Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 25
Chapter 280 — रसादिलक्षणम् / सर्वरोगहराण्यौषधानि
Characteristics of Taste and Related Factors; Medicines that Remove All Diseases
ससिन्धुत्रिफलाञ्चाद्यात्सुराज्ञि अभिवर्णदां जाङ्गलञ्च रसं सिन्धुयुक्तं दधि पयः कणां
sasindhutriphalāñcādyātsurājñi abhivarṇadāṃ jāṅgalañca rasaṃ sindhuyuktaṃ dadhi payaḥ kaṇāṃ
सैन्धवत्रिफलायुक्तं सुराज्ञि अभिवर्णदं दद्यात्। जाङ्गलरसं सैन्धवयुक्तं दधि-पयः-कणासहितं च॥
Lord Agni (instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha; medical instruction relayed in puranic dialogue style)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Prepare and administer a complexion-enhancing and nourishing formulation using triphala, rock-salt, and animal/ dairy-based nutritives as indicated.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Triphala–Saindhava preparation for Varna (complexion) with Jangala-rasa adjuncts","lookup_keywords":["triphala","saindhava","varna","jangala-rasa","dadhi-payah"],"quick_summary":"A formulation combining Triphalā with rock-salt is indicated for improving complexion; additionally, lean game-meat extract with rock-salt, curd, milk, and grains is described as a nourishing adjunct."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Health and appearance (varna) are outcomes of correct dravya-yoga and proper nourishment.
Application: Select substances by effect (guna/karma) and administer in digestible combinations suited to strength and agni.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies and rasayana/dravya-yoga instructions)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"An apothecary-like preparation: Triphala fruits and rock-salt being ground; a pot of clear meat-extract simmering; bowls of curd, milk, and grains arranged for administration.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, herbal preparation scene with stylized Triphala (amalaki, haritaki, bibhitaki) and crystalline rock-salt, bronze pot simmering, flat perspective, rich ochres and greens","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, still-life of Ayurvedic ingredients with gold detailing on vessels, Triphala fruits prominent, conch-like salt crystals, ornate kitchen shrine ambiance","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional composition with labeled ingredients, mortar-and-pestle, decoction pot, neat arrangement of dairy and grains, fine linework","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, physician preparing compound in a court dispensary, detailed jars and textiles, careful depiction of fruits, salt, and simmering broth"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ससिन्धुत्रिफलाञ्चाद्यात् → स-सिन्धु-त्रिफलाम् च आद्यात्; जाङ्गलञ्च → जाङ्गलम् च; (पाठभेद सम्भव: ‘कणां’ अर्थ/रूपे अनिश्चितता—द्वितीया एकवचन रूपे ग्रहणम्).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 280 (dravya-yoga/rasayana-style remedies in Ahara-vidhi context)
FAQs
Ayurvedic dravya-yoga: a complexion-enhancing regimen using Triphalā with saindhava (rock-salt), and a nourishing dietary combination including jāṅgala-rasa (lean meat broth), curd, milk, and grains.
It shows the Agni Purana functioning as a compendium beyond mythology—preserving practical Ayurvedic dietetics and formulations (rasas, salts, dairy, herbal compounds) within a puranic framework.
By prescribing sāttvika, regulated nourishment and restorative herbs, the text frames bodily well-being and clarity of complexion as supportive of purity, discipline, and fitness for dharmic living and worship.