Shloka 7

Bhāiṣajya-yoga for Prameha, Mutra-roga, Arśa, Bhagandara, and Agni-dīpana

Devanagari script

करवीरमूललेपाद्वै लेपात्पूगफलस्य च / पुंव्याधिर्नश्यते रुद्र योगमन्यं वदाम्यहम्

Transliteration

karavīramūlalepādvai lepātpūgaphalasya ca / puṃvyādhirnaśyate rudra yogamanyaṃ vadāmyaham

Translation

Durch das Auflegen einer Paste aus der Wurzel der karavīra-Pflanze und ebenso einer Paste aus der pūga-Frucht (Arekanuss) wird das männliche Leiden vernichtet. O Rudra, ich will nun ein weiteres Yoga, ein anderes Heilmittel, verkünden.

Word by Word

• करवीरमूललेपात्: from/by the plaster of karavīra-root
• करवीरमूललेपात्: Apadana (Source/Means)
• Type: Noun
• Root: करवीर-मूल-लेप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी (5th/Ablative), एकवचन; समासः—करवीरस्य मूलस्य लेपः (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष-परम्परा)

• वै: indeed
• वै: Sambandha (Particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: वै (अव्यय)
• Form: निश्चयार्थक-अव्यय (emphatic particle)

• लेपात्: from/by plaster
• लेपात्: Apadana (Source/Means)
• Type: Noun
• Root: लेप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी (5th/Ablative), एकवचन

• पूगफलस्य: of areca-nut fruit
• पूगफलस्य: Sambandha (Genitive/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पूगफल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), एकवचन; समासः—पूगस्य फलम् (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• पुंव्याधिः: male disease (genital ailment)
• पुंव्याधिः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पुंव्याधि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; समासः—पुंसः व्याधिः (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः)

• नश्यते: is destroyed/disappears
• नश्यते: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: नश् (धातु)
• Form: लट् (Present), आत्मनेपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

• रुद्र: O Rudra
• रुद्र: Sambodhana (Address)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रुद्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सम्बोधन (8th/Vocative), एकवचन

• योगम्: remedy/formulation
• योगम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: योग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन

• अन्यम्: another
• अन्यम्: Karma (Object-qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अन्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; ‘योगम्’ इति विशेषणम्

• वदामि: I say/tell
• वदामि: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: वद् (धातु)
• Form: लट् (Present), परस्मैपद, उत्तमपुरुष (1st person), एकवचन

• अहम्: I
• अहम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अहम् (सर्वनाम)
• Form: उत्तमपुरुष-सर्वनाम, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

Speaker

Rudra (Śiva) as the instructor within the remedial/medical context

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Healing and preservation of generative vitality is a legitimate aim within household life when pursued rightly.

Vedantic Theme: Regulation of bodily functions as support for dharma; moderation and right means.

Application: Topical lepa of karavīra root and separately pūga-phala paste for ‘puṃvyādhi’ (male affliction) under expert supervision; karavīra is toxic—requires caution.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.186 (yoga/recipes sequence; ‘anyam yogam’ transition marker)

Characters & Entities

• Rudra
• Karavīra
• Pūga (Areca)

FAQs

What is the importance of lepa (herbal paste application) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse presents lepa as a practical, scripture-endorsed therapeutic method—using specific plant substances to alleviate a defined male affliction (puṁvyādhi).

How does this verse fit the Garuda Purana’s broader teachings?

While the Garuda Purana is famous for afterlife teachings, it also contains Ācāra-oriented material, including remedial “yogas” (formulas) that address bodily ailments as part of disciplined living.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat it as a traditional reference: if considering herbal use, consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, since plants like karavīra are potent and may be unsafe if misused.