Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 17
मृतसञ्जीवनीकरसिद्धयोगः (Mṛtasañjīvanī-kara Siddha-yogaḥ) — Perfected Formulations for Revivification and Disease-Conquest
महौषधं मृतां क्षुद्रां पुष्करंग्रन्थिकोद्भवं पिवेत् कणायुतं क्वाथं मूर्छायाञ्च मदेषु च
mahauṣadhaṃ mṛtāṃ kṣudrāṃ puṣkaraṃgranthikodbhavaṃ pivet kaṇāyutaṃ kvāthaṃ mūrchāyāñca madeṣu ca
ମୂର୍ଛା ଓ ମଦାବସ୍ଥାରେ—ମହୌଷଧ, ମୃତା, କ୍ଷୁଦ୍ରା, ପୁଷ୍କର, ଗ୍ରନ୍ଥିକୋଦ୍ଭବ ସହ କଣା (ପିପ୍ପଳୀ) ଯୁକ୍ତ କ୍ୱାଥ ପିଇବା ଉଚିତ।
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha, Agni Purana encyclopedic narration)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Decoction (kvātha) formula for acute episodes of mūrcchā (syncope/fainting) and mada (intoxication/inebriation), specifying ingredients and adjuvant pippalī.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Formula","entry_title":"Mūrcchā-Mada-hara Kvātha (Mahauṣadha–Mṛtā–Kṣudrā–Puṣkara–Granthikodbhava with Kaṇā)","lookup_keywords":["mūrcchā","mada","kvātha","puṣkara","kaṇā pippalī"],"quick_summary":"For fainting and intoxication states, a decoction of the listed herbs is prescribed, taken with kaṇā (pippalī) to support efficacy and digestion/absorption."}
Concept: Acute-condition cikitsā via kvātha-kalpanā and supportive adjuvants.
Application: Using decoction as a fast-acting extraction method; adding pippalī to kindle agni and aid delivery in compromised states.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies / Dravyaguna & Chikitsa)
Primary Rasa: Samanya
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A healer boiling herbs in a pot to make kvātha while an attendant supports a fainted or intoxicated person; pippalī is added at administration; calm but urgent clinical setting.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style; dramatic yet restrained scene of revival—patient reclining, vaidya offering decoction; stylized steam rising from herbal pot; earthy reds and greens.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting with gold highlights on the decoction vessel; central compassionate healer; patient shown with softened features; ornate medicinal implements.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style instructional scene: clear depiction of decoction reduction stages and final administration with pippalī; fine lines and gentle colors.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature clinic interior; detailed copper cauldron, herbs laid out; attendants; physician administering medicine to a collapsed courtier; intricate textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Todi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: puṣkaraṃgranthikodbhavaṃ resolved as puṣkaram + granthika + udbhavam; mūrchāyāñca = mūrchāyām + ca; kaṇāyutaṃ = kaṇā + āyutam.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 284 (kvātha and acute-condition yogas)
FAQs
Ayurvedic clinical knowledge: a kvātha (decoction) formula using specified dravyas (including puṣkara and kaṇā/pippalī) indicated for mūrcchā (fainting) and mada (intoxication).
It preserves practical therapeutics—drug lists, dosage-form (decoction), and indications—showing the Agni Purana’s coverage beyond mythology into applied Ayurveda and household/clinical remedies.
By restoring clarity and life-supporting balance in states like intoxication and fainting, the remedy supports dharmic conduct and purity of mind, helping a person return to disciplined, sattvic living.