Shloka 12

Causes and Signs of Hṛdroga

Heart Disease) and Tṛṣṇā (Pathological Thirst

Devanagari script

प्रलापश्चित्तविभ्रंशो ह्युद्गराढ्यस्तथामयः / मारुतात्क्षामतादैन्यं शङ्खभे (तो) दः शिरौभ्रमः

Transliteration

pralāpaścittavibhraṃśo hyudgarāḍhyastathāmayaḥ / mārutātkṣāmatādainyaṃ śaṅkhabhe (to) daḥ śiraubhramaḥ

Translation

Surgem fala delirante e perturbação da mente, juntamente com arrotos excessivos e enfermidade do corpo. Do desarranjo de maruta (vāyu) vêm a magreza e a aflição; há dor que fende as têmporas e vertigem na cabeça.

Word by Word

• प्रलापः: delirious talk
• प्रलापः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: प्रलाप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• चित्तविभ्रंशः: derangement of mind
• चित्तविभ्रंशः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: चित्त + विभ्रंश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (चित्तस्य विभ्रंशः)

• हि: indeed
• हि: Sambandha (Particle/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: हि (अव्यय)
• Form: निपात (particle)

• उद्गराढ्यः: abounding in belching/eructation
• उद्गराढ्यः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: उद्गर + आढ्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (उद्गरेण आढ्यः = उद्गरबहुलः)

• तथा: likewise
• तथा: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: क्रियाविशेषण-अव्यय (adverb)

• आमयः: disease/illness
• आमयः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आमय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• मारुतात्: from vāyu (wind)
• मारुतात्: Apadana (Source/अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मारुत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति (5th/Ablative), एकवचन

• क्षामता: emaciation
• क्षामता: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: क्षामता (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• दैन्यम्: dejection/wretchedness
• दैन्यम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दैन्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• शङ्खभेदः: splitting pain in the temples
• शङ्खभेदः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शङ्ख + भेद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (शङ्खयोः भेदः)

• शिरोभ्रमः: vertigo/dizziness of the head
• शिरोभ्रमः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शिरस्/शिरो + भ्रम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (शिरसः भ्रमः)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Vata

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Maruta (vāyu) derangement contributes to emaciation, misery, temporal splitting pain, and head dizziness; delirium and mental confusion accompany systemic disorder.

Vedantic Theme: Antaḥkaraṇa disturbances are conditioned by doṣas; the witness-self remains distinct—yet practical care of the instrument (body-mind) is necessary for dharma.

Application: Treat vāta aggravation and dehydration; recognize delirium/vertigo/temporal pain as danger signs; ensure rest, grounding, hydration, and urgent clinical attention.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhayanaka

Secondary Rasa: karuna

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.154: vāta-linked neurocognitive symptoms (pralāpa, citta-vibhrama, bhrama) and wasting (kṣāmatā)

Characters & Entities

• Vayu (Maruta)

FAQs

What is the importance of vāyu (maruta) disturbance in the Garuda Purana?

This verse links vāyu disturbance with concrete symptoms—emaciation, misery, temple-splitting pain, and dizziness—showing how internal wind-disorder manifests as both physical and mental instability.

How does this verse explain the connection between mind and body?

By pairing pralāpa (delirious speech) and cittavibhraṁśa (mental confusion) with digestive and bodily symptoms, the verse presents illness as a combined psychophysical disturbance rather than purely physical disease.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat persistent confusion, dizziness, and wasting as warning signs requiring timely care—along with stabilizing routines and restraint—rather than ignoring them as minor discomforts.