"Shad Vikaragalu" refers to the six modifications or changes that every living being undergoes according to Indian philosophy. These stages describe the cycle of life and are as follows:

1. Jayate (Birth): The beginning of life, when a being comes into existence.
2. Asti (Existence): The state of being alive and existing in the world.
3. Vardhate (Growth): The process of growing and developing physically and mentally.
4. Viparinamate (Transformation): The stage where changes occur, such as aging or maturation.
5. Apakshiyate (Decline): The phase of deterioration or weakening as one ages.
6. Vinashyati (Death): The end of life, when a being ceases to exist in its current form.

These stages are often discussed in the context of understanding the transient nature of life and the inevitability of change.

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