Agni Purana — Kosha, Shloka 27
Chapter 365 — क्षत्रविट्शूद्रवर्गाः
The Classes of Kṣatriyas, Vaiśyas, and Śūdras
स्यूतप्रसेवौ कण्डोलपिटौ कटकिनिञ्जकौ समानौ रसवत्यान्तु पाकस्थानमहानसे
syūtaprasevau kaṇḍolapiṭau kaṭakiniñjakau samānau rasavatyāntu pākasthānamahānase
«Syūta» و«Praseva» مترادفان؛ وكذلك «Kaṇḍola» و«Piṭa»، وأيضًا «Kaṭakin» و«Niñjaka» ألفاظ متكافئة. وفي سياق «Rasavatī» (شؤون المطبخ)، يُسمّى موضع الطبخ «Pāka-sthāna»، وتُسمّى المطبخ الكبرى «Mahānasa».
Lord Agni (traditional Agni Purana narration to the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Nighaṇṭu-style synonym control for kitchen/dispensary logistics—ensures the right vessel/container and correct identification of culinary spaces in prescriptions, household manuals, and institutional kitchens.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Synonyms: Syūta/Praseva; Kaṇḍola/Piṭa; Kaṭakin/Niñjaka; Pāka-sthāna/Mahānasa","lookup_keywords":["syūta praseva","kaṇḍola piṭa","kaṭakin niñjaka","pāka-sthāna","mahānasa"],"quick_summary":"Records equivalences of common terms (containers/implements and kitchen spaces). Useful for interpreting recipes, medical dietetics, and household inventories where regional vocabulary varies."}
Concept: Vyavahāra-siddhi through śabda-jñāna: correct word-knowledge enables correct action in applied sciences (cooking/medicine).
Application: In recipe-books, vaidya notes, and royal kitchens, map local terms to standard equivalents to avoid errors in preparation and storage.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Dravya-guṇa / Nighaṇṭu-style synonyms for culinary and medicinal items)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A large kitchen: labeled areas ‘Pāka-sthāna’ and ‘Mahānasa’; shelves with sacks/containers tagged Syūta/Praseva, Kaṇḍola/Piṭa, Kaṭakin/Niñjaka; a scribe compiling a glossary.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: temple-kitchen (oottupura) ambiance, cooks near hearth, two signboards ‘pāka-sthāna’ and ‘mahānasa’, stylized containers with paired synonym labels, bold outlines and flat colors.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: ornate royal kitchen interior with gold highlights on vessels and hearth, central inscription panels showing synonym pairs, rich textile patterns, symmetrical composition.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: manuscript-like instructional plate—neat callouts pointing to containers and kitchen zones, fine brushwork, muted palette, emphasis on labels and clarity.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: palace kitchen with attendants, a munshi writing synonym pairs on a scroll, detailed copper vessels and spice boxes, architectural depth and delicate shading."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: रसवत्यान्तु = रसवत्याम् + तु. Compounds: पाकस्थानम् (तत्पुरुष). Dvandva pairs: स्यूतप्रसेवौ, कण्डोलपिटौ, कटकिनिञ्जकौ.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 365 (nighaṇṭu-style synonym lists for dravya and household terms)
FAQs
It imparts technical vocabulary—synonyms for kitchen-related items/terms and the correct nomenclature for the cooking area (pāka-sthāna) and main kitchen (mahānasa) within the Rasavatī/cookery context.
By cataloging specialized synonyms and definitions, it functions like a mini-lexicon (nighaṇṭu), showing how the Agni Purana preserves practical knowledge alongside theology—here, household/cookery terminology connected with health and daily life.
While primarily technical, clarity of correct terms supports orderly domestic practice; in Purāṇic culture, well-regulated household activity (including proper preparation of food) is linked to purity, right conduct, and the merit of maintaining a disciplined life.