Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 14
अध्याय २७८: सिद्धौषधानि
Siddha Medicines / Perfected Remedies
मातुलङ्गरसाजातिशुष्कमूलकसैन्धवाः कुष्ठिनाञ्च तथा शस्तं पानार्थे खदिरोदकं
mātulaṅgarasājātiśuṣkamūlakasaindhavāḥ kuṣṭhināñca tathā śastaṃ pānārthe khadirodakaṃ
ಕುಷ್ಠ ರೋಗಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಮಾದಳದ ರಸ, ಜಾಜಿ, ಒಣ ಮೂಲಂಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸೈಂಧವ ಲವಣ ಹಾಗೂ ಕುಡಿಯಲು ಕಗ್ಗಲಿಯ ನೀರು ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠವಾಗಿದೆ.
Lord Agni (narrating to sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s encyclopedic instruction)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Remedy for kuṣṭha (skin disorders): prepare a drink with mātulaṅga juice, jāti, dried mūlaka, and saindhava; also prescribe khadira-water for regular drinking.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Formula","entry_title":"Kuṣṭha-pāna: mātulaṅga-rasa + jāti + śuṣka-mūlaka + saindhava; khadira-udaka","lookup_keywords":["Kustha","Khadira-udaka","Matulanga","Saindhava","Moolaka"],"quick_summary":"For skin diseases, use a specified drink combining citrus, aromatic and saline components, and adopt khadira-infused water as a regular beverage to support purification and symptom control."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Dravya-prayoga (right substance-use) and pāna-vidhi (therapeutic drinking) as long-term management
Application: In chronic skin disorders, incorporate medicated water (khadira-udaka) as a daily regimen alongside targeted formulations.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Cikitsā / Roga-pratikāra: Kuṣṭha-roga remedies)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A physician prepares khadira-infused water in an earthen pot and mixes a drink with citron juice, jasmine, dried radish, and rock salt for a patient with skin lesions.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, vaidya pouring reddish-brown khadira water from a pot, citron and jasmine depicted stylized, patient with subtle skin markings, calm healing ambience, earthy palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, gold-accented vessels containing khadira-udaka, bright citron fruit and jasmine flowers, physician offering the drink, ornate border and rich colors.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, stepwise instructional scene: (1) khadira wood steeping in water, (2) straining, (3) mixing citron juice with additives; fine lines and clear labeling.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, apothecary scene with detailed jars and herbs, khadira chips steeping, citron sliced, jasmine blossoms, patient seated on carpet, delicate architectural background."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Todi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: मातुलङ्गरसाजातिशुष्कमूलकसैन्धवाः = मातुलङ्ग-रस-अजाति-शुष्क-मूलक-सैन्धवाः (समुच्चयार्थे द्वन्द्व-समाहार). कुष्ठिनाञ्च = कुष्ठिनाम् + च. पानार्थे = पान-अर्थे. खदिरोदकं = खदिर-उदकम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 278 (kuṣṭha and dravya prescriptions in sequence)
FAQs
Ayurvedic therapeutic guidance: a specified medicated drink for kuṣṭha sufferers and the use of khadira-infused water as a healing potable preparation.
It exemplifies the Agni Purāṇa’s inclusion of practical medical (Ayurveda) prescriptions—specific materia medica and modes of administration (pāna)—alongside its religious and cultural teachings.
By promoting bodily purification and restoration of health through dharmic, traditionally sanctioned remedies, it supports a life fit for sādhana and duty (dharma), treating health as an aid to righteous living.