Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 19
Māheśvara-snāna: Lakṣa/Koṭi-homa, Protective Baths, Unguents, and Graha-Śānti
त्रिसुगन्धञ्च कर्पूरं तथा चन्दनकुङ्कुमैः मृगदर्पं सकर्पूरं मलयं सर्वकामदम्
trisugandhañca karpūraṃ tathā candanakuṅkumaiḥ mṛgadarpaṃ sakarpūraṃ malayaṃ sarvakāmadam
‘त्रिसुगन्ध’ तथा कपूर, और चन्दन-कुङ्कुम सहित; तथा कस्तूरी-गन्ध कपूर सहित—यह ‘मलय’ (सुगन्ध-द्रव्य) सर्व कामनाएँ देने वाला कहा गया है।
Lord Agni (in instruction to the sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the Agni Purana’s standard dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Perfumery (gandha-yoga): composing named aromatic blends (Trisugandha, Malaya) for personal use and auspicious contexts.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Trisugandha and Malaya Gandha-yoga","lookup_keywords":["trisugandha","malaya perfume","karpura chandana kunkuma","mrigadarpa"],"quick_summary":"Lists aromatic combinations involving camphor, sandalwood, saffron, and musk; the compound termed ‘Malaya’ is praised as granting desired aims (auspicious, pleasing fragrance)."}
Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Gandha as a refinement of daily life and ritual fitness; sensory discipline through sattvic, cooling fragrances.
Application: Adopt mild, cooling perfumes in hot seasons and for worship/assembly; avoid excess that stimulates rajas or aggravates kapha.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda / Gandha-yoga (Perfumes, unguents, aromatic compounds)
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: Mountain
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Display of aromatic ingredients and blending: camphor crystals, sandalwood paste, saffron strands, musk; a perfumer composes ‘Malaya’ fragrance in a small ornate container.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, stylized still-life of fragrance items with bold outlines; perfumer mixing in bronze bowl; cool palette emphasizing candana and karpura; floral borders.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, gold-embossed perfume caskets; saffron and sandal paste highlighted; central composition of ‘Malaya’ perfume offering tray; rich jewel tones.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, neat instructional arrangement of ingredients with fine detailing; perfumer’s hands blending; subtle gradients, calm background.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, highly detailed atelier scene; labeled jars, saffron threads, musk pod depiction; elegant courtly patron receiving the finished ‘Malaya’ scent; intricate carpet patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: त्रिसुगन्धञ्च = त्रिसुगन्धम् + च; चन्दनकुङ्कुमैः = चन्दन + कुङ्कुमैः.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 266 (Gandha-yoga listings)
FAQs
It gives a formula-style ingredient list for a named aromatic preparation (“Malaya”), combining trisugandha, camphor, sandalwood, saffron, and musk-like fragrance—used for perfumery/unguent applications and often for ritual scenting.
Beyond theology, the Agni Purana preserves practical recipes for fragrances and compounds (gandha-yoga), reflecting applied knowledge traditions akin to Ayurveda and household/ritual sciences.
Fragrant substances are traditionally linked with purity, auspiciousness, and devotional offering; the text frames this compound as “sarvakāmadam,” implying it supports desired outcomes through auspicious, sanctifying use.