Shloka 40

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

Devanagari script

शुक्राभावो भ्रमो मूर्छा तर्षो ऽम्लात्संप्रवर्तते / अपक्वं तत्र शीताम्बुपानं वातनिषेवणम्

Transliteration

śukrābhāvo bhramo mūrchā tarṣo 'mlātsaṃpravartate / apakvaṃ tatra śītāmbupānaṃ vātaniṣevaṇam

Translation

Daripada amla (kemasaman berlebihan) timbul kekurangan śukra/inti hayat, pening, pengsan, dan dahaga yang kuat. Jika keadaan masih belum ‘masak’ (belum hadam), aturannya ialah minum air sejuk dan mengamalkan langkah yang meningkatkan vāta (ringan dan mengeringkan).

Word by Word

• शुक्राभावः: absence of semen/vitality
• शुक्राभावः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शुक्र (प्रातिपदिक) + अभाव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; समासः (तत्पुरुष: शुक्रस्य अभावः)

• भ्रमः: giddiness
• भ्रमः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भ्रम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• मूर्छा: fainting
• मूर्छा: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मूर्छा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• तर्षः: thirst
• तर्षः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तर्ष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• अम्लात्: from sour (food/condition)
• अम्लात्: Apadana (Cause/Source/अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अम्ल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी (5th/अपादान), एकवचन

• संप्रवर्तते: arises, occurs
• संप्रवर्तते: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: प्र√वृत् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; आत्मनेपद; उपसर्ग: सम्+प्र

• अपक्वम्: undigested (state)
• अपक्वम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अ + पक्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; विशेषण (unripe/undigested)

• तत्र: there, in that case
• तत्र: Adhikarana (Context/अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तत्र (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; देश/प्रसङ्ग (adverb)

• शीताम्बुपानम्: drinking cold water
• शीताम्बुपानम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शीत (प्रातिपदिक) + अम्बु (प्रातिपदिक) + पान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; समासः (तत्पुरुष: शीतस्य अम्बुनः पानम्)

• वातनिषेवणम्: indulgence in vāta-provoking regimen
• वातनिषेवणम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वात (प्रातिपदिक) + निषेवण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; समासः (तत्पुरुष: वातस्य निषेवणम्)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in discourse to Garuda)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Excess amla leads to depletion and faintness; in early stage, cooling water and appropriate regimen are advised.

Vedantic Theme: Conservation of vital essence (ojas/śukra) supports steadiness for higher pursuits; moderation prevents depletion.

Application: At early hyperacidity-like signs with thirst/dizziness, cool hydration and light, drying measures may be used per constitution; avoid aggravating foods and overheating.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: karuna

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.168.36-39 (agni types, ajīrṇa, āma complications, remedies)

Characters & Entities

• Vāta
• Śukra

FAQs

What symptoms does the Garuda Purana link to amla (excess sourness/acidity)?

It lists decline of śukra (vital essence), dizziness, fainting, and severe thirst as outcomes of amla aggravation.

What does apakva mean here, and why does it matter?

Apakva indicates an early/undigested stage of the disorder; the verse then suggests a specific regimen suitable to that stage.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Recognize acidity-related warning signs early and stabilize with appropriate hydration and dietary regulation, seeking qualified advice for persistent or severe symptoms.