Shloka 13
Madātyaya Nidāna and Lakṣaṇa: Liquor’s Qualities, Tridoṣa Presentations, and Fainting Signs
स्वप्नेनेवाभिभवति न चोक्तश्च स भाषतेः / पित्ताद्दाहज्वरः स्वेदो मोहो नित्यं च विभ्रमः
svapnenevābhibhavati na coktaśca sa bhāṣateḥ / pittāddāhajvaraḥ svedo moho nityaṃ ca vibhramaḥ
He is overpowered as though in a dream; even when not addressed, he keeps speaking. From the aggravation of pitta arise burning fever and sweating, with constant delusion and confusion.
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinatā-putra)
Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Intoxication and humoral imbalance cloud discernment and produce suffering; heed bodily signs and restrain harmful habits.
Vedantic Theme: Avidya (delusion) veils buddhi; steadiness of mind is prerequisite for dharma and bhakti.
Application: Recognize pitta-aggravation signs (burning, fever, sweating, confusion) and avoid triggers—especially intoxicants, overheating foods, and irregular routines.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.155 (madyapana-dosha/roga-lakshana context)
FAQs
This verse lists classic signs of aggravated pitta—burning fever, sweating, and mental confusion—showing how moral and practical life in the Purana includes attention to bodily balance and observable clinical indicators.
Indirectly: it highlights how disturbed mind and speech (dreamlike overpowering, compulsive talking, delusion) can arise from bodily imbalance, implying that clarity and steadiness are necessary supports for dharmic living and spiritual preparedness.
Treat persistent burning heat, fever, sweating, and confusion as warning signs of imbalance; seek timely care, cool the system appropriately, and cultivate mental steadiness (restraint in speech, calm routines) to support dharma.