Shloka 19

Atīsāra (Diarrhoea) and Grahaṇī-doṣa: Causes, Prodromal Signs, Doṣa-wise Symptoms, and Major-Disease Status

Devanagari script

आब (न) द्धोदरता छर्दिः कर्णके ऽप्यनुकूजकम् / सामान्यलक्षणं कार्श्यं वमक स्तमको ज्वरः

Transliteration

āba (na) ddhodaratā chardiḥ karṇake 'pyanukūjakam / sāmānyalakṣaṇaṃ kārśyaṃ vamaka stamako jvaraḥ

Translation

Swelling or distension of the abdomen, vomiting, and a humming ringing even in the ears are spoken of; the common signs are emaciation, nausea, stupor or fainting, and fever.

Word by Word

• आबद्धोदरता: constricted/blocked abdomen condition
• आबद्धोदरता: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आबद्ध + उदरता (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; समासः—षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (आबद्धस्य उदरता)

• छर्दिः: vomiting
• छर्दिः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: छर्दि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• कर्णके: in the ear (ear-region)
• कर्णके: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कर्णक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/Locative), एकवचन

• अपि: also/even
• अपि: Sambandha/Particle
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अपि (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; निपात (particle) = ‘also/even’

• अनुकूजकम्: tinnitus/low cooing sound
• अनुकूजकम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अनु + कूजक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• सामान्यलक्षणम्: general symptom
• सामान्यलक्षणम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सामान्य + लक्षण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; समासः—कर्मधारयः (सामान्यं लक्षणम्)

• कार्श्यम्: emaciation/leanness
• कार्श्यम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कार्श्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• वमकः: retching/vomiting tendency
• वमकः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वमक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• स्तमकः: stupor/dizziness (stamaka)
• स्तमकः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्तमक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• ज्वरः: fever
• ज्वरः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ज्वर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

Speaker

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

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Attentive recognition of disease-signs as a basis for timely restraint and care.

Vedantic Theme: Sharira-anityatva (the body’s fragility prompting vigilance and detachment).

Application: Treat persistent abdominal distension, vomiting, tinnitus-like humming, emaciation, stupor and fever as warning signs; seek appropriate vaidya care and regulate diet/rest early.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: karuna

Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.157 (Ayurveda/roga-lakshana section; adjacent verses on vata and digestion)

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu
• Garuda

FAQs

What is the importance of listing symptoms in the Garuda Purana?

This verse functions as a diagnostic-style listing of bodily signs—helping recognize serious imbalance/illness through observable symptoms like abdominal distension, vomiting, fever, and wasting.

How does this verse relate to the Garuda Purana’s broader teaching?

Within the Vishnu–Garuda dialogue, such symptom-lists support practical dharma: understanding the body’s condition, responding appropriately, and maintaining disciplined living that prevents decline.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat these as red-flag symptoms—persistent abdominal swelling, vomiting, fever, and marked weight loss warrant prompt medical attention, along with disciplined diet and conduct.