Shloka 27

Nidāna of Vātarakta and Āvaraṇa of Vāyu; Doṣa-wise Lakṣaṇas and Triphalā-Yoga Remedies

Devanagari script

कुपितः कुरुते रोगान्कृत्स्नान् पक्वाशयाश्रयान् / मूत्रसुक्रप्रदोषार्शोगुदभ्रंशादिकान्बहून्

Transliteration

kupitaḥ kurute rogānkṛtsnān pakvāśayāśrayān / mūtrasukrapradoṣārśogudabhraṃśādikānbahūn

Translation

When thus aggravated, it produces many diseases wholly seated in the large intestine: disorders of urine and semen, hemorrhoids, prolapse of the rectum, and numerous related ailments.

Word by Word

• कुपितः: aggravated
• कुपितः: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कुपित (कृदन्त; √कुप् धातु)
• Form: भूतकृदन्त (क्त), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन; कर्तरि (aggravated)

• कुरुते: causes/produces
• कुरुते: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु)
• Form: लट् (Present), आत्मनेपद, प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन

• रोगान्: diseases
• रोगान्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रोग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), बहुवचन

• कृत्स्नान्: all/entire
• कृत्स्नान्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कृत्स्न (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), बहुवचन; विशेषण (entire/all)

• पक्वाशय: pakvāśaya (large intestine)
• पक्वाशय: Visheshya (Compound member/समासाङ्ग)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पक्व (प्रातिपदिक) + आशय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; समासः (कर्मधारय) = पक्वः आशयः (large intestine/colon)

• आश्रयान्: seated in/based in
• आश्रयान्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: आश्रय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), बहुवचन; विशेषण (having as seat)

• पक्वाशयाश्रयान्: located in the large intestine
• पक्वाशयाश्रयान्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पक्वाशय (प्रातिपदिक) + आश्रय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), बहुवचन; समासः (तत्पुरुष) = पक्वाशये आश्रयाः (located in the colon)

• मूत्र: urine
• मूत्र: Visheshya (Compound member/समासाङ्ग)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मूत्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; समासाङ्ग (urine)

• शुक्र: semen
• शुक्र: Visheshya (Compound member/समासाङ्ग)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शुक्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; समासाङ्ग (semen)

• प्रदोष: disorder/defect
• प्रदोष: Visheshya (Compound member/समासाङ्ग)
• Type: Noun
• Root: प्रदोष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; समासाङ्ग (disorder/defect)

• अर्शः: piles/hemorrhoids
• अर्शः: Visheshya (Compound member/समासाङ्ग)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अर्शस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; समासाङ्ग (piles/hemorrhoids)

• गुद: anus/rectum
• गुद: Visheshya (Compound member/समासाङ्ग)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गुद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; समासाङ्ग (anus/rectum)

• भ्रंश: prolapse
• भ्रंश: Visheshya (Compound member/समासाङ्ग)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भ्रंश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; समासाङ्ग (prolapse/falling)

• आदिकान्: and other such
• आदिकान्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), बहुवचन; 'etc.-type' (ending member meaning 'and others')

• बहून्: many
• बहून्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: बहु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), बहुवचन; विशेषण (many)

• मूत्रसुक्रप्रदोषार्शोगुदभ्रंशादिकान्: (diseases) such as urinary/seminal disorders, piles, rectal prolapse, etc.
• मूत्रसुक्रप्रदोषार्शोगुदभ्रंशादिकान्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: मूत्र (प्रातिपदिक) + शुक्र (प्रातिपदिक) + प्रदोष (प्रातिपदिक) + अर्शस् (प्रातिपदिक) + गुद (प्रातिपदिक) + भ्रंश (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), बहुवचन; समासः (द्वन्द्व/समाहार) = मूत्र-शुक्र-प्रदोषाः, अर्शांसि, गुदभ्रंशः इत्यादयः (urinary/seminal disorders, piles, rectal prolapse, etc.)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Vata

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Neglect of Apāna balance culminates in pakvāśaya-centered diseases; prevention is superior to enduring painful consequences.

Vedantic Theme: Suffering intensifies when one ignores the body’s lawful functioning; wise restraint preserves the instrument for higher aims.

Application: Address constipation early, avoid strain, correct diet and routine, and seek treatment for urinary/reproductive and anorectal symptoms promptly.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhayanaka

Secondary Rasa: bibhatsa

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.167.26-27 (Apana causes and resulting pakvashaya diseases)

Characters & Entities

• Apana-vayu
• Pakvashaya (colon)

FAQs

What is the importance of the pakvāśaya (colon) in this Garuda Purana passage?

The verse identifies the colon as the main seat of aggravated apāna/vāta, explaining why many elimination, rectal, and reproductive disorders arise from imbalance there.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

It reinforces that bodily order and restraint are part of dharmic living; reducing disorder and suffering supports clarity for spiritual practice and ethical action.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Support colon health with regular routines, adequate hydration and fiber, and avoid urge-suppression—especially if prone to piles, urinary issues, or pelvic weakness.