Significance of Upadrava
Upadrava, in various contexts, refers to complications or secondary conditions arising from a primary disease. In Ayurveda, Upadrava signifies distressing symptoms accompanying ulcer diseases or complications associated with specific conditions like Amavata and diabetes. Science interprets Upadrava as adverse effects stemming from improper medical practices or unresolved medical disorders. Both Ayurveda and modern medicine highlight the importance of recognizing Upadrava to understand its impact on treatment and patient health, emphasizing that it can significantly influence prognosis and management strategies.
Synonyms: Calamity, Disaster, Affliction, Misfortune, Hardship, Disturbance, Disruption, Commotion, Turmoil, Nuisance
In Dutch: Upadrava; In Finnish: Upadrava; In Spanish: Upadrava
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Hindu concept of 'Upadrava'
In Hinduism, Upadrava signifies distressing symptoms linked to ulcer diseases, a transitional state of the sun favored by wildlife for safety, and an aspect of the seven-fold Sama, emphasizing interconnectedness in various interpretations.
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) The form that the sun has between the afternoon and sunset, favored by wild animals as it allows them to scurry away into safety.[1] (2) Where you find upa, that is the upadrava.[2]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) Referenced by the syllable ‘Upa�, this term signifies another component within the seven-fold Sama.[3]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) Supervening distressing symptoms accompanying ulcer diseases that indicate broader physiological issues.[4]