Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 53
अश्ववाहनसारः
Aśvavāhana-sāra) — Essentials of Horses as Mounts (and Horse-Treatment
न त्यजेत् पश्चिमं पादं यदा साधुर्भवेत्तदा तदाकृष्टिर्विधातव्या पाणिभ्यामिह बल्गया
na tyajet paścimaṃ pādaṃ yadā sādhurbhavettadā tadākṛṣṭirvidhātavyā pāṇibhyāmiha balgayā
Quando o pé traseiro está bem plantado e firme, não se deve levantá-lo; nesse momento, nesta técnica chamada balgayā, a ação de puxar para dentro (o oponente) deve ser executada com ambas as mãos.
Lord Agni (in instruction to Vasiṣṭha, in the Dhanurveda section)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Balgayā: two-handed pull-in with rear-foot stability","lookup_keywords":["balgayā","malla-yuddha","pāścima-pāda","ākarṣaṇa","dvibāhu"],"quick_summary":"Do not lift the rear foot once it is firmly set; use that stable base to perform the balgayā pull-in with both hands for effective off-balancing."}
Concept: Sthiratā (stability) precedes śakti-prayoga (application of force); correct timing converts minimal motion into maximal effect.
Application: In physical skills, establish a stable base before executing a power technique; avoid compromising footing during a pull/throw.
Khanda Section: Dhanurveda (Ancient Indian military science: wrestling/grappling techniques)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Two wrestlers locked in a clinch; the practitioner keeps the rear foot planted and performs a decisive two-handed pull-in (balgayā) to unbalance the opponent.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, stylized wrestlers with strong outlines, dynamic yet clear stance showing planted rear foot, earthy palette, minimal background to emphasize technique.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, heroic wrestlers with gold accents on ornaments and waistbands, dramatic central action of the pull-in, embossed gold border, intense posture.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, step-by-step technical panel: rear-foot anchor highlighted, hand placement shown, arrows indicating pull direction, clean instructional composition.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, akhara courtyard with spectators, detailed musculature and garments, moment of two-handed pull captured mid-action, fine brushwork."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"fast","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: साधुर्भवेत्तदा → साधुः भवेत् तदा. तदाकृष्टिर्विधातव्या → तदा-आकृष्टिः विधातव्या. पाणिभ्यामिह → पाणिभ्याम् इह.
Related Themes: Agni Purana ch. 287 malla-yuddha / bāhu-yuddha technique listings around 287.53
FAQs
A Dhanurveda/malla-yuddha principle: keep the rear foot firmly planted for base and balance, then execute a two-handed pull-in (ākṛṣṭi) as part of the balgayā maneuver.
It preserves practical combat pedagogy—stance, timing, and named techniques—showing the Agni Purana’s scope beyond ritual and mythology into systematic military and athletic sciences (Dhanurveda).
While primarily technical, it reflects the dhārmic ideal of disciplined training and controlled force—skills meant to be used with restraint and right conduct rather than impulsive violence.