Significance of Loss of consciousness
Loss of consciousness is a complex phenomenon described across various disciplines, including Vaishnavism, Ayurveda, and modern science. It signifies states of unawareness or insensibility due to spiritual experiences, health deterioration, or external factors. Vaishnavism highlights it as a spiritual state, while Ayurveda relates it to serious health symptoms like excessive vomiting or epilepsy. In modern science, it is linked to critical conditions such as Ebola and brain anoxia. Overall, loss of consciousness signifies a critical impairment in awareness and responsiveness.
Synonyms: Unconsciousness, Fainting, Stupor, Insensibility, Syncope, Passing out, Swoon
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Hindu concept of 'Loss of consciousness'
In Hinduism, "Loss of consciousness" can signify various states, including a lack of awareness or life, severe health deterioration, or transitions in spiritual experiences, often linked to physical conditions and critical symptoms threatening life.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) A serious symptom that the snuff form of the medicine can address.[1] (2) A condition observed in patients in a healing state after taking the medicine, signaling a transition in their physical condition.[2] (3) A medical condition where an individual cannot respond or is unaware of their surroundings, for which cold bathing is considered necessary.[3] (4) A condition where an individual becomes unresponsive or faint, potentially linked to excessive sun exposure or heat.[4] (5) A serious condition that may arise from an excess of pitta, leading to a state where an individual is unable to remain aware of their environment.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) A state where a person is unable to perceive their surroundings, often signified by various physical symptoms.[6] (2) A symptom observed in the diagnosis of apasmara (epilepsy) characterized by a gradual absence of awareness.[7]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A critical symptom indicating severe effects of poison on the human body.[8]
From: Agni Purana
(1) Loss of consciousness describes a state where the functioning of the sense organs ceases due to factors such as fasting.[9] (2) A critical condition in horses that must be managed properly to avoid injury or distress.[10]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A serious symptom that can arise from complicated cases of Vata-raktam, indicating severe health deterioration.[11] (2) A critical symptom that may occur in severe cases of Sannipatika-type Atisara and Grahini.[12]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) A significant symptom indicating a person's imminent death.[13]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) A key symptom of epilepsy characterized by the inability to be aware of one's surroundings.[14]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) The state where a person becomes insensible and unaware, often influenced by external factors like blood, wine, or poison.[15]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) A dangerous symptom that may signify excessive or improper vomiting.[16]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) A state in which a person shows no sign of life or awareness, as described when mother Shaci is affected.[17] (2) A state where an individual is unaware of their surroundings or unable to respond, often linked to intense spiritual experiences.[18]
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) Described as pralaya, it is a state where one becomes motionless and falls, resulting from both happiness and distress.[19]
From: Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study)
(1) Pralaya signifies a state of unconsciousness or death-like condition, exploring the cessation of mental activity.[20]
The concept of Loss of consciousness in scientific sources
Loss of consciousness signifies a severe symptom in diseases like Ebola, indicating altered mental states or potential death, as well as results from brain anoxia due to dysfunction in pranavaha srotas, affecting oxygen supply to the brain.
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) A severe symptom resulting from brain anoxia linked to Pranavaha srotas dysfunction, indicating critical impairment of oxygen supply to the brain.[21] (2) A severe symptom manifestation in Ebola hemorrhagic fever leading to altered mental state and potential death.[22]