Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 38
Bala-graha-hara Bāla-tantram (बालग्रहहर बालतन्त्रम्) — Pediatric protection and graha-affliction management
पलाशोदुम्बराश्वत्थवटबिल्वदलाम्बुधृक् षष्ठे ऽब्दे धावनीशोषो वैरस्यं गात्रसादनम्
palāśodumbarāśvatthavaṭabilvadalāmbudhṛk ṣaṣṭhe 'bde dhāvanīśoṣo vairasyaṃ gātrasādanam
ಪಲಾಶ, ಉದುಂಬರ, ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥ, ವಟ ಮತ್ತು ಬಿಲ್ವ ಎಲೆಗಳಿಂದ ಸಂಸ್ಕರಿಸಿದ ನೀರನ್ನೇ ಆಧಾರವಾಗಿ ಬದುಕುವವನಿಗೆ—ಆರನೇ ವರ್ಷದಲ್ಲಿ—ದೇಹಶೋಷ, ಬಾಯಲ್ಲಿ ವೈರಸ್ಯ (ಕಷಾಯ/ಅರುಚಿ) ಮತ್ತು ಅಂಗದೌರ್ಬಲ್ಯ ಉಂಟಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
Lord Agni (narrating Ayurvedic/technical material in the Agni Purana)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Dietetic warning about long-term regimen of leaf-infused water leading to dryness and debility; guides safe use of astringent plant-dravya and hydration practices.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Leaf-infused water regimen (palāśa–udumbara–aśvattha–vaṭa–bilva): sixth-year effects—śoṣa, vairasya, gātra-sādana","lookup_keywords":["palāśa","udumbara","aśvattha","bilva","śoṣa"],"quick_summary":"States that sustained intake of water infused with certain astringent leaves can, over time, cause bodily dryness/emaciation, loss of taste, and limb weakness—indicating overuse of rukṣa/kaṣāya regimen."}
Dosha: Vata
Concept: Yukti (measured use): even ‘pure’ plant regimens become harmful when taken one-sidedly and long-term; balance is health.
Application: Apply moderation and periodic reassessment in dietary vows and herbal routines.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Dravyaguna / Rasayana and pathological effects by year-wise regimen)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A person drinking water infused with leaves of palāśa, udumbara, aśvattha, vaṭa, and bilva; over time the figure appears thin and weakened, with a dry, tasteless expression.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, stylized sacred trees with distinct leaves, a vessel of infused water, figure gradually thinning in a narrative sequence, earthy greens and browns, didactic composition.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ornate pot with gold highlights, five-leaf cluster displayed prominently, figure seated in austerity, subtle depiction of emaciation, rich background with gold borders.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, botanical clarity of each leaf type, stepwise panel showing ‘regimen’ and ‘effects’ (śoṣa, vairasya, gātra-sādana), clean lines and soft shading.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed garden with five trees, attendant preparing leaf-infusion in a glassy vessel, protagonist shown slimmer in a later vignette, fine botanical realism and delicate color washes."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"didactic-contemplative","suggested_raga":"Ahir Bhairav","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पलाशोदुम्बराश्वत्थवटबिल्वदलाम्बुधृक् = पलाश + उदुम्बर + अश्वत्थ + वट + बिल्व + दल + अम्बुधृक्; ऽब्दे = अब्दे; धावनीशोषो = धावनी-शोषः
Related Themes: Agni Purana 298 (year-wise regimen/effects)
FAQs
Ayurvedic technical guidance: it notes the physiological drawbacks (drying/emaciation, loss/alteration of taste, limb-weakness) that can arise from long-term use of leaf-infused water made from palāśa, udumbara, aśvattha, vaṭa, and bilva—specifically marked as manifesting in the sixth year.
It exemplifies the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic scope by embedding practical medical observations (dietary/herbal regimen outcomes over time) alongside its religious and doctrinal materials—showing the text functioning as a compendium of applied sciences such as Ayurveda.
Such regimen-verses function as dharmic cautions: bodily austerities and health practices should be balanced and informed; avoid harmful extremes so that tapas and religious duties can be sustained without debilitating the body.