Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 6
Kalpasāgara (Ocean of Formulations) — Mṛtyuñjaya Preparations and Rasāyana Regimens
उच्चटामधुना कर्षं पयःपा मृत्युजिन्नरः मध्वाज्यैः पयसा वापि निर्गुण्डी रोगमृत्युजित्
uccaṭāmadhunā karṣaṃ payaḥpā mṛtyujinnaraḥ madhvājyaiḥ payasā vāpi nirguṇḍī rogamṛtyujit
ຜູ້ຊາຍທີ່ດື່ມນົມຜະສົມອຸຈະຕາ (uccaṭā) 1 ກະຣະສະ ພ້ອມນ້ຳເຜິ້ງ ຈະເປັນຜູ້ຊະນະຄວາມຕາຍ. ອີກທັງ ການຮັບນິຣກຸນດີ (nirguṇḍī) ກັບນ້ຳເຜິ້ງແລະເນີຍໃສ (ghee) ຫຼືກັບນົມ ກໍຊະນະໂລກແລະຄວາມຕາຍ.
Lord Agni
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Tantra","practical_application":"Potent longevity/anti-disease formulations: uccaṭā with milk and honey; nirguṇḍī taken with honey and ghee or with milk for disease-resistance and vitality support.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Formula","entry_title":"Uccaṭā-kṣīra-madhu and Nirguṇḍī anupāna yogas (roga-mṛtyu-jit)","lookup_keywords":["uccaṭā","nirguṇḍī","kṣīra","madhu-ājya","mṛtyu-jit"],"quick_summary":"Milk taken with a measured dose of uccaṭā and honey is described as mṛtyu-jit (death-conquering) in intent. Nirguṇḍī combined with honey and ghee, or with milk, is taught as a strong anti-disease supportive remedy."}
Dosha: Vata-Kapha
Concept: Anupāna-yukti: the same drug’s effect is shaped by its carrier (milk vs honey-ghee).
Application: Select carriers to modulate potency and tissue-targeting; use measured dosing (karṣa) to balance efficacy and safety.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Bhaiṣajya / Medicinal Remedies)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A physician measures one karṣa of uccaṭā, mixes it with milk and honey; separately prepares nirguṇḍī with honey-ghee or with milk, presenting both as protective tonics.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, dramatic yet calm clinic scene, measuring spoon and weight, milk vessel and honey pot, nirguṇḍī leaves clearly stylized, physician gesturing to protective 'mṛtyu-jit' intent on palm-leaf text.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, gold work on vessels, central tonic cup glowing, nirguṇḍī leaves arranged like a halo motif, auspicious longevity symbols around the border.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, step-by-step instructional composition: measure karṣa, mix with milk-honey; alternate nirguṇḍī preparations with honey-ghee and with milk, clean labeling and fine linework.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, apothecary interior with scales, physician preparing two formulations, attendants holding milk and honey, botanical accuracy for nirguṇḍī leaves, refined detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Darbari Kanada","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: उच्चटामधुना = उच्चटा + मधुना. मध्वाज्यैः = मधु + आज्यैः. वापि = वा + अपि. रोगमृत्युजित् = रोग + मृत्यु + जित्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana Ayurveda-khaṇḍa: bhaiṣajya-yoga lists; Agni Purana Ayurveda-khaṇḍa: anupāna (vehicle) discussions
FAQs
Ayurvedic prayoga (practical formulation): measured dosing (one karṣa) and specific anupāna/vehicles (milk; honey+ghee; milk) for life-protective and disease-alleviating use of uccaṭā and nirguṇḍī.
It preserves applied medical knowledge—dosage units, herb selection, and delivery media—showing the Agni Purana’s coverage beyond theology into practical Ayurveda and household therapeutics.
By framing remedies as “conquering death” and “conquering disease,” the text links bodily preservation with dharmic living—supporting one’s capacity to perform duties, worship, and austerities through sustained health.