Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 34
Chapter 279 — सिद्धौषधानि (Siddhauṣadhāni, “Perfected Medicines”) — Colophon/Closure
कर्तव्यमेतदेवात्र मया सारं प्रकीर्तितम् नाभेरूर्ध्वमधश् चैव गुदश्रोण्योस्तथैव च
kartavyametadevātra mayā sāraṃ prakīrtitam nābherūrdhvamadhaś caiva gudaśroṇyostathaiva ca
कर्तव्यमेतदेवात्र, मया सारं प्रकीर्तितम्। नाभेरूर्ध्वमधश्चैव, गुदश्रोण्योस्तथैव च॥
Lord Agni (narrating the compendium to Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Practical localization instruction for intervention (examination/therapy) in regions above/below the navel and around anus–pelvis—often relevant to vāta disorders, śalya/para-surgical measures, or localized treatments.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Therapeutic localization: nābhi-ūrdhva/adhas and guda–śroṇi region","lookup_keywords":["nābhi","ūrdhva-adhas","guda","śroṇi","sthāna-cikitsā"],"quick_summary":"The teaching emphasizes applying the essential method with attention to anatomical regions—above and below the navel and in the anorectal–pelvic area. It signals region-specific management rather than one uniform approach."}
Dosha: Vata
Concept: Sāra-grahaṇa (extracting essentials) and applying knowledge contextually by bodily region (deśa).
Application: In any technical discipline, identify the core method and apply it with attention to locus; avoid overgeneralization.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Cikitsa / Śalyatantra-oriented practical instruction)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A schematic human figure with highlighted zones: above the navel, below the navel, and the anus–pelvis region; a teacher indicates where to apply treatment.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, stylized standing figure with highlighted abdominal and pelvic bands, guru pointing with a staff, minimal medical instruments, strong contour lines and flat colors.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, instructional deity-like physician-sage with gold accents, diagrammatic body zones marked with ornamental bands, emphasis on nābhi and śroṇi regions, rich decorative border.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, clear anatomical mapping with gentle colors, teacher and student beside a labeled chart (ūrdhva, adhas, guda, śroṇi), didactic and precise.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, physician in atelier showing a painted anatomical folio with highlighted abdominal/pelvic regions, fine detailing of textiles and instruments, calm scholarly setting."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":null,"pace":"fast","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कर्तव्यमेतदेवात्र = कर्तव्यम् + एतत् + एव + अत्र; नाभेरूर्ध्वमधश् = नाभेः + ऊर्ध्वम् + अधः; चैव = च + एव; गुदश्रोण्योस्तथैव = गुदश्रोण्योः + तथा + एव.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 279 (regional doṣa discussion; practical cikitsā notes)
FAQs
It gives a technical therapeutic directive: the previously taught procedure is to be applied to specific anatomical zones—above/below the navel and in the anus–pelvic (guda–śroṇi) region—indicating region-specific medical application.
By prescribing practical, anatomy-referenced instructions, it shows the Agni Purana’s inclusion of applied medical/therapeutic knowledge (Ayurveda-style guidance) alongside its religious and mythic material, reinforcing its encyclopedic scope.
In the Purāṇic frame, preserving bodily health through correct discipline and treatment supports dharma and purity of conduct, enabling steadiness in worship, vows, and daily righteous duties.