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@article{191200,
        author = {Dr. Harshal Sampatrao Sabale},
        title = {COMPREHENSIVE CONCEPT OF SHATKRIYA KALA AS THE FOUNDATION OF AYURVEDIC ETIO-PATHOGENESIS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {8181-8184},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191200},
        abstract = {Shatkriya Kala represents a sophisticated chronological framework for understanding the progression of disease, serving as the fundamental basis for Ayurvedic etio-pathogenesis. Literally translating to the "six stages of action," it provides a vital window into the evolution of pathology, from the earliest functional imbalances to chronic complications. This concept allows a clinician to track the movement and transformation of vitiated Doshas as they interact with the body's tissues (Dushyas). The process begins with Sanchaya (accumulation) and Prakopa (provocation), where imbalances are localized. This is followed by Prasara (spread), where the vitiation moves through the channels of the body. The most critical turning point is Sthana Samshraya (localization), where the Doshas lodge in weak tissues, marking the beginning of specific disease formation. The final stages, Vyakti (manifestation) and Bheda (complications/differentiation), represent the full clinical presentation and potential chronicity of the ailment.By identifying these six distinct stages, Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of early intervention. It suggests that the difficulty of treatment increases as the disease progresses through each subsequent Kala. Understanding this progression is essential for "Kriya" (treatment), as it guides the physician on when to utilize purification or pacification therapies. Ultimately, Shatkriya Kala transforms the study of pathogenesis from a static observation into a dynamic roadmap for preventive health and personalized clinical management},
        keywords = {Shatkriya Kala, Samprapti, Dosha-Dushya Sammurchana, Sanchaya, Prakopa, Prasara, Sthana Samshraya, Vyakti, Bheda, Ayurveda, Etio-pathogenesis, Preventive Medicine.},
        month = {January},
        }