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== प्रज्ञापराधः ॥ Prajnaparadha (Karma) ==

== प्रज्ञापराधः ॥ Prajnaparadha (Karma) ==

Incorrect understanding or lack of understanding by the intellect and inappropriate actions performed out of it are called as intellectual errors or Prajnaparadha. It includes वेगवरोधः । Vegavarodha (Suppression of bodily urges involving actions like sneezing, coughing, urinating etc), अतिसाहससेवनम् । Ati-sahasa sevana (over exertion or performing activities demanding energy out of the capacity of one’s body and mind etc. This leads to imbalances in दोषाः । Doshas and disease development. ('''Agnivesha . Charaka, Dridhabala, Charaka Samhita, Sharira Sthana, Katidhapurushiya Shariradhyaya, 1/102-109. 7th ed. Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 2002. Text with English Translation and Critical Exposition Based on Chakrapanidatta's ‘Ayurveda Dipika’, by Dr. Ram Karan Sharma and Vaidya Bhagvan Dash.)'''

Incorrect understanding or lack of understanding by the intellect and inappropriate actions performed out of it are called as intellectual errors or Prajnaparadha of the individual. It includes वेगवरोधः । Vegavarodha (Suppression of bodily urges involving actions like sneezing, coughing, urinating etc), अतिसाहससेवनम् । Ati-sahasa sevana (over exertion or performing activities demanding energy out of the capacity of one’s body and mind) etc. This leads to imbalances in दोषाः। Doshas and disease development.<ref>'''Agnivesha . Charaka, Dridhabala, Charaka Samhita, Sharira Sthana, Katidhapurushiya Shariradhyaya, 1/102-109. 7th ed. Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office; 2002. Text with English Translation and Critical Exposition Based on Chakrapanidatta's ‘Ayurveda Dipika’, by Dr. Ram Karan Sharma and Vaidya Bhagvan Dash.'''</ref>

== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==

== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==

Thus, the meaning of term ‘Pradnyaparadha’ becomes "an offence against wisdom".   

Thus, the meaning of term ‘Pradnyaparadha’ becomes "an offence against wisdom".   

It is called as an offense because such actions adversely affect the individual who is performing those actions and in spite of knowing this, one takes a step towards it. Therefore these actions are considered thoughtless actions that are undertaken without apprehending their detrimental effects ignoring one’s wisdom or inner voice.  

It is called as an offense because such actions adversely affect the individual who is performing those actions and in spite of knowing possible consequences, one takes a step towards it. Thus, these are the thoughtless actions that are undertaken without apprehending their detrimental effects ignoring one’s wisdom or inner voice.  

=== परिभाषा ॥ Definition: ===

=== परिभाषा ॥ Definition: ===

Acharya Charka has defined the term Prajnaparadha in details as follows,     

Acharya Charka has defined the term Prajnaparadha in details as follows,     

     <blockquote>धीधृतिस्मृतिविभ्रष्टः कर्म यत्कुरुते अशुभम्। प्रज्ञापराधं तं विद्यात् सर्वदोषप्रकोपणम्॥ (Char. Samh. Shar. 1/102)</blockquote><blockquote>dhīdhr̥tismr̥tivibhraṣṭaḥ karma yatkurute aśubham। prajñāparādhaṁ taṁ vidyāt sarvadoṣaprakopaṇam॥ (Char. Samh. Shar. 1/102)</blockquote>  

     <blockquote>धीधृतिस्मृतिविभ्रष्टः कर्म यत्कुरुते अशुभम्। प्रज्ञापराधं तं विद्यात् सर्वदोषप्रकोपणम्॥ (Char. Samh. 1.102)<ref name=":1">Charaka Samhita ([http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Katidhapurusha_Sharira#Prajnparadha_.28intellectual_defect.29_and_its_consequences Sharirsthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 102])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>dhīdhr̥tismr̥tivibhraṣṭaḥ karma yatkurute aśubham। prajñāparādhaṁ taṁ vidyāt sarvadoṣaprakopaṇam॥ (Char. Samh. 1.102)<ref name=":1" /></blockquote>  

Meaning: The unwholesome actions performed due to deranged intellect, Restraint (Control) and Memory are known as Prajnaparadha. It vitiates all doshas.  

Meaning: The unwholesome actions performed due to deranged intellect, Restraint (Control) and Memory are known as Prajnaparadha. It vitiates all doshas.  

==== धीविभ्रंशः॥ Dhee vibhransha: ====

==== धीविभ्रंशः॥ Dhee vibhransha: ====

धीः । Dhee is the term used to indicate बुद्धिः। Buddhi. By default, Buddhi works rightly and can discriminate between what is eternal and non-eternal, what is right and wrong, what is favorable and unfavorable, what is wholesome and unwholesome. Therefore, derangement of Dhee is when adherence to wrong discrimination between these things is observed and intellect fails to perform its role in selecting the right choice. '''(cha. Sha 1/ 99)'''

धीः । Dhee is the term used to indicate बुद्धिः। Buddhi. By default, Buddhi works rightly and can discriminate between what is eternal and non-eternal, what is right and wrong, what is favorable and unfavorable, what is wholesome and unwholesome. Therefore, derangement of Dhee is when failure to adherence to right discrimination between these things is observed and thus, intellect fails to perform its role of selecting the right choice. <ref name=":2">Charaka Samhita ([http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Katidhapurusha_Sharira#Prajnparadha_.28intellectual_defect.29_and_its_consequences Sharirsthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 99-101])</ref>

==== धृतिविभ्रंशः ॥ Dhruti Vibhransha: ====

==== धृतिविभ्रंशः ॥ Dhruti Vibhransha: ====

The function of धृतिः । Dhruti is to impart control over organs.  धृतिविभ्रंशः। Dhruti vibhransha is derangement in this function leading to inability to control the mind indulged in sensual pleasures. '''(cha. Sha 1/ 100)'''

The function of धृतिः । Dhruti is to impart control over organs.  धृतिविभ्रंशः। Dhruti vibhransha is derangement in this function leading to inability to control the mind indulged in sensual pleasures.<ref name=":2" />

==== स्मृतिविभ्रंशः ॥ Smrti Vibhransha: ====

==== स्मृतिविभ्रंशः ॥ Smrti Vibhransha: ====

स्मृतिः । Smrti perform the action of recollection for maintain the bodily balances. In स्मृतिविभ्रंशः। Smruti vibhransha recollection of knowledge of reality is impaired due to covering of self by मानस दोषाः । manasa dosha like रजः । Rajas and तमः । Tamas. This incapacitates individual to recollect the right approach and leads to improper choices. '''(cha. Sha 1/ 101)'''

स्मृतिः । Smrti perform the action of recollection for maintain the bodily balances. In स्मृतिविभ्रंशः। Smruti vibhransha, recollection of knowledge of reality is impaired due to covering of self by मानस दोषाः । manasa doshas like रजः । Rajas and तमः । Tamas. This incapacitates individual to recollect the right approach and leads to improper choices.<ref name=":2" />

=== प्रज्ञापराधस्य उदाहरणानि॥ Examples of Prajnaparadha :  ===

=== प्रज्ञापराधस्य उदाहरणानि॥ Examples of Prajnaparadha :  ===