Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 19
Māheśvara-snāna: Lakṣa/Koṭi-homa, Protective Baths, Unguents, and Graha-Śānti
त्रिसुगन्धञ्च कर्पूरं तथा चन्दनकुङ्कुमैः मृगदर्पं सकर्पूरं मलयं सर्वकामदम्
trisugandhañca karpūraṃ tathā candanakuṅkumaiḥ mṛgadarpaṃ sakarpūraṃ malayaṃ sarvakāmadam
«تريسوغنده» مع الكافور، وكذلك مع خشب الصندل والزعفران؛ وأيضاً عطر المِسك مع الكافور—فإن هذا المركّب المسمّى «ملايا» (Malaya) يُقال إنه واهبٌ لكلّ المرادات.
Lord Agni (in instruction to the sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the Agni Purana’s standard dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Perfumery (gandha-yoga): composing named aromatic blends (Trisugandha, Malaya) for personal use and auspicious contexts.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Trisugandha and Malaya Gandha-yoga","lookup_keywords":["trisugandha","malaya perfume","karpura chandana kunkuma","mrigadarpa"],"quick_summary":"Lists aromatic combinations involving camphor, sandalwood, saffron, and musk; the compound termed ‘Malaya’ is praised as granting desired aims (auspicious, pleasing fragrance)."}
Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Gandha as a refinement of daily life and ritual fitness; sensory discipline through sattvic, cooling fragrances.
Application: Adopt mild, cooling perfumes in hot seasons and for worship/assembly; avoid excess that stimulates rajas or aggravates kapha.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda / Gandha-yoga (Perfumes, unguents, aromatic compounds)
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: Mountain
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Display of aromatic ingredients and blending: camphor crystals, sandalwood paste, saffron strands, musk; a perfumer composes ‘Malaya’ fragrance in a small ornate container.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, stylized still-life of fragrance items with bold outlines; perfumer mixing in bronze bowl; cool palette emphasizing candana and karpura; floral borders.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, gold-embossed perfume caskets; saffron and sandal paste highlighted; central composition of ‘Malaya’ perfume offering tray; rich jewel tones.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, neat instructional arrangement of ingredients with fine detailing; perfumer’s hands blending; subtle gradients, calm background.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, highly detailed atelier scene; labeled jars, saffron threads, musk pod depiction; elegant courtly patron receiving the finished ‘Malaya’ scent; intricate carpet patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: त्रिसुगन्धञ्च = त्रिसुगन्धम् + च; चन्दनकुङ्कुमैः = चन्दन + कुङ्कुमैः.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 266 (Gandha-yoga listings)
FAQs
It gives a formula-style ingredient list for a named aromatic preparation (“Malaya”), combining trisugandha, camphor, sandalwood, saffron, and musk-like fragrance—used for perfumery/unguent applications and often for ritual scenting.
Beyond theology, the Agni Purana preserves practical recipes for fragrances and compounds (gandha-yoga), reflecting applied knowledge traditions akin to Ayurveda and household/ritual sciences.
Fragrant substances are traditionally linked with purity, auspiciousness, and devotional offering; the text frames this compound as “sarvakāmadam,” implying it supports desired outcomes through auspicious, sanctifying use.