Shloka 33

Netra–Nāsa–Mukha Cikitsā, Vraṇa/Bhasma Prayoga, Jvara–Vāta Remedies, and Protective/Uccāṭana Procedures

Devanagari script

दन्ताक्रान्तान्दन्तजांश्च कृमीन्नाशयते शिव / घतं कर्कटपादेन दुग्धोन्मिश्रेण साधितम्

Transliteration

dantākrāntāndantajāṃśca kṛmīnnāśayate śiva / ghataṃ karkaṭapādena dugdhonmiśreṇa sādhitam

Translation

Wahai yang membawa keberkatan, ghee yang diproses dengan kaki ketam dan dicampur susu memusnahkan cacing yang menyerang gigi serta cacing yang timbul dari dalam gigi.

Word by Word

• दन्ताक्रान्तान्: those afflicted/overrun in the teeth
• दन्ताक्रान्तान्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दन्त (प्रातिपदिक) + आक्रान्त (कृदन्त; √क्रम् धातु, क्त, उपसर्ग आ-)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), बहुवचन; कर्मधारय/तत्पुरुषार्थः (दन्तैः आक्रान्ताः)

• दन्तजान्: born in the teeth
• दन्तजान्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दन्त (प्रातिपदिक) + ज (कृदन्त/प्रातिपदिक; √जन् धातु, क्त/ज)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), बहुवचन; तत्पुरुषः (दन्ते जाताः)

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

• कृमीन्: worms
• कृमीन्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कृमि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), बहुवचन

• नाशयते: destroys
• नाशयते: Kriya (Verb/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: नश् (धातु)
• Form: लट् (Present), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन; परस्मैपदम्; णिच् (causative) अर्थः (नाशयति = नाशं करोति)

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

• घृतम्: ghee
• घृतम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: घृत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; अत्र कर्मरूपेण (उपचारः)

• कर्कटपादेन: with crab’s leg
• कर्कटपादेन: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कर्कट (प्रातिपदिक) + पाद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (कर्कटस्य पादः)

• दुग्धोन्मिश्रेण: mixed with milk
• दुग्धोन्मिश्रेण: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दुग्ध (प्रातिपदिक) + उन्मिश्र (कृदन्त/प्रातिपदिक; √मिश्र् धातु, क्त, उपसर्ग उद्/उन्-)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), एकवचन; विशेषणम् (दुग्धेन उन्मिश्रः = दुग्धमिश्रितः)

• साधितम्: prepared
• साधितम्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: साध् (धातु)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (prepared/cooked)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in dialogue to Garuda)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Applied knowledge (prayoga-jñāna) for alleviating suffering is a dharmic act; proper preparation (saṃskāra) of substances yields efficacy.

Vedantic Theme: Compassionate maintenance of the body as an aid to higher aims; recognition of causality in the material domain (kārya-kāraṇa).

Application: Prepare ghee processed with crab’s leg/foot (karkaṭa-pāda) and mix with milk; use as indicated to destroy dental worms/infestation.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.177.32 (other dental remedies); Garuda Purana 1.177.34 (effects/usage with crab component)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva (as an epithet: auspicious one)
• Krimi (worms)

FAQs

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

This verse preserves a practical, Purana-style therapeutic instruction: a specific ghṛta (medicated ghee) preparation is said to eliminate krimi (worms/parasites) affecting the teeth.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

It does not directly discuss the soul’s journey or Yama’s realm; instead, it reflects the Garuda Purana’s broader scope, which also includes guidance for bodily well-being alongside spiritual teachings.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat it as a traditional reference: for real dental problems, consult a qualified clinician; the takeaway is the text’s emphasis on proactive care and timely treatment of disease.