Shloka 7

Cikitsā-sāra: Doṣa Nidāna–Lakṣaṇa, Agni, Ajīrṇa/Āma Cikitsā, Daśamūla, and Prognostic Signs

Devanagari script

अव्यायाम दिवास्वप्नशय्यासनसुखादिभिः / कफप्रदोषो भुक्ते च वसन्ते च प्रकुप्यति

Transliteration

avyāyāma divāsvapnaśayyāsanasukhādibhiḥ / kaphapradoṣo bhukte ca vasante ca prakupyati

Translation

إنَّ الكَفَا (Kapha) يختلّ بسبب قلّة الرياضة، والنوم نهارًا، والإفراط في التنعّم كالاستلقاء والجلوس الكثيرين؛ وتشتدّ اضطرابات الكَفَا خصوصًا بعد الطعام وفي فصل الربيع (فَسَنْتَ).

Word by Word

• अव्यायाम: lack of exercise
• अव्यायाम: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अव्यायाम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन; अव्यायामः इति (व्यायामाभावः)

• दिवास्वप्न: day-sleep
• दिवास्वप्न: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दिवा (प्रातिपदिक) + स्वप्न (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (दिवायाः स्वप्नः)

• शय्या: bed
• शय्या: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शय्या (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन

• आसन: seat/sitting
• आसन: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आसन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन

• सुख: comfort/pleasure
• सुख: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुख (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन

• आदिभिः: by/with etc. (and similar factors)
• आदिभिः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd case), बहुवचन; ‘आदि’ = ‘and the like’ (सह/साधनभावे)

• कफप्रदोषः: vitiation of kapha
• कफप्रदोषः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कफ (प्रातिपदिक) + प्रदोष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (कफस्य प्रदोषः)

• भुक्ते: is eaten / one eats
• भुक्ते: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: भुज् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present), आत्मनेपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; ‘भुङ्क्ते’ (Sandhi/orthography: भुक्ते)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• वसन्ते: in spring
• वसन्ते: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वसन्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th case), एकवचन; अधिकरण (locative)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• प्रकुप्यति: becomes aggravated
• प्रकुप्यति: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कुप् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; उपसर्गः ‘प्र’

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Kapha

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Moderation and right conduct toward the body: avoiding kapha-aggravating habits (inactivity, daytime sleep, excessive comfort) and observing seasonal/meal-related vulnerability.

Vedantic Theme: Sharira as an instrument (sadhana) requiring sattvic regulation; discipline supports clarity for higher aims.

Application: Adopt regular exercise, avoid daytime sleep, reduce excessive lounging; be especially vigilant after meals and in spring (vasanta) with lighter diet and activity.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.168 (Ayurveda section): tridosha nidana and ritucharya context

Characters & Entities

• Kapha

FAQs

What is the importance of lifestyle discipline in Garuda Purana’s health teaching?

The verse links indulgent habits (no exercise, day-sleep, excess comfort) to Kapha aggravation, framing self-control as a protective dharmic practice.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

By emphasizing restraint and right living, it supports a balanced life that aids spiritual practice; the Garuda Purana repeatedly connects disciplined living with better karmic outcomes.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Avoid day-sleep, increase regular exercise, reduce sedentary comfort-seeking, and be extra mindful of Kapha in spring and immediately after meals.