Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Shalya means overseas physique. Something which will get localized in any a part of the physique or tissue and troubles the physique is known as as Shalya. Shalya isn’t just restricted to the overseas physique which troubles the physique. Troubling ideas and feelings which injury the thoughts and trigger ache, difficulties and plenty of psychological problems in the long term are additionally known as Shalya. Thus, Shalya or a overseas physique could also be of two varieties – Sharirika Shalya – bodily overseas our bodies and Manasika Shalya – psychological overseas our bodies.
Shalyaja Lakshana – the indicators and signs produced by the presence of overseas our bodies are known as Shalyaja Lakshanas. Acharya Sushruta has described Samanya Lakshanas – common signs and Vishesha / Vaisheshika Lakshanas – particular signs associated to presence of Shalya. On this article we will talk about about these Shalyaja Lakshanas.
Samanya Shalyaja Lakshanas – Frequent signs of presence of overseas our bodies
तत्र शल्यलक्षणमुच्यमानमुपधारय । तद्विविधं- सामान्यं, वैशेषिकं च । श्यावं पिडकाचितं शोफवेदनावन्तं मुहुर्मुहुः शोणितास्राविणं बुद्बदवदुन्नतं मृदुमांसं च व्रणं जानीयात् सशल्योऽयमिति; सामान्यमेतल्लक्षणमुक्तम्। Su.Su.26/10
Samanya Shalyaja Lakshanas – Under talked about are the overall / frequent signs of presence of shalya –
When the beneath talked about options are current within the wound, it shall be understood as having a shalya – overseas physique inside it.
– Shyavam – is blue or blackish blue in color
– Pidakachitam – studded with eruptions
– Shopha-Vedanavantam – related to swelling and ache
– Muhurmuhur Shonita Sravinam – frequent exudation of blood / bleeding
– Budbudavat Unnatam – bulged / elevated like a bubble
– Mrudu Mamsam – surrounded by clean muscle groups
Vishesha / Vaisheshika Shalyaja Lakshanas – Particular signs of presence of overseas our bodies
वैशेषिकं तु- त्वग्गते विवर्णः शोफो भवत्यायतः कठिनश्चह् मांसगते शोफाभि(ति) व्रुद्धिः शल्यमार्गानुपसंरोहह् पीडनासहिष्णुता चोषपाकौ च ; पेश्यन्तरस्थेऽप्येतदेव चोषशोफवर्जं ; सिरागते सिराध्मानं सिराशूलं सिराशोफश्च; स्नायुगते स्नायुजालोत्क्षोपणं संरम्भश्चोग्रा रुक च; स्रोतोगते स्रोतसां स्वकर्मगुणहानि; धमनीस्थे सफेनं रक्तमीरयन्ननिलः सशब्दो निर्गच्छत्यङ्गमर्दः पिपासा हृल्लासश्च; अस्थिगते विविधवेदनाप्रादुर्भवः शोफश्च; अस्थिविवरगतेऽस्थिपूर्णताऽस्थिनिस्तोदह् संहर्षो बलवांश्च; सन्धिगतेऽस्थिवच्चेष्टोपरमश्च; कोष्ठगते आटोपानाहौ मुत्रपुरीषाहारदर्शनं च व्रणमुखत्;मर्मगते मर्मविद्धिवच्चे ष्टोपरमश्च; कोष्टगते आटोपानाहौ मूत्रपुरीषाहरदर्शनं च व्रणमुखात्; मर्मगते मर्मविद्धवच्चेष्टते। सूक्ष्मगतिषु शल्येष्वेतान्येव लक्षणन्यस्पष्टानि भवन्ति ॥१०॥
Vaisesika Shalyaja Lakshanas – Particular Signs of presence of Shalya are described by Acharya Sushruta on the premise of organ or tissue through which the overseas physique is embedded.
Under talked about are the particular / particular signs produced by Salyas –
| Kind | Seat of lodgement of Salya – overseas physique | Signs produced |
| Twak Gata Shalya – overseas physique lodged in pores and skin | Twak – Pores and skin
|
Vivarna – Change in pores and skin color
Shopho Bhavati Ayataha, Kathinascha – Swelling turns into broad and arduous |
| Mamsa Gata Shalya – overseas physique lodged in muscle groups | Mamsa – Muscle mass
|
Shopha Abhivruddhih – Improve of swelling
Shalya Margan Upasamroha – Look of latest progress within the course of salya Pidana Asahishnuta – Intolerance to urgent i.e. tenderness Chosha – Sucking sort of ache Paka – Suppuration – formation of pus |
| Peshi Antarastha Shalya – overseas physique lodged in between the muscle groups / muscle sheaths | Peshyantara – Muscle sheaths | Etadeva, Chosha Shopha Varjyam – Similar signs talked about above (muscle groups) besides sucking ache and swelling |
| Sira Gata Shalyam – overseas physique lodged in veins | Sira – Veins | Sira Adhmana – Distension of veins
Sira Shula – Ache within the veins Sira Shopha – Swelling of the veins s |
| Snayu Gata Shalya – overseas physique lodged in ligaments | Snayu – ligaments | Snayu Jala Utkshepana – Shaking of community of ligaments
Samrambha – Extreme swelling Ugra Ruk – Extreme ache |
| Sroto Gata Shalya – overseas physique lodged in channels and ducts | Srotas – channels and ducts | Srotasam Swa Karma Guna Hani – Destruction of qualities and capabilities of the associated channels |
| Dhamani Sthita / Gata Shalya – overseas physique lodged within the arteries | Dhamani – arteries | Saphenam Raktamirayan Anilaha Sashabdo Nirgachchati – Discharge of frothy blood related to sound,
Angamarda – ache all around the physique, Pipasa – thirst and Hrllasaha – nausea as attributable to aggravated vata |
| Asthigata Shalya – overseas physique lodged in bones | Asthi – bones | Vividha Vedana Pradurbhavaha – Varied sorts of pains and
Shophaha – swelling |
| Asthi Vivara Gata Shalya – overseas physique lodged in cavity of bones | Asthi vivara – Cavity of bones | Asthi Purnata – Filling of bone cavities
Asthi Nistoda – Pricking ache within the bones Asamharsho / Asangharsho Balavan cha – Extreme restlessness or Extreme friction / rubbing |
| Sandhi Gata Shalya – overseas physique lodged in bony joints | Sandhi – bony joints | Asthivat – Much like salya lodged in bones (as defined above) and
Cheshtoparamascha – Lack of capabilities of the affected joints |
| Koshta Gata Shalya – overseas physique lodged in alimentary canal | Koshta – alimentary canal | Atopa – Gurgling noise
Anaha – Flatulence Mutra Purisha Ahara Darshanam Cha Vrana Mukhat – Look of urine, faeces, meals particles – from the wound opening |
| Marma Gata Shalya – overseas physique lodged in very important spots of the physique | Marma – very important spots | Marma Viddhavat Cheshtate – Signs of damage of that marma manifests when actions are achieved |
| Sukshma Gatishu – overseas physique situated in small orifices of the physique | Suksma gati salya – Minute Salyas lodged within the physique / Salyas lodged in small areas or orifices | Etanyeva Lakshanani Aspashtani Bhavanti – Signs are current however should not clearly manifested |
AIAPGET Questions
- _________ Unnatam is among the Samanya Shalya Lakshanas
- Budbudhavat
- Gulmavat
- Ashmavat
- Pidakavat
Ans – a. Budbudhavat. Su.Su.26/10
- Acharya Sushruta has described Samanya and Vaisheshika Shalya Lakshanas through which chapter?
- Uttara Tantra Chapter 20
- Sharira Sthana – Chapter 8
- Sutra Sthana – Chapter 14
- Sutra Sthana – Chapter 26
Ans – d. Sutra Sthana Chapter 26. Pranashta Shalya Vijnaniya Adhyaya.
- In Samanya Shalya Lakshanas, Mamsa is described as –
- Kathina
- Khara
- Mrudu
- Shithila
Ans – c. Mrudu. Ref – Su.Su.26/10
- The color of the affected half will probably be _________ as talked about by Sushruta in Samanya Shalya Lakshanas
- Raktabha
- Krishna
- Shyava
- Nila
Ans – c. Shyava. Ref – Su.Su.26/10
- Shopha Bhavati Ayataha Kathinascha is the function of ____ Gata Shalya
- Mamsa
- Marma
- Twak
- Asthi
Ans – c. Twak. Su.Su.26/10
- Shalya Marga Upasamroha and Pidana Asahishnuta are the signs of ________ Gata Shalya
- Marma
- Mamsa
- Twak
- Sandhi
Ans – b. Mamsa. Su.Su.26/10
- Samrambha and Ugra Ruk are the options of __________ Gata Shalya
- Snayu
- Sira
- Mamsa
- Asthi
Ans – a. Snayu. Su.Su.26/10
- ____________ is the impact of Sroto Gata Shalya
- Srotasam Avarodhaha
- Srotasam Bhedana
- Srotasam Swa Karma Guna Hani
- Srotasam Shula
Ans – c. Srotasam Swa Karma Guna Hani. Su.Su.26/10
- Angamarda, Pipasa and Hrllasa are the signs talked about in _________ Gata Shalya
- Sira
- Dhamani
- Koshta
- Mamsa
Ans – b. Dhamani. Su.Su.26/10
- Vividha Vedana Pradurbhavaha and Shopha are the signs of ___________ Gata Shalya
- Asthi
- Asthi Vivara
- Snayu
- Sandhi
Ans – a. Asthi. Su.Su.26/10
- Asthi Purnata and Asthi Nistoda are the signs of ________ Shalya
- Asthi Gata
- Sandhi Gata
- Snayu Gata
- Asthi Vivara Gata
Ans – d. Asthi Vivara Gata. Su.Su.26/10
- Cheshtoparama – is the symptom of ________ Gata Shalya
- Asthi
- Mamsa
- Sandhi
- Snayu
Ans – c. Sandhi. Su.Su.26/10




