Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 43
Chapter 288 — अश्वचिकित्सा
Aśva-cikitsā) | Horse-Medicine (Śālihotra to Suśruta
भवेत्तैलयुतैर् एभिः प्रतिपानं घनागमे निदाघोद्वृतपित्तार्ताः शरत्सु पुष्टशोणिताः
bhavettailayutair ebhiḥ pratipānaṃ ghanāgame nidāghodvṛtapittārtāḥ śaratsu puṣṭaśoṇitāḥ
In the rainy season, these formulations should be taken as a pratipāna when mixed with oil; those afflicted by pitta aggravated in summer become nourished in blood and regain vitality in autumn.
Lord Agni (teaching to Vasiṣṭha, in the usual Agni Purana dialogue frame)
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Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Kāla-pariṇāma (seasonal transformation): doṣa aggravation and dhātu restoration follow predictable cycles when supported by proper regimen.
Application: Plan diet and anupāna across seasons—especially adding sneha in monsoon—to prevent relapse and promote convalescence into autumn.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies and seasonal regimen)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A monsoon scene: rain clouds outside; inside, a physician mixes herbal after-drink with oil in a small vessel. A second vignette suggests autumn recovery—healthier complexion and renewed strength, symbolized by red vitality (śoṇita) and clear eyes.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, dramatic rain clouds and stylized raindrops, indoor vaidya adding oil to a cup, patient sheltered; adjacent autumn panel with lotus pond and brighter tones indicating restored vitality, flat iconic storytelling layout.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, gold accents on oil vessel and cup, monsoon backdrop with dark blues, then an autumn vignette with gold-highlighted lotus motifs and a revitalized figure, ornate borders separating seasons.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional seasonal chart: varṣā—taila-yuta pratipāna preparation; śarad—patient shown with improved vigor; fine labels and clean composition for teaching.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature diptych: left—rainy season interior with physician mixing oil into medicine, rain visible through jali windows; right—autumn garden with the recovered patient, detailed clouds, textiles, and botanical elements."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Megh","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भवेत्तैलयुतैर् = भवेत् + तैलयुतैः (त् + त्); घनागमे = घन + आगमे; nidāghodvṛta- = nidāgha + udvṛta- (स्वर-सन्धि).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 288.39-42 (the referenced formulations ‘ebhiḥ’); Agni Purana 288 (ṛtucaryā and pratipāna sequence)
FAQs
Ayurvedic seasonal practice: administering the stated preparations with oil as a post-dose/after-drink (pratipāna) during the monsoon to counter issues arising from summer-aggravated pitta and to restore strength by autumn.
It shows the text’s medical compendium aspect—integrating ritu-carya (seasonal regimen), doṣa theory (pitta), and practical administration method (oil-mixed after-drink), alongside the Purana’s many non-mythic disciplines.
By preserving bodily balance through dharmic, season-appropriate conduct, the practitioner sustains health needed for daily duties, worship, and disciplined living—supporting steady sādhanā and righteous action.