Indriya sthana is one of the eight sections of Charaka samhita. It contains twelve adhyaya. In the section of Indriya sthana various arishta lakshana (fatal signs or end stage signs or symptoms) are described which leads to imminent death. It describes the prognostication of life expectancy (aayu maana) in the aatura who are in end stage of life. 'Indriya sthana' describes about 'arishta lakshana'. 'Arishtalakshana' are also known as signs of end stage of life, which are also sign of imminent death. Aatura who are suffering with arishta lakshana are not treatable. Most of time, their vyadhi are progressive, and resistive to chikitsa, so Vaidya should avoid to give chikitsa to such aatura who are with arishta lakshana. Vaidya should be able to recognize such aatura who are with arishta lakshana. They should avoid treating such aatura. With the help of concept of Indriya sthana, they can understand or recognize such aatura (patient) who is with arisha lakshana, and continuously leading to death.