Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 17
Māheśvara-snāna: Lakṣa/Koṭi-homa, Protective Baths, Unguents, and Graha-Śānti
घृतमिशुरसं तैलं क्षौद्रञ्च त्रिरसं श्रिये यवकामायेत्येकोर्कमिति क , छ च अनुलेपस्त्रिशुक्रस्तु कर्पूरोशीरचन्दनैः
ghṛtamiśurasaṃ tailaṃ kṣaudrañca trirasaṃ śriye yavakāmāyetyekorkamiti ka , cha ca anulepastriśukrastu karpūrośīracandanaiḥ
Oil blended with ghee and also with honey—prepared as a “three-essence” (tri-rasa) mixture—is applied for śrī, prosperity. The unguent (anulepa) called Triśukra is prepared with camphor, vetiver (uśīra), and sandalwood.
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha, standard Agni Purāṇa dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Stotra","practical_application":"Preparation of perfumed unguents (anulepa) for auspiciousness/prosperity and cooling fragrance; practical perfumery and topical application.","sutra_style":true}
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Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Auspicious conduct includes bodily purity and pleasant gandha; external regimen supports inner sattva and social-ritual fitness.
Application: Use fragrance as part of daily dinacaryā/ritual readiness, selecting cooling dravyas in hot seasons.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Gandha–Dravya/Anulepa: perfumed unguents and auspicious applications)
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: Mountain
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A perfumery preparation scene: grinding sandalwood, vetiver, and camphor on a stone slab; mixing with a base; applying a thin fragrant paste as anulepa.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, stylized grinding stone and paste; attendants with palm-leaf fans; cool-toned candana paste; emphasis on fragrance ritual purity; flat background with floral motifs.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, gold accents on perfume boxes; central figure anointed with pale sandal paste; ornate containers of camphor and vetiver; rich decorative frame.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, close-up instructional depiction of triśukra ingredients being measured and ground; fine lines, soft colors; labeled containers.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed perfumer’s workshop; stone mortar, camphor crystals, vetiver roots, sandalwood; courtly figure receiving anulepa; intricate textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Shuddha Saveri","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: क्षौद्रञ्च = क्षौद्रम् + च; यवकामायेत्य = यवकामाय + इति; अनुलेपस्त्रिशुक्रस्तु = अनुलेपः + त्रिशुक्रः + तु; कर्पूरोशीरचन्दनैः = कर्पूर + उशीर + चन्दनैः. Verse contains apparent textual markers 'क, छ' and uncertain reading 'एकोर्कम्'.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 266 (Gandha-dravya/Anulepa section)
FAQs
It teaches an anulepa-yoga: (1) a three-ingredient base (oil + ghee + honey) used as an auspicious smear for śrī (prosperity), and (2) a named fragrant unguent, Triśukra, compounded from camphor, vetiver, and sandalwood.
Beyond theology, it preserves practical formulations—cosmetic/ritual pharmaceutics—showing the text’s coverage of applied Ayurveda (gandha-dravya, lepa/anulepa) alongside ritual aims like prosperity.
Applying such auspicious, sattvic fragrances and unguents is presented as a śrī-kara (fortune-inviting) practice—supporting purity, pleasantness, and ritual merit associated with prosperity-oriented observances.