Shloka 15

Raktapitta Nidāna and Cikitsā: Causes, Signs, Srotas-Spread, and Śodhana Priority

Devanagari script

शोधनं प्रतिलोमञ्च रक्तपित्ते ऽभिसर्जितम् / एवमेवोपशमनं संशोधनमिहेष्यते

Transliteration

śodhanaṃ pratilomañca raktapitte 'bhisarjitam / evamevopaśamanaṃ saṃśodhanamiheṣyate

Translation

In disorders of raktapitta (bleeding), purificatory therapy (śodhana) and counteracting measures (pratiloma) are prescribed; likewise here, both palliative treatment (upaśamana) and purification are held to be appropriate.

Word by Word

• śodhanam: purification therapy
• śodhanam: Karma/Predicative (Object/Complement)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śodhana (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गः, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd case), एकवचनम् — ‘purification’

• pratilomam: reverse/contrary
• pratilomam: Viśeṣaṇa (Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: pratiloma (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गः, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd case), एकवचनम्; विशेषणम् — ‘reverse/contrary’

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्ययम् (conjunction) — ‘and’

• rakta-pitte: in raktapitta (bleeding disorder)
• rakta-pitte: Adhikaraṇa (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: rakta (प्रातिपदिक) + pitta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गः, सप्तमी (7th case/locative), एकवचनम् — ‘in raktapitta (bleeding disorder)’

• abhisarjitam: prescribed/applied
• abhisarjitam: Viśeṣaṇa (Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: abhi√sṛj (धातु) → abhisṛṣṭa/abhisarjita (कृदन्त)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गः, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd case), एकवचनम्; भूतकृदन्त (past participle) — ‘prescribed/let loose/applied’

• evam: thus
• evam: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (Adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: evam (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्ययम् (adverb) — ‘thus’

• eva: indeed
• eva: Avadhāraṇa (Emphasis)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: eva (अव्यय)
• Form: अवधारणार्थक-अव्ययम् (emphatic particle) — ‘indeed/only’

• upaśamanam: pacification therapy
• upaśamanam: Karma/Predicative (Object/Complement)
• Type: Noun
• Root: upaśamana (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गः, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd case), एकवचनम् — ‘pacification/palliative treatment’

• saṃśodhanam: purification therapy
• saṃśodhanam: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: saṃśodhana (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गः, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd case), एकवचनम् — ‘purification’

• iha: here
• iha: Deśa (Locative adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: iha (अव्यय)
• Form: देशवाचक-अव्ययम् (adverb of place) — ‘here/in this context’

• iṣyate: is accepted/considered
• iṣyate: Kriyā (Predicate/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √iṣ (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकारः (Present), प्रथमपुरुषः (3rd person), एकवचनम्; आत्मनेपदम् — ‘is considered/accepted’

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in discourse to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Pitta

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Integrated treatment: in raktapitta, both śodhana (purification) and pratiloma/counteracting measures, as well as upaśamana (palliation), are valid depending on context.

Vedantic Theme: Samanvaya (integration): multiple means may be appropriate when guided by discernment and context.

Application: For bleeding disorders, apply context-appropriate protocols combining stabilization (upaśamana) with indicated purification; avoid one-size-fits-all approaches.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: vira

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.148 (raktapitta management; śodhana + upaśamana)

FAQs

What is the importance of shodhana (purification) in Garuda Purana’s teaching here?

This verse states that in raktapitta, eliminative purification (śodhana/saṃśodhana) is considered a valid and appropriate therapeutic approach, not only pacification.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

It does not discuss the soul’s journey; it belongs to the Purana’s medical/therapeutic instruction, focusing on bodily treatment methods.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

It highlights a balanced approach—both symptom-pacifying care (upaśamana) and deeper corrective measures (śodhana), to be undertaken appropriately under qualified guidance.