Shloka 7

Cikitsā-sāra: Doṣa Nidāna–Lakṣaṇa, Agni, Ajīrṇa/Āma Cikitsā, Daśamūla, and Prognostic Signs

Devanagari script

अव्यायाम दिवास्वप्नशय्यासनसुखादिभिः / कफप्रदोषो भुक्ते च वसन्ते च प्रकुप्यति

Transliteration

avyāyāma divāsvapnaśayyāsanasukhādibhiḥ / kaphapradoṣo bhukte ca vasante ca prakupyati

Translation

വ്യായാമക്കുറവ്, പകൽനിദ്ര, ശയ്യാ‑ആസനാദി സുഖങ്ങളിൽ അമിതാസക്തി എന്നിവകൊണ്ട് കഫം ദൂഷിതമാകുന്നു; ഭക്ഷണാനന്തരംയും വസന്തകാലത്തും അത് പ്രത്യേകമായി പ്രകോപിക്കുന്നു।

Word by Word

• अव्यायाम: lack of exercise
• अव्यायाम: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अव्यायाम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन; अव्यायामः इति (व्यायामाभावः)

• दिवास्वप्न: day-sleep
• दिवास्वप्न: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दिवा (प्रातिपदिक) + स्वप्न (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (दिवायाः स्वप्नः)

• शय्या: bed
• शय्या: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शय्या (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन

• आसन: seat/sitting
• आसन: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आसन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन

• सुख: comfort/pleasure
• सुख: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुख (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन

• आदिभिः: by/with etc. (and similar factors)
• आदिभिः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd case), बहुवचन; ‘आदि’ = ‘and the like’ (सह/साधनभावे)

• कफप्रदोषः: vitiation of kapha
• कफप्रदोषः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कफ (प्रातिपदिक) + प्रदोष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st case), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (कफस्य प्रदोषः)

• भुक्ते: is eaten / one eats
• भुक्ते: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: भुज् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present), आत्मनेपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; ‘भुङ्क्ते’ (Sandhi/orthography: भुक्ते)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• वसन्ते: in spring
• वसन्ते: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वसन्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th case), एकवचन; अधिकरण (locative)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• प्रकुप्यति: becomes aggravated
• प्रकुप्यति: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कुप् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; उपसर्गः ‘प्र’

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Kapha

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Moderation and right conduct toward the body: avoiding kapha-aggravating habits (inactivity, daytime sleep, excessive comfort) and observing seasonal/meal-related vulnerability.

Vedantic Theme: Sharira as an instrument (sadhana) requiring sattvic regulation; discipline supports clarity for higher aims.

Application: Adopt regular exercise, avoid daytime sleep, reduce excessive lounging; be especially vigilant after meals and in spring (vasanta) with lighter diet and activity.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.168 (Ayurveda section): tridosha nidana and ritucharya context

Characters & Entities

• Kapha

FAQs

What is the importance of lifestyle discipline in Garuda Purana’s health teaching?

The verse links indulgent habits (no exercise, day-sleep, excess comfort) to Kapha aggravation, framing self-control as a protective dharmic practice.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

By emphasizing restraint and right living, it supports a balanced life that aids spiritual practice; the Garuda Purana repeatedly connects disciplined living with better karmic outcomes.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Avoid day-sleep, increase regular exercise, reduce sedentary comfort-seeking, and be extra mindful of Kapha in spring and immediately after meals.