Shloka 11

Kuṣṭha-bheda-lakṣaṇa-nidāna and Śvitra (Kilāsa) Prognosis

Devanagari script

अतिश्लक्ष्णखरस्पर्शस्वेदास्वेदविवर्णताः / दाहः कण्डूस्त्वचि स्वापस्तोदः कोचोन्नतिस्तमः

Transliteration

atiślakṣṇakharasparśasvedāsvedavivarṇatāḥ / dāhaḥ kaṇḍūstvaci svāpastodaḥ koconnatistamaḥ

Translation

Excessive smoothness or harshness to the touch, abnormal sweating or absence of sweat, and discoloration—burning, itching, numbness of the skin, pricking pains, contraction and swelling, and darkening—these are the symptoms.

Word by Word

• अति: excessively, very
• अति: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण-भाव)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अति (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; उपसर्ग/अतिशयार्थक (indeclinable prefix/intensifier)

• श्लक्ष्ण: smooth
• श्लक्ष्ण: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: श्लक्ष्ण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन (as stem in compound; smooth)

• खर: rough, harsh
• खर: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: खर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे प्रथमा/द्वितीया एकवचन (as stem in compound; rough/harsh)

• स्पर्श: touch, contact
• स्पर्श: Adharana (Locus/आधार)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्पर्श (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रातिपदिक (as member in compound)

• स्वेद: sweating
• स्वेद: Karya (Effect/कार्य)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्वेद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रातिपदिक (as member in compound)

• अस्वेद: non-sweating, lack of sweat
• अस्वेद: Karya (Effect/कार्य)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अ- + स्वेद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; नञ्-तत्पुरुष (absence of sweat) as member in compound

• विवर्णता: discolorations, pallor
• विवर्णता: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वि- + वर्ण + ता (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; प्रथमा बहुवचन (विवर्णताः)

• दाहः: burning sensation
• दाहः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दाह (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा एकवचन

• कण्डूः: itching
• कण्डूः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कण्डू (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; प्रथमा एकवचन

• त्वचि: on/in the skin
• त्वचि: Adhikarana (Locus/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: त्वच् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; सप्तमी एकवचन (locative)

• स्वापः: numbness, sleepiness
• स्वापः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्वाप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा एकवचन

• तोदः: pricking pain
• तोदः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तोद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा एकवचन

• कोचः: contraction, shrinking
• कोचः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कोच (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा एकवचन

• उन्नतिः: elevation, swelling
• उन्नतिः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: उन्नति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग; प्रथमा एकवचन

• तमः: darkness, blackness
• तमः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तमस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग; प्रथमा एकवचन

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (teaching Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Attentive recognition of bodily symptoms as a basis for timely restraint, treatment, and disciplined living.

Vedantic Theme: Deha-anityatā (impermanence of the body) and viveka (discernment) supporting dharmic self-care.

Application: Monitor changes in touch, sweating, color, and skin sensations; seek appropriate treatment and avoid aggravating habits.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bibhatsa

Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.164.12-15 (continuation of kuṣṭha/skin-disease lakṣaṇa)

Characters & Entities

• Garuda

FAQs

What symptoms of kuṣṭha are described in this Garuda Purana verse?

It lists tactile changes (too smooth/too rough), sweating abnormalities, discoloration, burning and itching, numbness, pricking pain, contraction, swelling, and darkening.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

By detailing bodily suffering, it reinforces the Purana’s moral frame: embodied pain is part of the soul’s karmic experience, motivating dharmic conduct and purification.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat these as warning signs for early consultation with qualified healthcare professionals, while also practicing non-violence, truthfulness, and disciplined living emphasized throughout the Purana.