Shloka 45

Vāta-vyādhi Nidāna and Lakṣaṇa: Obstruction, Dhātu-Seating, and Major Neuromuscular Entities

Devanagari script

शीतोष्णद्रवसंसुष्कगुरुस्निग्धैश्च सेवितैः / जीर्णाजीर्णे तथायासक्षोभस्निग्धप्रजागरैः

Transliteration

śītoṣṇadravasaṃsuṣkagurusnigdhaiśca sevitaiḥ / jīrṇājīrṇe tathāyāsakṣobhasnigdhaprajāgaraiḥ

Translation

Dengan memanjakan diri pada makanan dan laku hidup yang dingin atau panas, cair atau terlalu kering, berat atau berminyak; serta makan saat pencernaan sudah atau belum selesai, ditambah keletihan, kegelisahan, kenikmatan yang terlalu berlemak, dan begadang—maka gangguan dalam tubuh pun terpicu.

Word by Word

शीतोष्णद्रवसंसुष्कगुरुस्निग्धैःby (things) cold, hot, liquid, very dry, heavy, and oily

चand

सेवितैःby being used/indulged in

जीर्णाजीर्णेin digestion and indigestion (states)

तथाlikewise; also

आयासक्षोभस्निग्धप्रजागरैःby exertion, agitation, oily (foods), and night-waking

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Moderation and proper timing in food and conduct preserve health; extremes and irregularity disturb bodily order and generate disease.

Vedantic Theme: Sattva-supporting discipline (niyama) steadies the instrument (antaḥkaraṇa/deha) for higher pursuits.

Application: Keep regular meals aligned with digestion; avoid extreme temperature/texture diets; balance heavy/unctuous foods; reduce agitation and night-waking; pace exertion and rest.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.166: nidāna (causative factors) for doṣa aggravation; General Garuda Purana teachings on bodily discipline as support for dharma and worship (contextual)

Characters & Entities

Garuda

FAQs

What is the importance of diet-qualities (cold, hot, dry, oily) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse frames food-qualities and lifestyle choices as direct causes that provoke bodily disorders, implying that disciplined eating and routine are essential for preventing doshic imbalance.

How does this verse explain the origin of disease?

Disease is shown as arising from incompatible or excessive dietary qualities, eating without regard to digestion, and destabilizing habits like overexertion, agitation, and staying awake at night.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Eat according to digestive capacity, avoid extremes (too hot/cold/dry/oily/heavy), and maintain steady routine with adequate sleep to reduce imbalance.