Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 32
अश्ववाहनसारः
Aśvavāhana-sāra) — Essentials of Horses as Mounts (and Horse-Treatment
हयं जिह्वाङ्गमाहीने जिह्वाग्रन्थिं विमोचयेत् गाटतां मोचयेत्तावद्यावत् स्तोभं न सुञ्चति
hayaṃ jihvāṅgamāhīne jihvāgranthiṃ vimocayet gāṭatāṃ mocayettāvadyāvat stobhaṃ na suñcati
ଜିହ୍ୱାଅଙ୍ଗର ଦୋଷ ଥିବା ଅଶ୍ୱର ଜିହ୍ୱାଗ୍ରନ୍ଥି (ଫ୍ରେନୁଲମ୍)କୁ ମୁକ୍ତ/ଢିଲା କରିବା ଉଚିତ। ‘ସ୍ତୋଭ’ (ଅଟକା ଧ୍ୱନି) ନ ହେଉଅବଧି ଜିହ୍ୱାର କଠିନତା ହ୍ରାସ କରିବା ଉଚିତ।
Lord Agni (in discourse to Sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purana narration frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Veterinary-style intervention for tongue dysfunction in a horse: releasing the tongue-frenulum/knot to relieve stiffness and restore normal vocal/airway function.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Aśva-jihvā-granthi-mocana (Release of tongue-knot/frenulum)","lookup_keywords":["aśva","jihvā-granthi","mocana","stobha","jihvā-stambha"],"quick_summary":"If a horse has tongue-organ defect with stiffness and stammering/blocked sound, release the tongue-knot and continue relieving tightness until normal function returns."}
Concept: Prayoga guided by lakṣaṇa (symptom-based intervention) and pariśīlana (continued correction until endpoint sign).
Application: Treat by identifying the mechanical cause and continue therapy until a clear functional endpoint is achieved (here, absence of stobha).
Khanda Section: Ayurveda / Chikitsa (Therapeutic procedures and practical remedies)
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A healer restrains a horse gently and inspects the tongue, performing a careful release of the tongue-knot to relieve stiffness and restore normal sound.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, compassionate veterinary scene: horse’s head held by attendants, healer with small instrument near the tongue, stylized anatomy emphasis, earthy reds and greens.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ceremonial stable setting: healer performing tongue-knot release, gold leaf accents on harness and vessels, dignified composition highlighting care and precision.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, technical veterinary illustration: close-up of horse head and tongue, clear depiction of frenulum/knot and the release step, annotated feel with delicate lines.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed stable interior: groom holding horse, physician-like figure treating tongue, fine rendering of expressions and tools, patterned textiles and realism."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: जिह्वाङ्गमाहीने = जिह्वा-अङ्गम्-आहीने; जिह्वाग्रन्थिं = जिह्वा-ग्रन्थिम्; मोचयेत्तावद्यावत् = मोचयेत् + तावत् + यावत्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana Chikitsā prakaraṇa on śalya/cheda-bheda type interventions (general); Agni Purana sections touching vāhana care within martial context
FAQs
A practical veterinary–Ayurvedic instruction: treating a horse’s tongue-related disorder by releasing the jihvā-granthi (tongue frenulum/knot) and reducing tongue stiffness until stobha (stammering/blocked utterance) ceases.
It shows the Agni Purana’s coverage extends beyond theology into applied sciences—here, animal medicine and clinical procedure—demonstrating its wide-ranging, handbook-like character.
While primarily medical, caring for and healing living beings is traditionally aligned with dharma (compassionate duty), supporting purity of conduct and reducing harm through correct treatment.