Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 38
Chapter 279 — सिद्धौषधानि (Siddhauṣadhāni, “Perfected Medicines”) — Colophon/Closure
स्वप्ने च दीप्तिमत्प्रेक्षी पित्तप्रकृतिरुच्यते दृढाङ्गः स्थिरचित्तश् च सुप्रभः स्निग्धसूर्धजः
svapne ca dīptimatprekṣī pittaprakṛtirucyate dṛḍhāṅgaḥ sthiracittaś ca suprabhaḥ snigdhasūrdhajaḥ
One who, even in dreams, beholds brilliant, fiery sights is said to be of Pitta constitution. He has firm limbs, a steady mind, a radiant complexion, and unctuous hair and beard.
Lord Agni (narrating Ayurvedic characteristics to the sage Vasiṣṭha)
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Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Correlation of inner elemental dominance (tejas) with perception, temperament, and physique.
Application: Personalized conduct: heat-management, moderation, and ethical restraint to stabilize tejas.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Prakriti-lakshana / Dosha-physiology)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sleeper dreaming of brilliant flames or radiant light; the dream shows luminous scenes, while the waking body is depicted with a glowing complexion and glossy hair/beard.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, sleeping figure with a bright golden-red dream vignette of flames and radiant orbs, stylized fire motifs, strong outlines, traditional palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting with gold highlights emphasizing brilliance: dream bubble filled with golden light and flame motifs; the figure shown with radiant complexion, ornate textiles, decorative border.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, refined shading: a diagrammatic scene showing dream of light (dīpti) and annotated Pitta markers—firm limbs, steady gaze, glossy hair—subtle instructional composition.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed chamber scene; above, a cloud panel with glowing lamps/flames and bright vistas; fine gradations to show radiance on skin and hair."}
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Sandhi Resolution Notes: पित्तप्रकृतिरुच्यते → पित्त-प्रकृतिः उच्यते; दीप्तिमत्प्रेक्षी → दीप्तिमत्-प्रेक्षी; दृढाङ्गः → दृढ-अङ्गः; स्थिरचित्तश् → स्थिर-चित्तः।
Related Themes: Agni Purana 279 (prakṛti/doṣa-lakṣaṇa; svapna-nimitta)
FAQs
Ayurvedic diagnostic knowledge: it lists observable markers of Pitta-prakṛti, including dream-content (seeing brilliance), bodily firmness, mental steadiness, radiance, and unctuous hair/beard.
It shows the Agni Purana functioning as a compendium by preserving clinical-style Ayurvedic profiling (prakṛti-lakṣaṇa) alongside its religious and ritual materials—useful for health assessment and lifestyle guidance.
By encouraging self-knowledge of one’s constitution, it supports disciplined living (yukti) and restraint, helping maintain bodily purity and mental steadiness—conditions traditionally considered supportive of dharma and sādhana.