Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 48
अध्याय २७८: सिद्धौषधानि
Siddha Medicines / Perfected Remedies
गिरिमृच्चन्दनैर् लेपो वहिर्नेत्रस्य शस्यते नेत्रामयविघातार्थं त्रिफलां शीलयेत् सदा
girimṛccandanair lepo vahirnetrasya śasyate netrāmayavighātārthaṃ triphalāṃ śīlayet sadā
Pour prévenir les maladies des yeux, on recommande une application externe (lepa) sur le pourtour de l’œil faite de terre minérale de montagne (girimṛt) et de santal ; et l’on doit toujours recourir à Triphalā afin d’écarter les affections oculaires.
Lord Agni (in instruction to Sage Vasiṣṭha, in the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic discourse)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Netra-roga Prevention: Girimṛt–Candana Lepa and Daily Triphalā","lookup_keywords":["lepa","girimṛt","candana","triphala","netra-roga"],"quick_summary":"Apply a cooling external paste of mineral clay and sandalwood around the eye to prevent disorders; maintain regular Triphalā use for ongoing eye health."}
Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Nitya-sevana (regular regimen) as prevention—health maintained by daily practice, not only by cure.
Application: Encourages prophylactic routines (lepa + Triphalā) to preserve sensory organ function.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Netra-roga / Eye-care remedies)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A person applying a cool sandalwood-and-mineral-clay paste around the eyes; Triphalā fruits displayed as a daily supportive regimen.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, calm figure seated near a window, applying pale candana-girimṛt paste around eyes, triphala fruits (haritaki, bibhitaki, amalaki) stylized on a tray, soothing greens and creams.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, portrait-like composition with gold-leaf ornaments, small bowl of sandal paste, earthen clay, triphala fruits rendered richly, emphasis on auspicious health and radiance.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clean instructional scene: periocular lepa placement clearly shown (outside the eye), triphala fruits labeled, soft pastel palette and precise linework.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate domestic scene with detailed cosmetics/medicine bowls, sandal paste texture, triphala fruits naturalistically painted, delicate architectural background."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Shuddha Saveri","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गिरिमृच्चन्दनैर् = गिरिमृत्-चन्दनैः; वहिर्नेत्रस्य = बहिः + नेत्रस्य; नेत्रामयविघातार्थम् = नेत्र-आमय-विघात-अर्थम्।
Related Themes: Agni Purana 278.46-47 (netra formulations and āścyotana-related remedy)
FAQs
Ayurvedic netra-cikitsā: it prescribes an external lepa (paste) of girimṛt (mineral clay) and candana (sandalwood) for the area around the eye, and regular use of Triphalā as a preventive measure against eye diseases.
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana preserves practical medical guidance—here, preventive ophthalmic care—showing its wide scope as a compendium of applied sciences (Ayurveda) within a Purāṇic framework.
By promoting sāttvika, non-harmful self-care and bodily preservation (especially of the senses), the instruction aligns with dharma as disciplined maintenance of the body—supporting clarity for study, worship, and righteous conduct.