Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 45
अध्याय २७८: सिद्धौषधानि
Siddha Medicines / Perfected Remedies
गिरिमृच्चन्दनं लाक्षा मालती कलिका तथा संयोज्या या कृता वर्तिः क्षतशुक्रहरी तु सा
girimṛccandanaṃ lākṣā mālatī kalikā tathā saṃyojyā yā kṛtā vartiḥ kṣataśukraharī tu sā
ഗിരിമൃത്ത് (ഖനിജ മണ്ണ്), ചന്ദനം, ലാക്ഷാ, മാലതി മുളകൾ—ഇവ ചേർത്ത് നിർമ്മിക്കുന്ന ഔഷധവർതി ക്ഷത (മുറിവ്/ക്ഷയം) ദോഷവും ശുക്രദോഷവും നീക്കുന്നതായി പറയുന്നു।
Lord Agni (in instruction to sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Preparation of a medicated wick (varti) for local application in wounds/ulcerative conditions and for supporting reproductive vitality (śukra).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Formula","entry_title":"Varti for Kṣata-Śukra Disorders (Girimṛt–Candana–Lākṣā–Mālatī)","lookup_keywords":["varti","kṣata","śukra-doṣa","lākṣā","candana"],"quick_summary":"Combine girimṛt (mineral clay), sandalwood, lac, and jasmine buds into a varti for topical use; indicated for kṣata-type lesions and śukra defects."}
Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Yukti (rational combination) of dravyas into a dosage form (varti) for targeted action.
Application: Shows how formulation design (form + ingredients) is matched to pathology (kṣata/śukra-doṣa).
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies / Bhaiṣajya-vidyā)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"An Ayurvedic physician compounding mineral clay, sandalwood paste, lac, and jasmine buds, rolling them into a small medicated wick (varti) for therapeutic use.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, traditional vaidya in a tiled-roof ayurveda sala, grinding candana on a stone slab, bowls of red lac and jasmine buds, earthy mineral clay, warm ochres and greens, flat decorative detailing, calm healing atmosphere.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, seated vaidya with ornate vessels, gold-leaf highlights on medicine jars, vivid candana paste and red lac, jasmine buds in a small tray, varti being shaped, rich maroon and emerald palette, temple-like interior.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional composition showing labeled ingredients (girimṛt, candana, lākṣā, mālatī-kalikā) and step-by-step rolling into varti, delicate linework, soft shading, clean didactic layout.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, apothecary scene with fine botanical detail of jasmine buds, lacquer-red lac, sandalwood paste, physician forming a wick, patterned carpet, precise borders, naturalistic vessels and stone grinder."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Ahir Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गिरिमृच्चन्दनम् = गिरिमृत् + चन्दनम्; क्षतशुक्रहरी = क्षत-शुक्र-हरी (समास); अन्यत्र स्पष्ट संधि नहीं।
Related Themes: Agni Purana 278 (Bhaiṣajya-vidyā / Netra-roga context nearby)
FAQs
It gives a practical Ayurvedic formulation: mix mineral clay, sandalwood, lac, and jasmine buds and prepare a medicated varti (wick/roll) used therapeutically to alleviate wound/ulcer-type conditions (kṣata) and reproductive-fluid disorders (śukra-doṣa).
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana preserves applied sciences—here, pharmacological compounding and dosage-form technology (varti), showing how Purāṇic literature also functions as a handbook of traditional medicine.
By promoting healing and preservation of vitality (including reproductive strength), the instruction supports dharma through health; caring for the body as a means for righteous living is treated as a meritorious, purifying aim in Purāṇic ethics.