala, Disease progression, Dosha, Ayurveda, Prevention.},
        month = {January},
        }