Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 15
Chapter 288 — अश्वचिकित्सा
Aśva-cikitsā) | Horse-Medicine (Śālihotra to Suśruta
पर्याप्तशर्करं पीत्वा श्रमाद्वाजी विमुच्यते द्रोणिकायान्तु दातव्या तैलवस्तिस्तुरङ्गमे
paryāptaśarkaraṃ pītvā śramādvājī vimucyate droṇikāyāntu dātavyā tailavastisturaṅgame
മതിയായ പഞ്ചസാര-വെള്ളം കുടിച്ചാൽ കുതിര ക്ഷീണത്തിൽ നിന്ന് മോചിതമാകും. കുതിരയ്ക്ക് ദ്രോണികാ-മാത്രയിൽ തൈലവസ്തി (എണ്ണ എൻമ) നൽകണം.
Lord Agni (in instruction to the sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Veterinary (aśva-cikitsā): relieve equine fatigue with sugar-water and administer taila-vasti in a specified dose (droṇikā).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Aśva-śrama-hara śarkarā-jala and droṇikā-māna taila-vasti","lookup_keywords":["ashva","shrama","sharkara-jala","taila-vasti","dronika"],"quick_summary":"For a fatigued horse, give adequate sugar-water for quick restoration; then administer an oil enema with a droṇikā measure as the dose."}
Dosha: Vata
Concept: Mātrā (dose-measure) and krama (sequence): hydration/support first, then śamana via basti.
Application: In exertion-related vāta states, prioritize replenishment and lubrication; follow measured dosing rather than guesswork.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Veterinary / Ashva-chikitsa: horse-care remedies)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A stable-side veterinary treatment: an attendant offers sugar-water to a tired horse; a vaidya prepares an oil enema with a measured vessel indicating droṇikā.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, stylized horse with ornate harness, attendant holding a bowl of sweet water, vaidya with bronze oil pot and measuring ladle, flat perspective, bold outlines.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, richly adorned horse and caretaker, gold-highlighted vessels (oil pot, measure), symmetrical composition, decorative floral borders.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, clear instructional depiction of droṇikā measure beside oil container, calm stable interior, fine detailing of tools and posture of horse.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, court stable scene with groom and physician, detailed tack and textiles, small labeled measure vessel, refined architectural background."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पर्याप्तशर्करं → पर्याप्त-शर्करम्; श्रमाद्वाजी → श्रमात् वाजी; द्रोणिकायान्तु → द्रोणिकायाम् तु; तैलवस्तिस्तुरङ्गमे → तैल-वस्तिः तुरङ्गमे.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 288 (Aśva-cikitsā subsections on basti, pāna, and māna/pramāṇa)
FAQs
It gives a practical Ashva-chikitsa (equine veterinary Ayurveda) instruction: relieve a fatigued horse by giving a sufficient sweet drink (śarkarā) and administering a taila-vasti (oil enema) with a specified measure (droṇikā).
Beyond theology, the Agni Purana preserves applied technical knowledge—here, veterinary therapeutics for horses—showing its wide coverage of health sciences, dosing/measures, and practical care for animals used in transport and warfare.
While primarily medical, caring properly for dependent beings (like horses) aligns with dharma: it supports non-harm (ahiṃsā), responsible stewardship, and the merit of compassionate maintenance of life and livelihood.