Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 40
Mantra-paribhāṣā
Technical Definitions and Operational Rules of Mantras
त्वगसृङ्मांसकस्नायुमेदोमज्जाशुक्राणि धातवः वसाः पयो वासको लिख्यन्ते चैव लिपीश्वराः
tvagasṛṅmāṃsakasnāyumedomajjāśukrāṇi dhātavaḥ vasāḥ payo vāsako likhyante caiva lipīśvarāḥ
Haut, Blut, Fleisch, Sehnen/Fasern (snāyu), Fett, Mark und Samen gelten als Körperbestandteile (dhātu). Auch Fett (vasā), Milch (payaḥ) und vāsaka werden verzeichnet—so lehren es die Autoritäten der Terminologie (lipīśvara).
Lord Agni (traditionally narrating the Agni Purana to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Medical anatomy/physiology reference for dhātu enumeration and terminology used in diagnosis, treatment planning, and teaching.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Sapta-dhātu (Skin to Śukra) and allied terms (Vasā, Payaḥ, Vāsaka)","lookup_keywords":["sapta-dhātu","tvak","asṛk","majja","śukra"],"quick_summary":"Lists the seven bodily constituents (dhātus) and notes allied substances/terms (vasā, payaḥ, vāsaka) as recognized in medical lexicon."}
Concept: Body understood through constituent analysis (dhātu-vāda) as a basis for health knowledge.
Application: Apply dhātu categories in teaching/learning Ayurveda and in structuring observation of bodily strength, nourishment, and degeneration.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Anatomy, Dhatu-nirupana, Medical Lexicon)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A medical teacher points to a human-body chart labeling tvak, asṛk, māṃsa, snāyu, medas, majjā, śukra; beside it are written terms vasā and payaḥ as lexicon notes.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, stylized human figure with seven dhātu labels in Sanskrit, physician-sage holding palm-leaf, earthy palette, diagrammatic sacred-medical aesthetic","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, Dhanvantari-like physician figure with gold accents, scroll showing sapta-dhātu list, ornate border, luminous but instructional composition","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, precise anatomical schematic with callouts for dhātus, gentle colors, manuscript-illustration feel, emphasis on clarity","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, hakim-like scholar with illustrated folio of dhātu list, fine botanical/ink details, balanced composition with text panels"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":null,"pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: त्वगसृङ्मांसकस्नायुमेदोमज्जाशुक्राणि = त्वक् + असृक् + मांस + क + स्नायु + मेदस् + मज्जा + शुक्राणि (सूची-समासवत् संहिता). लिपीश्वराः = लिपि + ईश्वराः.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 292 (dhātu-nirūpaṇa and lexicon items)
FAQs
It transmits Ayurvedic anatomical classification by naming key bodily tissues/constituents (dhātus) and related substances used in medical description and formulation.
By cataloging medical/anatomical terms and substances (including a noted herb like Vāsaka), it shows the Purana functioning as a compendium that preserves practical sciences alongside theology and ritual.
While primarily technical, such bodily classification supports purity/health disciplines (ārogya as a dharmic aid), enabling sustained practice of vows, worship, and righteous living.