Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 7
Chapter 264 — Dikpālādi-snāna
Bathing rites for the Dikpālas and associated deities
अम्बरीञ्चैव मञ्जिष्ठां मांसीयासकमर्दनैः प्रियङ्गुसर्षपं कुष्ठम्बलाम्ब्राह्मीञ्च कुङ्कुमं
ambarīñcaiva mañjiṣṭhāṃ māṃsīyāsakamardanaiḥ priyaṅgusarṣapaṃ kuṣṭhambalāmbrāhmīñca kuṅkumaṃ
Tómense además amberī, mañjiṣṭhā, māṃsī, yāsaka y mardana; junto con priyaṅgu, semilla de mostaza, kuṣṭha, balā, brāhmī y azafrán (kuṅkuma).
Lord Agni (teaching to Sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic discourse)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Gandha-dravya and lepya-yoga ingredient list used for medicinal paste/perfumed applications—often dermatological, cosmetic, or calming preparations depending on the base recipe.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Gandha-dravya set for lepa: mañjiṣṭhā–kuṅkuma group","lookup_keywords":["mañjiṣṭhā","māṃsī","brāhmī","kuṣṭha","kuṅkuma"],"quick_summary":"Aromatic and medicinal substances—amberī, mañjiṣṭhā, māṃsī, yāsaka, mardana, priyaṅgu, sarṣapa, kuṣṭha, balā, brāhmī, and saffron—are listed for a lepa/perfumed formulation."}
Concept: Applied knowledge of scent, complexion, and topical therapeutics through enumerated dravyas.
Application: Formulate lepa/perfumed pastes for body application, emphasizing correct selection of aromatic and therapeutic herbs.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Gandha-dravya / Lepya-yoga: medicinal and cosmetic herbs & formulations)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Preparation of a fragrant medicinal paste: saffron threads, priyaṅgu, mustard seeds, kuṣṭha, brāhmī leaves, and mañjiṣṭhā are ground together in a mortar; the finished lepa is placed in a small bowl for application.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, close-up of mortar and pestle with vivid saffron and herbs, attendants preparing lepa, warm tones, stylized botanical forms, serene domestic/vaidya setting","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ornate cosmetic/medicine preparation scene, gold leaf on containers and jewelry, bright saffron accents, symmetrical arrangement of ingredients","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, stepwise instructional depiction of grinding and mixing gandha-dravyas, fine detailing of each ingredient, clean composition emphasizing technique","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed still-life of spices and herbs, artisan grinding paste, delicate rendering of saffron and seeds, rich textiles and brassware"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Shree","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अम्बरीम् + च + एव → अम्बरीञ्चैव; ब्राह्मीम् + च → ब्राह्मीञ्च; कुष्ठम् + बलाम् + ब्राह्मीम् → कुष्ठम्बलाम्ब्राह्मीम् (म् + ब → म्ब)
Related Themes: Agni Purana: Gandha-dravya and lepa-yoga sections near this verse; Agni Purana: Ayurveda dravya lists for varṇya/gandha preparations
FAQs
Ayurvedic formulation-knowledge: it enumerates specific aromatic and medicinal dravyas (herbs/substances) intended for preparing scented pastes, rubs, or compound preparations.
It preserves a technical materia medica list—names of herbs and aromatics—showing the Agni Purana’s coverage beyond theology into practical sciences like Ayurveda, perfumery, and cosmetic therapeutics.
Such purified fragrant preparations are traditionally linked with bodily cleanliness and auspiciousness, supporting sattvic conduct and fitness for worship, japa, and ritual observances.