Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 44
अश्ववाहनसारः
Aśvavāhana-sāra) — Essentials of Horses as Mounts (and Horse-Treatment
वटयित्वासने गाटं मन्दमादाय यो ब्रजेत् ग्राह्यते संग्रहाद्यत्र तत्संग्रहणमुच्यते
vaṭayitvāsane gāṭaṃ mandamādāya yo brajet grāhyate saṃgrahādyatra tatsaṃgrahaṇamucyate
ಪಟ್ಟಿ/ಬಂಧವನ್ನು ಮಡಚಿ ಗದ್ದೆಯಂತೆ ಮಾಡಿ ಆಸನ/ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಇಟ್ಟು, ಗಟ್ಟಿಯಾದರೂ ಮೃದುವಾದ ಹಿಡಿತದಿಂದ ಮುಂದುವರಿದರೆ—ಆ ಸಂಗ್ರಹದಿಂದ ಅಂಗವು ಸ್ಥಿರವಾಗಿ ಹಿಡಿಯಲ್ಪಡುವಲ್ಲಿ—ಆ ಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ‘ಸಂಗ್ರಹಣ’ ಎಂದು ಕರೆಯುತ್ತಾರೆ.
Lord Agni (traditional Agni Purana narration to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Therapeutic fixation/binding (saṃgrahaṇa): preparing a rolled pad and securing a body part with firm yet gentle hold to stabilize tissues/joints after injury or during treatment.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Saṃgrahaṇa—therapeutic fixation by rolled pad and gentle firm hold","lookup_keywords":["saṃgrahaṇa","bandhana","grahaṇa","rolled pad (vaṭayitvā)","śalya/tantra fixation"],"quick_summary":"A rolled pad placed at the base/seat and held with a firm but gentle grasp to secure the part is termed saṃgrahaṇa—an Ayurvedic method of fixation and stabilization."}
Concept: Healing requires balanced pressure—firm enough to stabilize, gentle enough to preserve vitality.
Application: In bandaging/splinting, prioritize stability plus comfort; padding and measured grip prevent secondary harm.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Shalya/Tantra—Bandhana & Grahaṇa: surgical/therapeutic binding and fixation methods)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A healer rolls a cloth into a pad, places it at the base, and secures an injured limb/joint with a firm yet gentle stabilizing hold—demonstrating saṃgrahaṇa fixation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, vaidya/healer seated, rolling cloth pad, patient’s limb supported, simple clinic setting with oil lamp, earthy palette, clear hand gestures showing gentle firmness","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, healer and patient with gold-highlighted vessels and textiles, rolled pad prominently shown, bandaging scene with ornate border, warm reds and gold","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional medical scene: stepwise depiction of rolling pad and applying fixation, fine lines, soft colors, emphasis on technique and placement","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, court physician treating an injury, detailed cloth textures, pad placement and binding visible, indoor chamber with patterned carpets and instruments"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: vaṭayitvā + āsane → vaṭayitvāsane; mandam + ādāya → mandamādāya; saṃgrahāt + yatra → saṃgrahādyatra (t → d before y); tat + saṃgrahaṇam → tatsaṃgrahaṇam; saṃgrahaṇam + ucyate → saṃgrahaṇamucyate
Related Themes: Agni Purana Ayurveda/Śalya sections on bandhana, grahaṇa, and supportive measures (near 287.xx)
FAQs
It defines the technical Ayurvedic procedure saṃgrahaṇa—securing/immobilizing a part by rolling/packing and applying a firm yet gentle hold (a fixation/binding method).
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana preserves practical medical terminology and procedural definitions (here, clinical fixation/bandaging), showing its scope as a compendium of applied sciences.
By promoting careful, non-harmful treatment (firm yet gentle handling), it aligns with dharma-based caregiving—reducing injury, supporting healing, and embodying compassionate, merit-generating conduct.