Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 35
Adhyaya 223 — Rājadharmāḥ
Royal Duties: Inner Palace Governance, Trivarga Protection, Courtly Conduct, and Aromatic/Hygienic Sciences
कर्पूरं कुङ्कुमं कान्ता मृगदर्पं हरेणुकं कक्कोलैलालवङ्गञ्च जातौ कोशकमेव च
karpūraṃ kuṅkumaṃ kāntā mṛgadarpaṃ hareṇukaṃ kakkolailālavaṅgañca jātau kośakameva ca
কর্পূর, কুঙ্কুম, কান্তা, মৃগদর্প (কস্তুরী), হরেণুকা, কক্কোল, এলা, লবঙ্গ, জায়ফল এবং কোশক—এগুলি সুগন্ধি দ্রব্যরূপে গণ্য।
Lord Agni (narrating to sage Vasiṣṭha, in the standard Agni Purana discourse frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Reference list of key aromatic substances for perfumery, mouth-perfumes, unguents, and scented oils; serves as a materials index for formulations.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Sugandhi-varga: Karpūra–Kuṅkuma–Kāntā–Mṛgadarpā–Hareṇukā–Kakkola–Elā–Lavaṅga–Jātī–Kośaka","lookup_keywords":["sugandhi-varga","karpūra","kuṅkuma","mṛgadarpā","hareṇukā","kakkola"],"quick_summary":"Enumerates principal aromatics (camphor, saffron, musk, hareṇukā, and others) as a canonical materials set for fragrance preparations."}
Concept: Saṅgraha (systematic listing) as a knowledge tool: naming substances enables formulation, trade, and standardization.
Application: Build a formulary inventory; map each aromatic to function (top note/fixative/ritual purity) and procurement quality checks.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Gandha-dravya / Sugandhi-varga: aromatic substances and perfumery materials)
Primary Rasa: Adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: Shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A curated display of luxury aromatics—camphor crystals, saffron threads, musk pod, spice pods and barks—arranged as an encyclopedic list of sugandhi materials.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, symmetrical arrangement of aromatic items with stylized textures, deep saturated palette, decorative borders reminiscent of temple panels.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, opulent still-life with gold leaf on containers, saffron and camphor highlighted, royal/temple offering aesthetic.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, labeled materia-medica chart-like composition, each aromatic drawn clearly for identification, soft colors and fine outlines.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, luxurious perfume-spice cabinet scene, attendants presenting aromatics, meticulous detail of saffron, musk, camphor, and spice pods, ornate margins."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"focused","suggested_raga":"Shankarabharanam","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: kakkolailālavaṅgañca = kakkola-elā-lavaṅgam + ca.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 223 (Sugandhi-varga)
FAQs
It catalogs gandha-dravyas—standard aromatic materials (camphor, saffron, musk, spices, etc.) used in Ayurvedic formulations and in ritual/perfumery applications.
By preserving a compact materia-medica style inventory of aromatics, it shows the text functioning as a reference manual spanning practical sciences (Ayurveda/perfumery) alongside theology and ritual.
Aromatics are traditionally used for śauca (purification) and pūjā-upacāra (offerings); employing such substances supports ritual purity, devotional atmosphere, and merit through proper worship conduct.