Shloka 33

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

Devanagari script

अकालपलितो गौरः प्रस्वेदी कोपनो बुधः / स्वप्ने ऽपि दीप्तिमत्प्रेक्षी पित्तप्रकृतिरुच्यते

Transliteration

akālapalito gauraḥ prasvedī kopano budhaḥ / svapne 'pi dīptimatprekṣī pittaprakṛtirucyate

Translation

Sesiapa yang beruban sebelum waktunya, berkulit cerah, mudah berpeluh, cepat marah walau berakal, dan bahkan dalam mimpi memandang kilau menyala seperti api—dialah yang dikatakan berperlembagaan pitta (panas/hempedu).

Word by Word

• अकालपलितः: prematurely grey-haired
• अकालपलितः: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अकाल + पलित (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; अकालपलित = अकाले पलितः (prematurely grey)

• गौरः: fair/white-complexioned
• गौरः: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: गौर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• प्रस्वेदी: sweaty / prone to perspiration
• प्रस्वेदी: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: प्र + स्विद् (धातु) + इन् (कृदन्त/प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: इन्-प्रत्ययान्त (agentive/possessive), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; बहुस्वेदित्वार्थ (prone to sweating)

• कोपनः: irascible
• कोपनः: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कोपन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• बुधः: intelligent
• बुधः: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: बुध (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• स्वप्ने: in dreams
• स्वप्ने: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्वप्न (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• अपि: even
• अपि: Sambandha (Particle/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अपि (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय, अवधान/समुच्चयार्थक (particle: even/also)

• दीप्तिमत्प्रेक्षी: having a brilliant gaze
• दीप्तिमत्प्रेक्षी: Karta (Subject complement/कर्ता-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दीप्तिमत् + प्रेक्षिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; दीप्तिमत्प्रेक्षी = दीप्तिमत् प्रेक्षी (one whose look is radiant)

• पित्तप्रकृतिः: pitta constitution
• पित्तप्रकृतिः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पित्त + प्रकृति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; पित्तप्रकृति = पित्तस्य प्रकृतिः (pitta constitution)

• उच्यते: is said/called
• उच्यते: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: वच् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present), कर्मणि-प्रयोग (Passive), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

Speaker

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

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Pitta

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Tejas-dominant constitution manifests as heat signs and sharp intellect; dream imagery mirrors inner doṣa.

Vedantic Theme: Tejas as a functional aspect of prakṛti shaping buddhi and temperament; discernment includes regulating inner heat to preserve sattva.

Application: If pitta signs dominate, cool and moderate: avoid excess heat/spice, cultivate patience, cooling routines, hydration, and calming contemplation.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: raudra

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.168.32 (vāta traits); Garuda Purana 1.168.34 (kapha traits); Garuda Purana 1.168.35 (mixed doṣas)

Characters & Entities

• Pitta

FAQs

What is the importance of pitta-prakṛti in Garuda Purana?

The verse links heat-related bodily signs and fiery dream imagery to pitta, helping a seeker recognize temperament and manage it in a dharmic way.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

By highlighting anger and heat as pitta traits, it implies that unchecked passions can shape actions (karma); Purāṇic ethics emphasizes mastering such tendencies for spiritual progress.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

If these pitta signs are strong, cultivate cooling habits—patience, moderation, and calming practices—to prevent anger-driven decisions.