Shloka 11

Remedial Formulas for Wounds (Vraṇa), Sinus/Fistula (Nāḍī-vraṇa), Swellings (Granthikā), and Bhūta/Graha Afflictions

Devanagari script

गोरोचना मरीचानि पिप्पली सैन्धवं मधु / अञ्जनं कृतमेभिः स्याद्ग्रहभूतहरं शिव

Transliteration

gorocanā marīcāni pippalī saindhavaṃ madhu / añjanaṃ kṛtamebhiḥ syādgrahabhūtaharaṃ śiva

Translation

ഹേ ശുഭേ! ഗോറോചന, കുരുമുളക്, പിപ്പലി, സൈന്ധവലവണം, തേൻ എന്നിവ ചേർത്ത് ചെയ്ത അഞ്ജനം ഗ്രഹ‑ഭൂതജന്യ പീഡകൾ നീക്കുന്നു।

Word by Word

• गोरोचना: yellow orpiment / cow-bile pigment (gorocanā)
• गोरोचना: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गोरोचना (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन

• मरीचानि: pepper-corns (marīci)
• मरीचानि: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मरीचि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), बहुवचन

• पिप्पली: long pepper
• पिप्पली: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पिप्पली (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन

• सैन्धवम्: rock-salt
• सैन्धवम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सैन्धव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन

• मधु: honey
• मधु: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मधु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन

• अञ्जनम्: collyrium/eye-ointment
• अञ्जनम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अञ्जन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन

• कृतम्: made/prepared
• कृतम्: Visheshana (Adjectival/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कृ (धातु) + कृत (कृदन्त, क्त)
• Form: कृदन्त (क्त-प्रत्यय), नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1), एकवचन; विशेषणम् (अञ्जनम्)

• एभिः: with these (ingredients)
• एभिः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: इदम् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: त्रिलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3), बहुवचन; सर्वनाम

• स्यात्: would be / should become
• स्यात्: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: अस् (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Optative), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

• ग्रहभूतहरम्: removing ग्रह and spirits
• ग्रहभूतहरम्: Visheshana (Adjectival/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ग्रह (प्रातिपदिक) + भूत (प्रातिपदिक) + हर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास (ग्रहाणां भूतानां च हरः), नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1), एकवचन; विशेषणम् (अञ्जनम्)

• शिव: O Śiva
• शिव: Sambodhana (Address/सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शिव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सम्बोधन (8), एकवचन

Speaker

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

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Practical upāya (remedial means) to remove graha-bhūta disturbances using sattvic substances and disciplined application.

Vedantic Theme: Vyavahāra-level remedies operate within māyā/karma-field; relief is sought without denying the ultimate Self.

Application: Prepare an añjana (collyrium) from gorocanā, marīca, pippalī, saindhava, and madhu; apply with cleanliness, mantra/śuddhi as per tradition, as a protective-healing measure.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.188 (graha-bhūta/auṣadha-prayoga context); Garuda Purana 1.189 (continuation of ocular and other remedies)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Grahas
• Bhutas

FAQs

What is the importance of this anjana remedy in the Garuda Purana?

This verse preserves a practical protective measure: a specific medicinal-ritual preparation said to counter graha (seizing influences) and bhūta-related disturbances.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana themes like unseen forces and protection?

It reflects the text’s applied dharma tradition—addressing subtle afflictions (graha/bhūta) with prescribed substances and procedures meant to restore clarity and wellbeing.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

As a traditional reference, it highlights disciplined, ingredient-specific remedies; in modern practice, such preparations should be approached with cultural respect and appropriate medical guidance.