Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 26
Chapter 244 — चामरादिलक्षणम् / आयुधलक्षणादि
Characteristics of the Fly-whisk and Related Royal Emblems; Weapon Characteristics
समाङ्गुलस्थाः शस्यन्ते व्रणाः खद्गेषु लिङ्गवत् काकोलूकसवर्णाभा विषमास्ते न शोभनाः
samāṅgulasthāḥ śasyante vraṇāḥ khadgeṣu liṅgavat kākolūkasavarṇābhā viṣamāste na śobhanāḥ
দেহত সমান অঙ্গুল-পরিমাপৰ ঘাঁ খড়্গচিহ্নৰ দৰে স্পষ্ট লক্ষণযুক্ত হোৱাত প্ৰশংসিত। কিন্তু যিবোৰ ঘাঁ বিষম আৰু কাক বা উলুক (পেঁচা) সদৃশ বৰ্ণৰ, সেয়া শুভ নহয়।
Lord Agni (narrating Ayurvedic/śalya diagnostics to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Dhanurveda","practical_application":"Clinical observation of wound shape and colour for prognosis; distinguishing clean incised wounds from irregular, dark, ominous wounds needing caution.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Description","entry_title":"Vraṇa-lakṣaṇa (Prognostic Signs in Sword-like Wounds)","lookup_keywords":["vrana","shalya","khadga","varna","prognosis"],"quick_summary":"Even, finger-measured wounds with clear incised marks are considered favourable. Irregular wounds with crow/owl-like dark coloration are considered unfavourable signs and warrant concern."}
Alamkara Type: Upama
Weapon Type: Sword (Khadga)
Concept: Lakṣaṇa-jñāna (knowledge by signs) for prognosis and decision-making.
Application: Use observable signs to prioritize care and anticipate outcomes in trauma management.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Śalya/Śastrakarma—surgical signs and prognosis of wounds)
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A physician-surgeon examines two wounds: one clean, straight, evenly measured; another ragged and dark like crow/owl hue; attendants hold instruments and bandages for triage.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, Ayurvedic surgeon (vaidya) inspecting wounds, clear contrast of clean incised mark vs dark irregular wound, traditional instruments, muted reds and blacks for ominous coloration","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, gold accents on surgical tray and lamp, physician blessing/assessing the patient, two wound panels shown symbolically, rich background with ornate borders","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, didactic split-panel: ‘śasyāḥ’ regular wound vs ‘aśobhanāḥ’ irregular dark wound, fine linework, calm clinical setting with herbal bandage bowl","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, medical consultation scene with detailed anatomy cues, physician pointing to wound margins, attendants with cloth and water, careful depiction of colour contrast"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Todi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: samāṅgulasthāḥ → sama-aṅgula-sthāḥ; kākolūkasavarṇābhā → kāka-ulūka-savarṇa-ābhāḥ; viṣamāste → viṣamāḥ + te.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 244 (śalya/śastrakarma context within encyclopedic compilation)
FAQs
It teaches Ayurvedic surgical diagnostics: uniformly measured, clearly defined weapon-like wounds are considered favourable, while irregular dark-discoloured wounds are unfavourable signs.
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana preserves practical medical science—here, trauma assessment and prognosis—showing its coverage of applied disciplines like Ayurveda and surgery.
By promoting correct assessment and timely treatment, the instruction supports dharmic care of the injured—reducing suffering and enabling righteous action, which is treated as meritorious service.