Shloka 7

Therapeutic Formulations for Glandular Swelling, Skin Diseases, Heat-Afflictions, Bleeding Disorders, Respiratory Complaints, and Vomiting

Devanagari script

कदलीदलक्षारन्तु पानीयेन प्रसाधितम् / तस्यादनाद्विनश्यन्ति उदरव्याधयो ऽखिलाः

Transliteration

kadalīdalakṣārantu pānīyena prasādhitam / tasyādanādvinaśyanti udaravyādhayo 'khilāḥ

Translation

ಬಾಳೆ ಎಲೆಗಳಿಂದ ತಯಾರಿಸಿದ ಕ್ಷಾರವನ್ನು ಕುಡಿಯುವ ನೀರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಕಲಸಿ ಸೇವಿಸಿದರೆ—ಉದರದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ರೋಗಗಳು ನಾಶವಾಗುತ್ತವೆ।

Word by Word

• कदलीदलक्षारम्: alkali from banana leaves
• कदलीदलक्षारम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कदली (प्रातिपदिक) + दल (प्रातिपदिक) + क्षार (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन; तत्पुरुष: ‘कदलीदलस्य क्षारम्’

• तु: indeed/but
• तु: Sambandha (Discourse particle/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: विरोध/विशेषार्थक अव्यय (particle: but/indeed)

• पानीयेन: with water
• पानीयेन: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पानीय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3), एकवचन

• प्रसाधितम्: prepared
• प्रसाधितम्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: प्र + √साध् (धातु) क्त (प्रसाधित)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन; भूतकृदन्त (prepared/processed)

• तस्य: of it/of that
• तस्य: Shashthi-Sambandha (Genitive/षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसक, षष्ठी (6), एकवचन

• अदनात्: from eating/by consuming
• अदनात्: Hetu (Cause/हेतु)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अदन (प्रातिपदिक; √अद् (धातु) ल्युट्/घञ्-भाव)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी (5), एकवचन; हेत्वर्थे (from eating = by eating)

• विनश्यन्ति: perish/are destroyed
• विनश्यन्ति: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: वि + √नश् (धातु)
• Form: लट् (Present), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), बहुवचन; परस्मैपद

• उदरव्याधयः: abdominal diseases
• उदरव्याधयः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: उदर (प्रातिपदिक) + व्याधि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1), बहुवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष: ‘उदरस्य व्याधयः’

• अखिलाः: all/entire
• अखिलाः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अखिल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1), बहुवचन; ‘उदरव्याधयः’ इत्यस्य विशेषणम्

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in discourse to Garuda)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Proper preparation (saṃskāra) transforms common materials into powerful aids; disciplined method yields benefit.

Vedantic Theme: Right means (upāya) and right measure (mātrā) in embodied practice; order and method reduce suffering.

Application: Prepare banana-leaf kṣāra correctly and dilute with potable water; ingest only with expert guidance due to caustic nature; monitor for irritation and contraindications.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.190 (kṣāra and digestive/abdominal remedies)

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu
• Garuda

FAQs

What is the importance of kadalī-dala-kṣāra in the Garuda Purana?

This verse highlights a practical medicinal preparation—banana-leaf alkali mixed with water—as a remedy specifically aimed at curing abdominal ailments.

How does this verse relate to the Garuda Purana’s broader teachings?

Alongside teachings on dharma and post-death rites, the text also preserves traditional therapeutic guidance, showing that bodily health and disciplined living are treated as part of a holistic dharmic life.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat it as a historical traditional-medicine reference; if considering any alkaline or herbal preparation, consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or medical professional for safe, individualized use.