Sanskrit Verse
नास्ति हि अकारणात् कार्य उत्पत्तिः।
— (Classical Interpretation)
Explanation
This is the ‘Cause and Effect’ relationship, a fundamental law of logic. It states that every effect (Karya) has a cause (Karana), and the effect is latently present in the cause before its manifestation. For example, a pot (effect) is pre-existent in the clay (cause).
Clinical Importance
This principle is the basis of pathology. Every disease (Karya) has a specific cause or set of causes (Hetu). The primary goal of a physician is to identify and remove the Karana to permanently resolve the Karya.