Shloka 54
Vidradhi–Gulma Nidāna
Causes and Signs of Abscess and Abdominal Mass
कदापि गर्भवद्गुल्मः सर्वे ते रतिसम्भवाः / पाकञ्चिरेण भजते नैधते विद्रधिः पुनः
kadāpi garbhavadgulmaḥ sarve te ratisambhavāḥ / pākañcireṇa bhajate naidhate vidradhiḥ punaḥ
Manchmal erscheint ein gulma (Geschwulst) wie eine Schwangerschaft; all solche Zustände entstehen aus dem Sichhingeben an sinnliche Lust. Erst nach langer Zeit eitert es, und danach wächst es nicht wieder weiter wie ein vidradhi (Abszess).
Lord Vishnu (in discourse to Garuda)
Concept: Rati-indulgence is presented as nidāna for gulma-like conditions; discernment about disease progression prevents confusion and negligence.
Vedantic Theme: Viveka (discrimination) as support for vairāgya; recognizing causal chains in prakṛti.
Application: Moderation in sensuality; seek medical evaluation for pregnancy-like symptoms; avoid self-deception.
Primary Rasa: bibhatsa
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: body-internal (gynecological)
Related Themes: Garuda Purana medical nidāna passages (general)
FAQs
It links uncontrolled sensual indulgence with specific bodily disorders, using medical imagery to encourage restraint and disciplined living (dharma) as a protective principle.
The Purana frequently frames suffering—physical or post-mortem—as arising from misdirected desire; here, the lesson is conveyed through a concrete example of disease to emphasize self-control.
Practice moderation, maintain ethical conduct in relationships, and treat desire with awareness; the verse’s takeaway is preventive discipline rather than indulgence that leads to harm.