Shloka 14
Rasāyana for Longevity: Milk-Based Regimens, Triphalā, Palāśa, and Bhr̥ṅgarāja (Śrāvaṇa & Puṣya Observances)
मासमात्रप्रयोगेण वलीपलितवर्जितः / शतानि पञ्च जीवेच्च नरो नागबलो भवेत् / भवेच्छ्रुतिधरो रुद्र पुष्यर्क्षे चैव भक्षणात्
māsamātraprayogeṇa valīpalitavarjitaḥ / śatāni pañca jīvecca naro nāgabalo bhavet / bhavecchrutidharo rudra puṣyarkṣe caiva bhakṣaṇāt
ഒരു മാസം മാത്രം പ്രയോഗിച്ചാൽ മനുഷ്യൻ ചുളിവും നരയും ഇല്ലാത്തവനാകും. നാഗബലസമമായ ശക്തി നേടി അഞ്ചുനൂറ് വർഷം ജീവിക്കും. ഹേ രുദ്രാ! പുഷ്യ നക്ഷത്രകാലത്ത് ഭക്ഷിച്ചാൽ ശ്രുതിധരൻ—പവിത്ര ശ്രുതിവിദ്യയുടെ ധാരകൻ—ആകും.
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinatā-putra)
Concept: Consistent practice with correct timing yields extraordinary embodied results; vitality supports the pursuit and retention of sacred knowledge.
Vedantic Theme: Sharīra as instrument for svādhyāya and dharma; enhancement of smṛti/śruti-dhāraṇā as sattva-vṛddhi.
Application: Use the preparation for one month; take it specifically during Puṣya for best effect; maintain regimen consistency (implied), aiming at rejuvenation, strength, and cognitive retention.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: earthly regimen framed by celestial time
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.187.13-14 (bhr̥ṅgarāja rasāyana with Puṣya timing; anti-aging, strength, śrutidhara claim)
FAQs
The verse links the timing of consumption to Puṣya nakṣatra, stating that eating it under Puṣya specifically enhances śrutidhāra-śakti (retentive sacred learning/memory).
While not an afterlife passage, it reflects the Purana’s broader āchāra focus: disciplined practice and proper timing (kāla/nakṣatra) are presented as means to strengthen the body and sharpen scriptural retention, supporting dharmic living.
Treat it as a traditional claim emphasizing consistent practice and mindful timing; if applying it as a health regimen, follow safe dietary guidance and consult qualified practitioners rather than relying on the verse as medical instruction.