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Chapter 95: மருந்து

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 95

Kural 949

மருந்து

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திருக்குறள்

உற்றான் அளவும் பிணியளவும் காலமும் கற்றான் கருதிச் செயல்.

Utraan Alavum Piniyalavum Kaalamum Katraan Karudhich Cheyal

“Let the skilful doctor note The sickmen, sickness, season and treat”

The habitudes of patient and disease, the crises of the illThese must the learned leech think over well, then use his skill

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Kural #949

Dr. Aryan and the Rainy Day Remedy

The story illustrates the Kural's teaching that one must assess the patient's condition, the nature of the disease, and the season before acting. The learned (physician) should ascertain the condition of his patient; the nature of his disease, and the season (of the year) and (then) proceed (with his treatment)

8–14 yr 2 min