Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 48
Chapter 288 — अश्वचिकित्सा
Aśva-cikitsā) | Horse-Medicine (Śālihotra to Suśruta
स्नानं पानं शकृत्क्रूष्ठमश्वानां सलिलागमे अत्यर्थं दुर्दिने काले पानमेकं प्रशस्यते
snānaṃ pānaṃ śakṛtkrūṣṭhamaśvānāṃ salilāgame atyarthaṃ durdine kāle pānamekaṃ praśasyate
Para os cavalos, ao chegar à água, são naturais o banho, a bebida e a evacuação de fezes e urina. Porém, em tempo extremamente inclemente e em hora imprópria, recomenda-se apenas dar água para beber.
Lord Agni (instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha)
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Concept: Deśa-kāla-parīkṣā—context-sensitive rule with exceptions.
Application: Even beneficial routines (bathing) are withheld when conditions are adverse; prioritize safety and timing.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda / Ashva-chikitsa (Veterinary care for horses)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A riverbank or watering trough: in fair weather horses bathe and drink; in stormy weather the groom allows only drinking while keeping the horse from entering water.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, split scene: left calm river with bathing horse; right dark monsoon clouds and groom restraining horse, allowing only drinking from a vessel, stylized rain patterns.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ornate horse with gold-highlighted harness near water, attendant offering a gilded cup; storm clouds rendered decoratively, strong color blocks.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, instructional two-panel depiction ‘proper time’ vs ‘durdina’, clear gestures of restraint, fine detailing of water and stable tools.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed landscape with river and reeds, groom and horse in foreground, dramatic sky for inclement weather panel, naturalistic equine anatomy."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: शकृत्क्रूष्ठम् = शकृत् + क्रूष्ठम्; क्रूष्ठमश्वानाम् = क्रूष्ठम् + अश्वानाम्; सलिलागमे = सलिल + आगमे; पानमेकम् = पानम् + एकम्
Related Themes: Agni Purana 288.44 (aśva seasonal issues); Agni Purana 288 (aśva-cikitsā context)
FAQs
It gives practical veterinary regimen (aśva-paricaryā): when conditions are harsh, avoid bathing and other exertions at the water-source and restrict the horse to drinking only.
Beyond theology, the Agni Purana preserves applied sciences like Ayurveda and veterinary management, here detailing situational rules for horse maintenance—useful for travel, warfare, and royal stables.
The verse emphasizes dharmic care and non-harm: adapting routine to protect an animal’s health is a righteous duty, aligning practical conduct with compassionate stewardship.