Shloka 10
Visarpa Nidāna-Lakṣaṇa
Causes, Types, and Prognosis of Rapidly Spreading Eruptive Disorders
शान्ताङ्गारासितो नीलो रक्तो वासु च चीयते / अग्निदग्ध इव स्फोटैः शीघ्रगत्वाद्द्रुतं स च
śāntāṅgārāsito nīlo rakto vāsu ca cīyate / agnidagdha iva sphoṭaiḥ śīghragatvāddrutaṃ sa ca
शान्ताङ्गारसदृशो नीलोऽथ रक्तवर्णश्च देहे प्रसारं याति। अग्निदग्ध इव स्फोटाः प्रादुर्भवन्ति, शीघ्रगत्वात् स रोगो द्रुतं तीव्रो भवति॥
Lord Vishnu (in discourse to Garuda/Vinatā-putra)
Concept: Accurate observation of disease signs (varna-parivartana, sphoṭa, śīghragati) to recognize severity.
Vedantic Theme: Deha-anityatā (the body’s fragility) as a prompt for discernment.
Application: Treat as urgent; note rapid spread and burn-like blisters as danger signs requiring immediate care and cooling/anti-inflammatory measures per vaidya guidance.
Primary Rasa: bibhatsa
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.163 (Ayurvedic nidāna-lakṣaṇa context for vīsarpa)
FAQs
These verses preserve traditional diagnostic markers—color change, blistering, and rapid spread—used to recognize a dangerous condition early.
It does not describe the soul’s journey here; instead, it teaches dharmic attentiveness to bodily suffering and timely response to severe illness.
Treat rapidly spreading, blistering eruptions as urgent—seek prompt medical care and avoid neglecting early warning signs.