Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 23
मृतसञ्जीवनीकरसिद्धयोगः (Mṛtasañjīvanī-kara Siddha-yogaḥ) — Perfected Formulations for Revivification and Disease-Conquest
घृतप्रस्थम्पचेत्तेन त्रिफलागर्भसंयुतं पञ्चतिक्तमिति ख्यातं सर्पिः कुष्ठविनाशनं
ghṛtaprasthampacettena triphalāgarbhasaṃyutaṃ pañcatiktamiti khyātaṃ sarpiḥ kuṣṭhavināśanaṃ
ആ കഷായത്തോടൊപ്പം ത്രിഫലാഗർഭമായി (ത്രിഫലായുക്തമായി) ഒരു പ്രസ്ഥം ഘൃതം പാകം ചെയ്യണം; ആ സർപ്പിസ് ‘പഞ്ചതിക്തം’ എന്നു പ്രസിദ്ധവും കുഷ്ഠവിനാശിനിയും ആകുന്നു.
Lord Agni (instructing Sage Vasiṣṭha in encyclopedic teachings)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":null,"practical_application":"Ghṛta-kalpanā: cooking a prastha of ghee with a Triphalā-containing decoction to produce Pañcatikta-ghṛta for kuṣṭha therapy.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Pañcatikta Ghṛta (Triphala-garbha) as Kuṣṭha-vināśana","lookup_keywords":["panchatikta","ghrita","triphala","prastha","kustha"],"quick_summary":"Cook one prastha of ghee with the prepared base containing Triphalā; the resulting medicated ghee is known as Pañcatikta-ghṛta and is famed for destroying kuṣṭha."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Naming and standardization of yogas (e.g., ‘Pañcatikta’) function as a knowledge-index for practice; ghṛta serves as a potent carrier for deep tissue action.
Application: Supports codified pharmacopeia: a named ghṛta can be taught, remembered, and reproduced across lineages.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Bheshaja/Chikitsa: medicated ghee preparations and skin-disease therapy)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Final stage of medicated ghee preparation: a prastha of ghee is cooked with the reduced decoction and Triphalā; the finished Pañcatikta-ghṛta is stored in a clean vessel for kuṣṭha treatment.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, large pot of ghee simmering with herbal decoction, Triphalā fruits nearby, finished ghṛta poured into a vessel, calm healing setting, stylized steam and flames","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, gleaming golden ghṛta pot with gold leaf accents, Triphalā arranged as offerings, inscription-like label ‘Pañcatikta’, rich colors and ornate border","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional sequence: reduced decoction + ghee cooking, signs of completion (clear separation, aroma implied), storage jar depiction, fine linework","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed kitchen-pharmacy: ghee being strained and poured, Triphalā and bitter herbs on trays, physician inspecting clarity, intricate textiles and utensils"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bageshri","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: घृतप्रस्थम्पचेत्तेन → घृत-प्रस्थम् पचेत् तेन; पञ्चतिक्तमिति → पञ्च-तिक्तम् इति.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 284.20-284.22 (ingredient list and kvātha procedure leading to this ghṛta)
FAQs
Ayurvedic pharmaceutics: preparing a medicated ghee (Pañcatikta-ghṛta) cooked with Triphalā for therapeutic use against kuṣṭha (chronic skin disorders).
It preserves practical clinical knowledge—dosage-measures (prastha), drug-group concepts (pañca-tikta), and specific indications (kuṣṭha)—showing the Purana’s coverage beyond theology into applied Ayurveda.
By framing healing knowledge within a Purāṇic teaching context, the verse treats bodily purification and relief from disease as supportive of dharma—enabling disciplined living, worship, and ethical conduct through restored health.