Shloka 33

Cikitsā-sāra: Doṣa Nidāna–Lakṣaṇa, Agni, Ajīrṇa/Āma Cikitsā, Daśamūla, and Prognostic Signs

Devanagari script

अकालपलितो गौरः प्रस्वेदी कोपनो बुधः / स्वप्ने ऽपि दीप्तिमत्प्रेक्षी पित्तप्रकृतिरुच्यते

Transliteration

akālapalito gauraḥ prasvedī kopano budhaḥ / svapne 'pi dīptimatprekṣī pittaprakṛtirucyate

Translation

One who turns grey prematurely, is fair-complexioned, sweats readily, is prone to anger though intelligent, and even in dreams beholds fiery brilliance—such a person is said to be of pitta constitution.

Word by Word

• अकालपलितः: prematurely grey-haired
• अकालपलितः: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अकाल + पलित (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; अकालपलित = अकाले पलितः (prematurely grey)

• गौरः: fair/white-complexioned
• गौरः: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: गौर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• प्रस्वेदी: sweaty / prone to perspiration
• प्रस्वेदी: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: प्र + स्विद् (धातु) + इन् (कृदन्त/प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: इन्-प्रत्ययान्त (agentive/possessive), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; बहुस्वेदित्वार्थ (prone to sweating)

• कोपनः: irascible
• कोपनः: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कोपन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• बुधः: intelligent
• बुधः: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: बुध (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• स्वप्ने: in dreams
• स्वप्ने: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्वप्न (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• अपि: even
• अपि: Sambandha (Particle/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अपि (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय, अवधान/समुच्चयार्थक (particle: even/also)

• दीप्तिमत्प्रेक्षी: having a brilliant gaze
• दीप्तिमत्प्रेक्षी: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दीप्तिमत् + प्रेक्षिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; दीप्तिमत्प्रेक्षी = दीप्तिमत् प्रेक्षी (one whose look is radiant)

• पित्तप्रकृतिः: pitta constitution
• पित्तप्रकृतिः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पित्त + प्रकृति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; पित्तप्रकृति = पित्तस्य प्रकृतिः (pitta constitution)

• उच्यते: is said/called
• उच्यते: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: वच् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present), कर्मणि-प्रयोग (Passive), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

Speaker

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

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Pitta

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Tejas-dominant constitution manifests as heat signs and sharp intellect; dream imagery mirrors inner doṣa.

Vedantic Theme: Tejas as a functional aspect of prakṛti shaping buddhi and temperament; discernment includes regulating inner heat to preserve sattva.

Application: If pitta signs dominate, cool and moderate: avoid excess heat/spice, cultivate patience, cooling routines, hydration, and calming contemplation.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: raudra

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.168.32 (vāta traits); Garuda Purana 1.168.34 (kapha traits); Garuda Purana 1.168.35 (mixed doṣas)

Characters & Entities

• Pitta

FAQs

What is the importance of pitta-prakṛti in Garuda Purana?

The verse links heat-related bodily signs and fiery dream imagery to pitta, helping a seeker recognize temperament and manage it in a dharmic way.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

By highlighting anger and heat as pitta traits, it implies that unchecked passions can shape actions (karma); Purāṇic ethics emphasizes mastering such tendencies for spiritual progress.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

If these pitta signs are strong, cultivate cooling habits—patience, moderation, and calming practices—to prevent anger-driven decisions.