Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 21
Chapter 280 — रसादिलक्षणम् / सर्वरोगहराण्यौषधानि
Characteristics of Taste and Related Factors; Medicines that Remove All Diseases
ओषधीनां पञ्चविधा तथा भवति कल्पना रसः कल्कः शृतः शीतः फाण्डश् च मनुजोत्तम
oṣadhīnāṃ pañcavidhā tathā bhavati kalpanā rasaḥ kalkaḥ śṛtaḥ śītaḥ phāṇḍaś ca manujottama
ਹੇ ਮਨੁਜੋਤਮ! ਔਸ਼ਧੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਕਲਪਨਾ (ਤਿਆਰੀ) ਪੰਜ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਦੀ ਹੈ—ਰਸ, ਕਲਕ, ਸ਼੍ਰਿਤ (ਕਵਾਥ), ਸ਼ੀਤ (ਹਿਮ), ਅਤੇ ਫਾਣਡ (ਮਿੱਠਾ ਔਸ਼ਧੀ ਪੇਯ/ਤਿਆਰੀ)।
Lord Agni
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Select the correct pharmaceutical form (juice, paste, decoction, cold infusion, hot infusion/sweet drink) according to herb strength, patient tolerance, and desired potency.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Pañcavidha oṣadhi-kalpanā (Five basic herbal preparations)","lookup_keywords":["oṣadhi-kalpanā","rasa","kalka","kvātha","hima","phāṇḍa"],"quick_summary":"Medicines are prepared in five foundational forms—juice, paste, decoction, cold infusion, and phāṇḍa—forming the base of practical Ayurvedic pharmacy."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Saṅgraha (systematization): complex practice is made teachable through standard categories.
Application: When learning or teaching Ayurveda, begin with standard kalpanā categories to ensure reproducible preparation and dosing.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Bhaiṣajya-kalpanā / Dravya-guṇa and pharmaceutical preparations)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A didactic display of five medicine forms: fresh juice extraction, grinding paste, boiling decoction, soaking cold infusion, and preparing a sweetened/hot infusion drink.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, five-panel composition with labeled vessels: stone grinder for kalka, cloth filter for rasa, boiling pot for kvātha, earthen jar for hima, cup for phāṇḍa/phāṇṭa, bold outlines and flat colors.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, five ornate containers arranged like a sacred set, gold-leaf accents on rims and ladles, physician presenting the set to a student, rich jewel tones.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore, instructional sequence with fine linework: press, grind, boil, soak, sweeten/serve; minimal background, emphasis on tools and steps.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, apothecary bench with five labeled preparations in glass/copper vessels, attendants performing each step, detailed botanical bundles nearby."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: फाण्डश् च = फाण्डः + च (visarga sandhi). मनुजोत्तम = मनुज + उत्तम (sandhi: a+u→o).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 280.22 (definitions of rasa/kalka/śṛta/śīta/paryuṣita); Agni Purana 280.23 (phāṇṭa definition; measures)
FAQs
Ayurvedic pharmaceutical technique: it classifies herbal medicines into five core preparation methods—juice, paste, decoction, cold infusion, and a sweetened drink-formulation (phāṇḍa).
It shows the text functioning as a practical compendium by preserving concise Ayurvedic pharmaceutics (drug-processing categories) alongside its many other disciplines.
By promoting correct, methodical preparation of remedies for healing, it supports dharmic caregiving (upakāra) and the preservation of life (prāṇa-rakṣaṇa), traditionally regarded as meritorious.