Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 44
अश्ववाहनसारः
Aśvavāhana-sāra) — Essentials of Horses as Mounts (and Horse-Treatment
वटयित्वासने गाटं मन्दमादाय यो ब्रजेत् ग्राह्यते संग्रहाद्यत्र तत्संग्रहणमुच्यते
vaṭayitvāsane gāṭaṃ mandamādāya yo brajet grāhyate saṃgrahādyatra tatsaṃgrahaṇamucyate
आसने गाटं वटयित्वा मन्दमादाय यो ब्रजेत्, यत्र संग्रहाद् अङ्गं गृह्यते तत् ‘संग्रहणम्’ इति उच्यते।
Lord Agni (traditional Agni Purana narration to Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Therapeutic fixation/binding (saṃgrahaṇa): preparing a rolled pad and securing a body part with firm yet gentle hold to stabilize tissues/joints after injury or during treatment.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Saṃgrahaṇa—therapeutic fixation by rolled pad and gentle firm hold","lookup_keywords":["saṃgrahaṇa","bandhana","grahaṇa","rolled pad (vaṭayitvā)","śalya/tantra fixation"],"quick_summary":"A rolled pad placed at the base/seat and held with a firm but gentle grasp to secure the part is termed saṃgrahaṇa—an Ayurvedic method of fixation and stabilization."}
Concept: Healing requires balanced pressure—firm enough to stabilize, gentle enough to preserve vitality.
Application: In bandaging/splinting, prioritize stability plus comfort; padding and measured grip prevent secondary harm.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Shalya/Tantra—Bandhana & Grahaṇa: surgical/therapeutic binding and fixation methods)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A healer rolls a cloth into a pad, places it at the base, and secures an injured limb/joint with a firm yet gentle stabilizing hold—demonstrating saṃgrahaṇa fixation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, vaidya/healer seated, rolling cloth pad, patient’s limb supported, simple clinic setting with oil lamp, earthy palette, clear hand gestures showing gentle firmness","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, healer and patient with gold-highlighted vessels and textiles, rolled pad prominently shown, bandaging scene with ornate border, warm reds and gold","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional medical scene: stepwise depiction of rolling pad and applying fixation, fine lines, soft colors, emphasis on technique and placement","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, court physician treating an injury, detailed cloth textures, pad placement and binding visible, indoor chamber with patterned carpets and instruments"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: vaṭayitvā + āsane → vaṭayitvāsane; mandam + ādāya → mandamādāya; saṃgrahāt + yatra → saṃgrahādyatra (t → d before y); tat + saṃgrahaṇam → tatsaṃgrahaṇam; saṃgrahaṇam + ucyate → saṃgrahaṇamucyate
Related Themes: Agni Purana Ayurveda/Śalya sections on bandhana, grahaṇa, and supportive measures (near 287.xx)
FAQs
It defines the technical Ayurvedic procedure saṃgrahaṇa—securing/immobilizing a part by rolling/packing and applying a firm yet gentle hold (a fixation/binding method).
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana preserves practical medical terminology and procedural definitions (here, clinical fixation/bandaging), showing its scope as a compendium of applied sciences.
By promoting careful, non-harmful treatment (firm yet gentle handling), it aligns with dharma-based caregiving—reducing injury, supporting healing, and embodying compassionate, merit-generating conduct.