Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 13
अश्ववाहनसारः
Aśvavāhana-sāra) — Essentials of Horses as Mounts (and Horse-Treatment
हय गन्धर्वराजस्त्वं शृणुष्व वचनं गम गन्धर्वकुलजातस्त्वं माभूस्त्वं कुलदूषकः
haya gandharvarājastvaṃ śṛṇuṣva vacanaṃ gama gandharvakulajātastvaṃ mābhūstvaṃ kuladūṣakaḥ
ಹೇ ಹಯ, ಗಂಧರ್ವರಾಜನೇ! ನನ್ನ ವಚನವನ್ನು ಕೇಳಿ ಹೊರಟುಹೋಗು. ನೀನು ಗಂಧರ್ವಕುಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಜನಿಸಿದವನು; ನಿನ್ನ ಕುಲವನ್ನು ಕಲಂಕಿತಗೊಳಿಸಬೇಡ.
Narrator in Agni Purana’s dialogue frame (traditionally Agni instructing Vasiṣṭha), quoting an admonisher addressing Haya, the Gandharva-king
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","secondary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","practical_application":"Ethical counsel emphasizing kula-dharma (family honor) and restraint in conduct; used in teaching proper behavior and lineage responsibility.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Kula-dharma Counsel to Haya Gandharvarāja: Do Not Defile the Lineage","lookup_keywords":["haya-gandharva","kula-dushaka","kula-dharma","ethical-counsel","gandharva-raja"],"quick_summary":"An admonition to a Gandharva king to heed counsel and avoid actions that stain family lineage—framing ethics as protection of social-spiritual capital."}
Alamkara Type: Sambodhana (direct address)
Concept: Kula-dharma and personal conduct: one’s actions reflect upon and preserve (or damage) lineage integrity.
Application: Apply as ethical guidance in governance and personal life: avoid behavior that brings disgrace; heed wise counsel and withdraw from adharmic paths.
Khanda Section: Narrative / Gandharva-episode (Ethical counsel on lineage and conduct)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A dignified counselor addresses Haya, king of Gandharvas, urging him to listen and depart; the Gandharva court setting underscores lineage and honor.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, celestial court with Gandharvas, Haya as regal figure, a sage/minister raising a hand in admonition; restrained expressions, ornate crowns, musical instruments in background, temple-mural palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, royal Gandharva seated on throne with gold work, counselor in front with gesture of instruction; rich jewelry, embossed gold, architectural arch behind.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, refined court scene with clear narrative: speech scroll or subtle text band indicating counsel; soft colors, detailed garments, emphasis on facial calm and moral gravity.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate durbar: counselor leaning forward, Haya turning away as if to depart; fine textiles, patterned carpet, delicate architectural frame, expressive but controlled gestures."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Kalyan","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गन्धर्वराजस्त्वं→गन्धर्वराजः त्वम्. गन्धर्वकुलजातस्त्वं→गन्धर्वकुलजातः त्वम्. माभूस्त्वं→मा भूः त्वम् (visarga before त् becomes स् in writing).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 287 (Gandharva episode context)
FAQs
No ritual technique is taught here; the verse imparts practical dharma—restraint and right conduct so one does not disgrace one’s lineage (kuladharma).
Alongside ritual, polity, medicine, and arts, the Agni Purana also preserves social-ethical instruction; this verse exemplifies its coverage of conduct, reputation, and lineage-based responsibility within narrative settings.
It warns that dishonouring one’s lineage through wrongful acts brings demerit and social-spiritual downfall; guarding one’s conduct supports dharma and preserves merit (puṇya) and good repute.