Shloka 33

Netra–Nāsa–Mukha Cikitsā, Vraṇa/Bhasma Prayoga, Jvara–Vāta Remedies, and Protective/Uccāṭana Procedures

Devanagari script

दन्ताक्रान्तान्दन्तजांश्च कृमीन्नाशयते शिव / घतं कर्कटपादेन दुग्धोन्मिश्रेण साधितम्

Transliteration

dantākrāntāndantajāṃśca kṛmīnnāśayate śiva / ghataṃ karkaṭapādena dugdhonmiśreṇa sādhitam

Translation

O du Glückverheißender, Ghee, das mit einem Krebsfuß zubereitet und mit Milch vermischt wird, vernichtet die Würmer, die die Zähne befallen, ebenso wie jene, die im Zahn selbst entstehen.

Word by Word

• दन्ताक्रान्तान्: those afflicted/overrun in the teeth
• दन्ताक्रान्तान्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दन्त (प्रातिपदिक) + आक्रान्त (कृदन्त; √क्रम् धातु, क्त, उपसर्ग आ-)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), बहुवचन; कर्मधारय/तत्पुरुषार्थः (दन्तैः आक्रान्ताः)

• दन्तजान्: born in the teeth
• दन्तजान्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दन्त (प्रातिपदिक) + ज (कृदन्त/प्रातिपदिक; √जन् धातु, क्त/ज)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), बहुवचन; तत्पुरुषः (दन्ते जाताः)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक निपात (conjunction)

• कृमीन्: worms
• कृमीन्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कृमि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), बहुवचन

• नाशयते: destroys
• नाशयते: Kriya (Verb/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: नश् (धातु)
• Form: लट् (Present), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन; परस्मैपदम्; णिच् (causative) अर्थः (नाशयति = नाशं करोति)

• शिव: O Śiva
• शिव: Sambodhana (Address/सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शिव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सम्बोधन (Vocative), एकवचन

• घृतम्: ghee
• घृतम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: घृत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; अत्र कर्मरूपेण (उपचारः)

• कर्कटपादेन: with crab’s leg
• कर्कटपादेन: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कर्कट (प्रातिपदिक) + पाद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (कर्कटस्य पादः)

• दुग्धोन्मिश्रेण: mixed with milk
• दुग्धोन्मिश्रेण: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दुग्ध (प्रातिपदिक) + उन्मिश्र (कृदन्त/प्रातिपदिक; √मिश्र् धातु, क्त, उपसर्ग उद्/उन्-)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), एकवचन; विशेषणम् (दुग्धेन उन्मिश्रः = दुग्धमिश्रितः)

• साधितम्: prepared
• साधितम्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: साध् (धातु)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (prepared/cooked)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in dialogue to Garuda)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Applied knowledge (prayoga-jñāna) for alleviating suffering is a dharmic act; proper preparation (saṃskāra) of substances yields efficacy.

Vedantic Theme: Compassionate maintenance of the body as an aid to higher aims; recognition of causality in the material domain (kārya-kāraṇa).

Application: Prepare ghee processed with crab’s leg/foot (karkaṭa-pāda) and mix with milk; use as indicated to destroy dental worms/infestation.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.177.32 (other dental remedies); Garuda Purana 1.177.34 (effects/usage with crab component)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva (as an epithet: auspicious one)
• Krimi (worms)

FAQs

What is the importance of this remedy in the Garuda Purana?

This verse preserves a practical, Purana-style therapeutic instruction: a specific ghṛta (medicated ghee) preparation is said to eliminate krimi (worms/parasites) affecting the teeth.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

It does not directly discuss the soul’s journey or Yama’s realm; instead, it reflects the Garuda Purana’s broader scope, which also includes guidance for bodily well-being alongside spiritual teachings.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat it as a traditional reference: for real dental problems, consult a qualified clinician; the takeaway is the text’s emphasis on proactive care and timely treatment of disease.