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Dear Joakim,
What Rajan Sankaran even means by a miasm may be very different from what Tinus Smits means by it. Though Hahnemann made fairly clear the kind of category that a chronic miasm is, others have stepped away from that in using the word, leaving us trying to discuss several different categories by the one name. Then there is the question of what instances exist of the category of chronic miasms (or others) and what exactly they are due to. For instance, Dr Ardavan Shahrdar and others have done original research that strongly suggests that Hahnemann's sycosis consists not of one miasm but of a confusion of two.
So the question of the relevance of (chronic) miasms has to be looked at in the context of our present state of knowledge of, first, what a (chronic) miasm is; second, what instances of it can be discerned; and, third, their exact causes. Because our state of knowledge is confused by uncertainties in all three of these matters, it may be easy to think that all knowledge of them is irrelevant. In fact, though, a knowledge of them can be extremely helpful in remedy selection.
The forthcoming edition of Similia attempts to address exactly the above questions. Some invited authors have been unable to complete an article on it in time for this edition, but some clarification emerges nevertheless.
Kind regards,
John Harvey

(Editor, Similia)
2008/4/28 Joakim Oria Ajanja >:

hello john, i am sanket taldevkar, from India [mumbai] practicing homoeopathy by rajan's method
rajan sankaran mentioned his idea about miasm, in his various books esp. sankarans schema he said miasm is only the classification of disease it's completely depend on how pt. perceives the sensation in a given condition so one can see the miasm at the sensation only, if u want more explanation so will talk latter on
sanket.taldevkar@gmail.com
bye bye........

Dear Sanket,
Thank you very much.
It seems to me that there is much potential confusion as to the very meaning of the word "miasm", and that useful explanation of how to assess which "miasm" a patient's symptoms reflect can only follow the necessary preliminary understanding of what this thing is that the word "miasm" is being used to denote.
My point was that the uncertainties and ambiguities about the value, uses, and particulars of miasms begin there: with the borrowings of the word to represent concepts other than the simple, revolutionary concept that Hahnemann named "chronic miasm".
The beginning of any discussion of miasms, if it is not to stir the confusion still further, must explicitly or implicitly tell the reader which one of these concepts -- the original, or one of the borrowings -- the word is being used to denote. Only in such a context will instructions on classification of miasms, classification of symptoms into miasms, recognition of a miasm, or treatment of a miasm have any meaning: adrift from such an anchor, we might as meaningfully compare varieties of mungodunno or finector snout.
Cheers --
John
2008/4/29 sanket taldevkar >:

Hi John,

for once:-) I fully agree with you.

Regards

Luise
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For the correct understanding of Miasm, we are indeed blessed by having Dr Ardavan Shahrdar's work readily available to us.
I recommend you all to read his articles on Minutus AND study his work (Materia Medica Virosum) on the after-effects of infections with micro organisms.
This work is such an advancement on Hahnemann's work that in my humble opinion, it is as if Hahnemann himself has inspired Ardavan.
The correct use of this works has enabled colleagues to prescribe the similimum accurately and quickly. Ardavan himself sees up wards of some 50+ patients per day with high cure rate.

Regards

Soroush

Hi Joakim:
Although I am not young anymore; I am young at Homeopathy like yourself. I am just finishing up a 4 yr pgm in Toronto, Canada that has laid a good foundation for learning the art/science of this healing art, etc.
My point being though, I have found that one must always keep on reading and mixing it up w/regards to any one concept in Homeopathy as well as ALWAYS going back to the 6th Edition of the Organon by our fearless leader, Dr. Hahnemann!
I would recommend as a beginner/young at Homeopathy person to read right off Achieving and Maintaining the Simillimum: Strategic Case Management for Successful Homeopathic Prescribing by Luc De Schepper. I am currently rapidly reading it...and wish I read it 4 yrs ago!
My impression of the present situation in terms of education in theis field is to focus on getting the right remedy and not to pay as much attention to dosing/potency - a huge mistake, I believe. But one that ought to be simultaneously be taught/learned along with finding the right prescription, matching totality of sxs of patient with the medicines (reporization & materia medica).
The latter of the these two aspects of prescribing can be found in a number of ways, just as posology can be approached a number of ways. BUT main thing is to be true to Hahnemann by reading each of his aphorisms and paying attention to every detail he speaks to. In the 6th ed. he really spells out the use of LM potencies and one must really use them to achieve success - in terms of really curing patients rapidly, gently and permanently.
The Luc De Schepper book is the best I've seen for adhering to Hahnemann in this regard.
Incidentally, his earlier book Hahnemann Revisited has 100 pages devoted to interpreting Miasm's as concept and such classically (i.e.- according to our master/founder). I have not read this book but intend to as soon as possible! I am totally sold on Dr. Luc!
Lastly, another great book on Miasm's is the Henny Heudens-Mast book on Miasm's...purely classical as well.
I should say - really & truly 'lastly' - that I am totally into Sankaran along with Dr. Luc & others that may, on appearances, seem contradictory... BUT (as always with Homeopathy there is always a 'But') I use him with a grain of salt as I haven't the foundation/skill/experience to jump to his method...as of yet! I do love reading his work. His whole thing on the Human Song is lovely and vibrates with me! I recall in article he said that he would be producing a book on posology - which will be interesting to read. For now Dr. Luc is the man on dosing classically (in fact only book out there on topic that is true to Hahnemann).
All the best on your journey down the seemingly rocky road of this Medical Art - it's something so big yet so plain and simple.
Laura Coramai

finrod@finrod.co.uk wrote:

Dear oh dear, Luise -- what could be happening to us?

John
2008/4/29 Luise Kunkle >:
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