Shloka 7
Pāṇḍu-Śotha Nidāna: Doṣa-wise Signs, Complications, and Prognosis
हीनतृट् शिशिरद्वेषी शीर्णलोभो हतानलः / मन्दशक्तिर्ज्वरी श्वासी कर्णशूली तथा भ्रमी
hīnatṛṭ śiśiradveṣī śīrṇalobho hatānalaḥ / mandaśaktirjvarī śvāsī karṇaśūlī tathā bhramī
हीनतृष्णः शिशिरद्वेषी, शीर्णलोभः हतानलः। मन्दशक्तिर्ज्वरी श्वासी, कर्णशूली तथा भ्रमी भवति॥
Lord Viṣṇu (in dialogue teaching Garuḍa/Vainateya)
Dosha: Vata
Concept: Guarding agni (digestive/metabolic fire) as the basis of strength and clarity; imbalance leads to cascading dysfunction.
Vedantic Theme: Prakriti’s guṇas and bodily fires are mutable; cultivate steadiness and discipline rather than identification with fluctuating states.
Application: Support digestion, hydration and respiration; address fever/breathlessness promptly; adopt measured diet, rest, and appropriate therapies to prevent complications.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.162 (agnimandya and systemic symptom clusters: jvara, śvāsa, bhrama)
FAQs
They are listed as recognizable warning signs (pūrvarūpa) of an approaching disorder—especially involving weakened agni (digestion) and disturbed doṣas—so one can take timely corrective measures.
Indirectly: by emphasizing bodily decline and imbalance, it frames the Garuda Purana’s broader teaching that human life is fragile and should be used for dharma and preparation for the afterlife.
Treat persistent loss of appetite, breathlessness, fever, ear pain, and dizziness as early warning signs—seek care, correct diet and routine, and avoid neglecting health until it becomes severe.