Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 38
Chapter 282 — नानारोगहराण्यौषधानि
Medicines that Remove Various Diseases
सौवर्चलाग्निहिङ्गूनां सदीप्यानां रसैर् युतं विडदीप्यकयुक्तं वा तक्रं गुल्मातुरः पिवेत्
sauvarcalāgnihiṅgūnāṃ sadīpyānāṃ rasair yutaṃ viḍadīpyakayuktaṃ vā takraṃ gulmāturaḥ pivet
المبتلى بداء «غُلما» ينبغي أن يشرب لبن المخيض (تَكْرَ) ممزوجًا بعصارات الساوَرجَلا (الملح الأسود)، والأغني (بيپّلي)، والهِنگو (الحلتيت)، وسائر المواد المُنَشِّطة لنار الهضم؛ أو يشرب التكر ممزوجًا بالڤيدا والديپياكا.
Lord Agni (in dialogue tradition of the Agni Purana, instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Dietetic-therapeutic use of takra (buttermilk) with deepana–pachana additives for gulma (abdominal mass/colicky distension), improving digestion and reducing vata-kapha obstruction.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Takra-yoga for Gulma (Deepana-Pachana Buttermilk)","lookup_keywords":["gulma","takra","hingu","pippali","sauvarcala"],"quick_summary":"For gulma, administer buttermilk fortified with digestive stimulants like sauvarcala, pippali, and hingu; alternatively use vida and dipyaka with buttermilk to kindle agni and relieve obstructive abdominal pathology."}
Dosha: Vata
Concept: Yukti (rational compounding) and agni-dipana as the basis of therapy for obstructive disorders.
Application: Choose vehicles (takra) and additives (deepana-pachana) according to dosha and site to restore digestion and clear obstruction.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies / Cikitsa for Gulma)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"An Ayurvedic physician prepares a bowl of buttermilk, mixing black salt, pippali, and hing, offering it to a patient with abdominal discomfort in a simple clinic setting.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, flat bold colors, traditional vaidya seated with palm-leaf manuscript, brass vessel of takra, small heaps of sauvarcala, pippali, hingu, patient holding abdomen, ornate but minimal background","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central vaidya figure with halo-like arch motif, gold-leaf highlights on brass pot and bowl of buttermilk, labeled herbs arranged symmetrically, patient seated respectfully","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, fine linework, instructional composition showing ingredients and mixing sequence into takra, calm domestic clinic interior, muted palette","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed dispensary scene with jars of salts and spices, physician measuring powders into buttermilk, patient attended by helper, delicate borders and naturalistic textiles"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: रसैर् युतम् = रसैः युतम् (visarga sandhi); गुल्मातुरः = गुल्म-आतुरः; विडदीप्यकयुक्तम् = विड-दीप्यक-युक्तम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 282 (Gulma-cikitsa context); Agni Purana 279–283 (general bhaiṣajya-yoga sequences, depending on recension)
FAQs
It gives an Ayurvedic therapeutic instruction: a takra (buttermilk) preparation fortified with dīpana (digestive-kindling) agents like sauvarcala, pippalī (agni), hiṅgu, and dīpyaka/viḍa, prescribed for gulma (abdominal gaseous mass/lump with pain).
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana preserves practical medical recipes—here, a specific dietary-herbal formulation for a defined disease category (gulma), reflecting its wide-ranging compendium style.
While primarily medical, such guidance supports dharma by preserving health and fitness for daily duties and religious observances; maintaining bodily balance is treated as conducive to disciplined living and ritual continuity.