Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 35
Adhyaya 223 — Rājadharmāḥ
Royal Duties: Inner Palace Governance, Trivarga Protection, Courtly Conduct, and Aromatic/Hygienic Sciences
कर्पूरं कुङ्कुमं कान्ता मृगदर्पं हरेणुकं कक्कोलैलालवङ्गञ्च जातौ कोशकमेव च
karpūraṃ kuṅkumaṃ kāntā mṛgadarpaṃ hareṇukaṃ kakkolailālavaṅgañca jātau kośakameva ca
कर्पूरं कुङ्कुमं कान्ता मृगदर्पं हरेणुकम्। कक्कोलैलालवङ्गं च जातौ कोशकमेव च॥
Lord Agni (narrating to sage Vasiṣṭha, in the standard Agni Purana discourse frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Reference list of key aromatic substances for perfumery, mouth-perfumes, unguents, and scented oils; serves as a materials index for formulations.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Sugandhi-varga: Karpūra–Kuṅkuma–Kāntā–Mṛgadarpā–Hareṇukā–Kakkola–Elā–Lavaṅga–Jātī–Kośaka","lookup_keywords":["sugandhi-varga","karpūra","kuṅkuma","mṛgadarpā","hareṇukā","kakkola"],"quick_summary":"Enumerates principal aromatics (camphor, saffron, musk, hareṇukā, and others) as a canonical materials set for fragrance preparations."}
Concept: Saṅgraha (systematic listing) as a knowledge tool: naming substances enables formulation, trade, and standardization.
Application: Build a formulary inventory; map each aromatic to function (top note/fixative/ritual purity) and procurement quality checks.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Gandha-dravya / Sugandhi-varga: aromatic substances and perfumery materials)
Primary Rasa: Adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: Shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A curated display of luxury aromatics—camphor crystals, saffron threads, musk pod, spice pods and barks—arranged as an encyclopedic list of sugandhi materials.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, symmetrical arrangement of aromatic items with stylized textures, deep saturated palette, decorative borders reminiscent of temple panels.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, opulent still-life with gold leaf on containers, saffron and camphor highlighted, royal/temple offering aesthetic.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, labeled materia-medica chart-like composition, each aromatic drawn clearly for identification, soft colors and fine outlines.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, luxurious perfume-spice cabinet scene, attendants presenting aromatics, meticulous detail of saffron, musk, camphor, and spice pods, ornate margins."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"focused","suggested_raga":"Shankarabharanam","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: kakkolailālavaṅgañca = kakkola-elā-lavaṅgam + ca.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 223 (Sugandhi-varga)
FAQs
It catalogs gandha-dravyas—standard aromatic materials (camphor, saffron, musk, spices, etc.) used in Ayurvedic formulations and in ritual/perfumery applications.
By preserving a compact materia-medica style inventory of aromatics, it shows the text functioning as a reference manual spanning practical sciences (Ayurveda/perfumery) alongside theology and ritual.
Aromatics are traditionally used for śauca (purification) and pūjā-upacāra (offerings); employing such substances supports ritual purity, devotional atmosphere, and merit through proper worship conduct.