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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.  

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,     

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 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>

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.<ref name=":2" />  

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 doshas like रजः । Rajas and तमः । Tamas. This incapacitates individual to recollect the right approach and leads to improper choices.<ref name=":2" />  

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   ===

The unwholesome actions performed due to intellectual error includes following (Cha. Sha 1/103-108)  

The unwholesome actions performed due to intellectual error includes following (Cha. Sha 1/103-108)  

* वेगोदीरण । Vegodeeran Forcible propulsion of natural urges  

* वेगोदीरण । Vegodeeran Forcible propulsion of natural urges  

All actions performed out of above said intellectual errors and other similar actions due to intellectual errors stemming from रजः । Raja (Manas dosha) and मोहः। Moha (Greed and infatuation) are included in Prajnaparadha.  

All actions performed out of above said intellectual errors and other similar actions due to intellectual errors stemming from रजः । Raja (Manas dosha) and मोहः। Moha (Greed and infatuation) are included in Prajnaparadha.  

=== प्रज्ञापराध विभागाः॥ Types of Prajnaparadha: ===

=== प्रज्ञापराध विभागाः॥ Types of Prajnaparadha ===

In another discourse Acharya Charaka has defined Prajnaparadha as threefold action (verbal, Physical and mental) having 3 subdivisions (Heena/mithya/atiyoga). These are also called as कायिक । Kayik, वाचिक । Vachik and मानसिक । Manasika Karmas commonly referred as कर्म । ‘Karma’. '''(Ashang hruday sootra 1/ 19) (Cha. Soo 11/ 37)''' Hence Prajnaparadha could be comprises of 3 types of karmas viz.

In another discourse Acharya Charaka has defined Prajnaparadha as threefold action (verbal, Physical and mental) having 3 subdivisions (Heena/mithya/atiyoga). These are also called as कायिक । Kayik, वाचिक । Vachik and मानसिक । Manasika Karmas commonly referred as कर्म । ‘Karma’. '''(Ashang hruday sootra 1/ 19) (Cha. Soo 11/ 37)''' Hence Prajnaparadha could be comprises of 3 types of karmas viz.

# कायिक । Kayika (Physical)

# कायिक । Kayika (Physical)

Acharya Charaka has attributed epidemics and catastrophe to the immorality and अधर्मः । adharma (unrighteous acts) of corrupt leaders (Kings in ancient time), the effects of which spiral down the social order and spread to every level of society. He also refers to असत्कर्मः। bad karma (asat-karman) of past life as another cause of जनपदोध्वंसः ।  Janapadodhvansa. '''(Cha. Viman 4/20)'''  

Acharya Charaka has attributed epidemics and catastrophe to the immorality and अधर्मः । adharma (unrighteous acts) of corrupt leaders (Kings in ancient time), the effects of which spiral down the social order and spread to every level of society. He also refers to असत्कर्मः। bad karma (asat-karman) of past life as another cause of जनपदोध्वंसः ।  Janapadodhvansa. '''(Cha. Viman 4/20)'''  

The root cause of both, अधर्मः। Adharama and असत्कर्मः। Asat-karma, lies in prajnaparadha '''(Car 3.3.19).'''  

The root cause of both, अधर्मः। Adharma and असत्कर्मः। Asatkarma, lies in prajnaparadha '''(Car 3.3.19).'''  

Both Adharma (Unrighteous acts) and Asat Karma (Evil or wicked actions) involve various activities of an individual or a group of individuals that are annoying and hurting to others. As this chain of Adharma and Asat karma continues, unrighteousness takes hand over the righteousness. Nature and environment get affected and this results in derangement of natural elements, occurrence of calamities and catastrophes, Wars etc which takes a toll on lives of many at a time. Ayurveda infers that the life span of individuals depends on दैवः । Daiva as well as पुरुषकारः ।  Purushakara. Here Daiva is the term used to denote the effects of deeds of past life and Puruushakara indicates the effects of Karmas of present life. '''(Cha. Viman 4/ 30)'''. Therefore, the death of innocent people in involved in pious righteous acts in present life prematurely in such catastrophes or calamities is attributed to their strong Daiva (Effect of karma of past life).  

Both Adharma (Unrighteous acts) and Asat Karma (Evil or wicked actions) involve various activities of an individual or a group of individuals that are annoying and hurting to others. As this chain of Adharma and Asat karma continues, unrighteousness takes hand over the righteousness. Nature and environment get affected and this results in derangement of natural elements, occurrence of calamities and catastrophes, Wars etc which takes a toll on lives of many at a time. Ayurveda infers that the life span of individuals depends on दैवः । Daiva as well as पुरुषकारः ।  Purushakara. Here Daiva is the term used to denote the effects of deeds of past life and Puruushakara indicates the effects of Karmas of present life. '''(Cha. Viman 4/ 30)'''. Therefore, the death of innocent people in involved in pious righteous acts in present life prematurely in such catastrophes or calamities is attributed to their strong Daiva (Effect of karma of past life).