Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 2
Kalpasāgara (Ocean of Formulations) — Mṛtyuñjaya Preparations and Rasāyana Regimens
पलं पलार्धं कर्षं वा त्रिफलां सकलां तथा बिल्वतैलस्य नस्यञ्च मासं पञ्चशती कविः
palaṃ palārdhaṃ karṣaṃ vā triphalāṃ sakalāṃ tathā bilvatailasya nasyañca māsaṃ pañcaśatī kaviḥ
Triphalā hendaknya diminum dalam takaran penuh; dosisnya satu pala, setengah pala, atau satu karṣa. Demikian pula terapi hidung (nasya) dengan minyak bilva dilakukan selama sebulan; ajaran ini dinyatakan dalam lima ratus śloka oleh sang pandita.
Lord Agni (traditionally instructing sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic teachings)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Dose-fixing for Triphalā intake and a month-long nasya regimen with bilva-oil for ENT/head-region disorders and rejuvenative support.","sutra_style":true}
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Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Yukti (rational regimen): mātrā (dose) and kāla (duration) are integral to efficacy.
Application: Apply measured dosing and fixed duration (one month) to avoid under/overuse and to obtain cumulative benefit.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies: nasya, herbal formulations, dosage)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"An Ayurvedic physician measuring Triphalā doses (pala/karṣa) and administering bilva-oil nasya to a seated patient, with oil vessel and measuring weights visible.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, warm earthy palette, vaidya in traditional attire holding a small nasya pot, patient seated, Triphalā fruits depicted in a bowl, palm-leaf manuscript in background, flat stylized forms.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ornate frame, gold-leaf highlights on oil pot and measuring weights, Triphalā fruits rendered richly, physician and patient in frontal pose, devotional-clinical ambience.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, fine linework, instructional composition showing measuring units (pala/karṣa) beside Triphalā and bilva-oil, calm indoor vaidya-śālā setting.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed apothecary scene with labeled jars, physician administering nasal drops, precise depiction of weights and measures, delicate textiles and architectural interior."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: नस्यञ्च = नस्यं + च. पलार्धं = पल + अर्धम् (समास). बिल्वतैलस्य = बिल्व + तैलस्य (तत्पुरुष).
Related Themes: Agni Purana Ayurveda-khaṇḍa: nasya-vidhi sections; Agni Purana Ayurveda-khaṇḍa: Triphalā-guṇa/prayoga passages
FAQs
It gives Ayurvedic technical guidance on therapeutic dosing (pala/half-pala/karṣa) for Triphalā and prescribes a one-month course of bilva-oil nasya (nasal medication).
By detailing practical clinical instructions—weights, formulations, and duration of therapy—it shows the Agni Purana functioning as a compendium that includes Ayurveda alongside ritual, dharma, and other sciences.
Purāṇic Ayurveda commonly frames bodily purification and disease-removal as supportive to dharma and sāttvika living; this regimen is presented as a disciplined, time-bound purification aiding clarity and wellbeing for religious practice.