Shloka 7

Roganidāna: Definitions, Fivefold Diagnostic Method, and Doṣa-wise Causes

Devanagari script

हेतुव्याधिविपर्यस्तविपर्यस्तार्थकारिणाम् / औषधान्नविहाराणामुपयोगं सुखावहम्

Transliteration

hetuvyādhiviparyastaviparyastārthakāriṇām / auṣadhānnavihārāṇāmupayogaṃ sukhāvaham

Translation

Für jene, deren körperliche Ursachen und Krankheiten entgleist sind, sodass Dinge in umgekehrter (schädlicher) Weise wirken, wird der rechte Gebrauch von Arznei, Nahrung und Lebensordnung zur Quelle von Linderung und Wohlergehen.

Word by Word

• hetu-vyādhi-viparyasta-viparyasta-artha-kāriṇām: of those who act with meanings reversed due to causes and diseases (i.e., perverted understanding)
• hetu-vyādhi-viparyasta-viparyasta-artha-kāriṇām: Sambandha (Genitive/षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: hetu (प्रातिपदिक) + vyādhi (प्रातिपदिक) + viparyasta (√as + vi-pari + kta; कृदन्त) + viparyasta (कृदन्त) + artha (प्रातिपदिक) + kārin (√kṛ + ṇin; कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: बहुवचन, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive); पुंलिङ्ग (कārin-शब्द); समासः—षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष/बहुपद-तत्पुरुष (determinative): ‘हेतु-व्याधि-...-अर्थं करोति’

• auṣadha-anna-vihārāṇām: of medicines, foods, and regimens
• auṣadha-anna-vihārāṇām: Sambandha (Genitive/षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: auṣadha (प्रातिपदिक) + anna (प्रातिपदिक) + vihāra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), बहुवचन; इतरेतर-द्वन्द्व (copulative): ‘औषधं च अन्नं च विहारः च’

• upayogam: use/application
• upayogam: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: upayoga (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन

• sukha-āvaham: bringing comfort/benefit
• sukha-āvaham: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: sukha (प्रातिपदिक) + āvaha (√vah + ā + a; कृदन्त/प्रातिपदिक ‘आवह’ = bringing)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; उपयोगम् इति विशेषणम्; समासः—तत्पुरुष (determinative): ‘सुखम् आवहति’

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Right application (upayoga) of medicine, diet, and vihāra restores comfort when bodily causation is ‘reversed’ (vipa ryasta) by disorder.

Vedantic Theme: Body as instrument (śarīra-sādhana) requiring disciplined maintenance; suffering mitigated by right means (upāya) in vyavahāra.

Application: Adopt individualized regimen: correct medicine, appropriate food, and lifestyle adjustments; avoid one-size-fits-all when symptoms show paradoxical reactions.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: karuna

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.146.8 (upashaya/asatmya); Garuda Purana 1.146.9 (samprapti of disease)

FAQs

What is the importance of medicine, diet, and lifestyle (auṣadha–anna–vihāra) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse states that when causes and diseases become disordered, well-being depends on the correct application of medicines, food, and daily regimen—together bringing relief and comfort.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly: it emphasizes maintaining the body through disciplined remedies and conduct, supporting dharmic living and preparedness for life’s transitions discussed elsewhere in the Garuda Purana.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat health holistically: use appropriate medication, eat suitable foods, and follow a supportive lifestyle routine—especially when the body reacts unpredictably.