Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 11
Mantra-paribhāṣā (मन्त्रपरिभाषा) — Colophon/Closure
द्वादशाहात् सुबोधः स्यात् दन्ताः स्युः सूर्यदर्शनात् द्वात्रिंशद्दिनविंशत्या चतस्रस्तेषु दंष्त्रिकाः
dvādaśāhāt subodhaḥ syāt dantāḥ syuḥ sūryadarśanāt dvātriṃśaddinaviṃśatyā catasrasteṣu daṃṣtrikāḥ
بعد اثني عشر يومًا يصير الرضيع واضحَ الفهم والاستجابة. ومع رؤية الشمس تبدأ الأسنان بالظهور. وبحلول اليوم العشرين ضمن اثنين وثلاثين يومًا تكون أربعُ أنيابٍ موجودةً بينها.
Lord Agni (narrating Purāṇic-Ayurvedic markers, traditionally to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Pediatric developmental milestone reference (responsiveness, teething timing, dentition markers) for kaumāra-bhṛtya style observation.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Infant milestones: responsiveness and dentition markers","lookup_keywords":["kaumāra-bhṛtya","danta","dvādaśāha","sūrya-darśana","daṃṣṭrikā"],"quick_summary":"Gives traditional milestones: responsiveness after 12 days; teeth begin with ‘seeing the sun’; and a later marker mentioning four canine teeth, serving as a compact pediatric checklist in Purāṇic Ayurveda."}
Concept: Human development is tracked through lakṣaṇas (observable signs) and time-counts, forming a practical knowledge tradition.
Application: Encourages caregivers to observe, record, and respond to developmental signs; integrates household practice with learned medical lore.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda / Garbha-vidya (Pediatric & developmental markers)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A caregiver observing an infant: day-12 responsiveness shown by the baby tracking sound/face; a ‘sun-seeing’ rite scene; and a close-up inset of emerging teeth with four canines highlighted as a milestone.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, three-panel narrative: (1) infant responding at day 12, (2) ceremonial first sun-viewing, (3) stylized mouth/teeth inset with four canines marked, bold colors and temple borders.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ceremonial ‘sun-seeing’ of the infant with gold halos and ornate cradle, small inset medallions for day-12 responsiveness and dentition, rich gold work and jewel tones.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional pediatric plate: labeled timeline (12 days, sun-viewing, dentition), delicate linework, clear anatomical inset of teeth emergence.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, domestic courtyard with infant presented to morning sun, attendants and physician-like figure noting milestones on a folio, fine detail and calligraphy captions."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Shree","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: catasrasteṣu = catasraḥ teṣu; dvātriṃśaddinaviṃśatyā treated as a tatpuruṣa time-expression; orthography normalized: daṃṣtrikāḥ.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 293.9–293.10 (garbha/prasūti markers); Agni Purana Ayurveda material on childhood care (elsewhere)
FAQs
It gives Ayurvedic-style developmental milestones for an infant—when responsiveness becomes evident and when dentition (including canine teeth) is expected—useful for pediatric assessment.
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana preserves practical medical knowledge (Ayurveda), here cataloging observable physiological timelines used in traditional healthcare.
Primarily practical rather than ritual: it supports dharmic caregiving by helping guardians recognize normal growth and respond appropriately, aligning household conduct with responsible nurture.