Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 25
Chapter 280 — रसादिलक्षणम् / सर्वरोगहराण्यौषधानि
Characteristics of Taste and Related Factors; Medicines that Remove All Diseases
ससिन्धुत्रिफलाञ्चाद्यात्सुराज्ञि अभिवर्णदां जाङ्गलञ्च रसं सिन्धुयुक्तं दधि पयः कणां
sasindhutriphalāñcādyātsurājñi abhivarṇadāṃ jāṅgalañca rasaṃ sindhuyuktaṃ dadhi payaḥ kaṇāṃ
ಹೇ ಸೂರಾಜ್ಞಿ (ಕುಲವತಿ), ಸೈಂಧವ ಲವಣ ಮತ್ತು ತ್ರಿಫಲಾ ಯುಕ್ತವಾದ, ಉತ್ತಮ ವರ್ಣ ನೀಡುವ ಯೋಗವನ್ನು ನೀಡಬೇಕು. ಹಾಗೆಯೇ ಜಾಂಗಲ (ಕೊಬ್ಬು ಕಡಿಮೆ ವನ್ಯಮಾಂಸ) ರಸವನ್ನು ಸೈಂಧವದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸೇರಿಸಿ, ಮೊಸರು, ಹಾಲು ಮತ್ತು ಧಾನ್ಯಕಣಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕೊಡಬೇಕು.
Lord Agni (instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha; medical instruction relayed in puranic dialogue style)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Prepare and administer a complexion-enhancing and nourishing formulation using triphala, rock-salt, and animal/ dairy-based nutritives as indicated.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Triphala–Saindhava preparation for Varna (complexion) with Jangala-rasa adjuncts","lookup_keywords":["triphala","saindhava","varna","jangala-rasa","dadhi-payah"],"quick_summary":"A formulation combining Triphalā with rock-salt is indicated for improving complexion; additionally, lean game-meat extract with rock-salt, curd, milk, and grains is described as a nourishing adjunct."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Health and appearance (varna) are outcomes of correct dravya-yoga and proper nourishment.
Application: Select substances by effect (guna/karma) and administer in digestible combinations suited to strength and agni.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies and rasayana/dravya-yoga instructions)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"An apothecary-like preparation: Triphala fruits and rock-salt being ground; a pot of clear meat-extract simmering; bowls of curd, milk, and grains arranged for administration.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, herbal preparation scene with stylized Triphala (amalaki, haritaki, bibhitaki) and crystalline rock-salt, bronze pot simmering, flat perspective, rich ochres and greens","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, still-life of Ayurvedic ingredients with gold detailing on vessels, Triphala fruits prominent, conch-like salt crystals, ornate kitchen shrine ambiance","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional composition with labeled ingredients, mortar-and-pestle, decoction pot, neat arrangement of dairy and grains, fine linework","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, physician preparing compound in a court dispensary, detailed jars and textiles, careful depiction of fruits, salt, and simmering broth"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ससिन्धुत्रिफलाञ्चाद्यात् → स-सिन्धु-त्रिफलाम् च आद्यात्; जाङ्गलञ्च → जाङ्गलम् च; (पाठभेद सम्भव: ‘कणां’ अर्थ/रूपे अनिश्चितता—द्वितीया एकवचन रूपे ग्रहणम्).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 280 (dravya-yoga/rasayana-style remedies in Ahara-vidhi context)
FAQs
Ayurvedic dravya-yoga: a complexion-enhancing regimen using Triphalā with saindhava (rock-salt), and a nourishing dietary combination including jāṅgala-rasa (lean meat broth), curd, milk, and grains.
It shows the Agni Purana functioning as a compendium beyond mythology—preserving practical Ayurvedic dietetics and formulations (rasas, salts, dairy, herbal compounds) within a puranic framework.
By prescribing sāttvika, regulated nourishment and restorative herbs, the text frames bodily well-being and clarity of complexion as supportive of purity, discipline, and fitness for dharmic living and worship.