Shloka 25
Madātyaya Nidāna and Lakṣaṇa: Liquor’s Qualities, Tridoṣa Presentations, and Fainting Signs
शीघ्रं च प्रतिबुध्येत हृत्पीडा वेपथुर्भ्रमः / कासः श्यावारुणा च्छाया मूर्छायां मारुतात्मकः
śīghraṃ ca pratibudhyeta hṛtpīḍā vepathurbhramaḥ / kāsaḥ śyāvāruṇā cchāyā mūrchāyāṃ mārutātmakaḥ
कभी वह शीघ्र ही होश में आ जाता है; हृदय में पीड़ा, कंपकंपी और चक्कर होते हैं। खाँसी उठती है, और छाया श्याम-अरुण हो जाती है—यह मूर्छा वात (मारुत) प्रकृति की है।
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinatā-putra)
Dosha: Vata
Concept: Symptom-cluster diagnosis: specific features (heart pressure, tremor, vertigo, cough, dusky-reddish hue) indicate vata-type murchha (fainting).
Vedantic Theme: Anityatva of bodily states; the witness (sakshin) remains distinct from fluctuating sensations, though the verse itself is clinical.
Application: In acute episodes with tremor/vertigo/cough and dusky hue, consider vata predominance and apply grounding, warming, stabilizing measures under proper care.
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.155.26 (pitta-type fainting); Garuda Purana 1.155.27 (kapha-type fainting)
FAQs
This verse classifies a form of fainting by its characteristic signs—trembling, dizziness, cough, and dark-reddish complexion—linking it to vāta, which helps distinguish causes and appropriate response.
It does not directly describe the soul’s post-death journey; instead, it presents bodily diagnostic markers (mūrchā) within the Garuda Purana’s broader instruction on life, conduct, and conditions affecting embodied existence.
Use it as a traditional symptom-profile: sudden fainting with tremors/vertigo and cough suggests a vāta-aggravated state—prompt rest, warmth, hydration, and timely medical evaluation alongside appropriate traditional care.