Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 7
मृतसञ्जीवनीकरसिद्धयोगः (Mṛtasañjīvanī-kara Siddha-yogaḥ) — Perfected Formulations for Revivification and Disease-Conquest
देवदारुबलावासात्रिफलाव्योपपद्मकैः सविडङ्गैः सितातुल्यं तच्चुर्णं पञ्चकाशजित्
devadārubalāvāsātriphalāvyopapadmakaiḥ saviḍaṅgaiḥ sitātulyaṃ taccurṇaṃ pañcakāśajit
தேவதாரு, பலா, வாஸா, திரிபலா, வ்யோபபத்மகம், விடங்கம்—இவற்றின் பொடியை சம அளவு சர்க்கரையுடன் கலந்து—ஐந்து வகைக் காசம் (இருமல்) நீங்கச் செய்கிறது।
Lord Agni (narrating to Sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic discourse)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Prepare a sugar-balanced polyherbal powder for cough syndromes (fivefold classification), administered with suitable anupana (vehicle) like honey/ghee/warm water as appropriate.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Formula","entry_title":"Deodara–Balā–Vāsā–Triphala–(Vyo)papadmaka–Viḍaṅga Chūrṇa with Sugar for Pañca-kāsa","lookup_keywords":["panchakasa","churna","vasā","triphala","vidanga"],"quick_summary":"A specified chūrṇa mixed with equal sugar is stated to conquer five types of cough; a practical household-style formulation under vaidya guidance."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Yukti of combining warming, expectorant, digestive, and balancing agents with palatability (sugar) for compliance.
Application: Design formulations that address both symptom (cough) and supporting systems (agni/digestion), while improving acceptability for regular intake.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies / Rasayana & herbal formulations)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A mortar-and-pestle preparation of a fine herbal powder with sugar crystals; jars labeled devadāru, balā, vāsā, triphalā, papadmaka, viḍaṅga; a patient with cough seated nearby.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: stylized herbs and a large stone mortar; vaidya mixing chūrṇa with white sugar; patient covering mouth with cloth; muted greens and browns.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: richly ornamented medicine table with gold-highlighted containers; central bowl of pale chūrṇa; physician presenting it as a ‘pañca-kāsa-jit’ remedy; decorative borders.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: clear instructional depiction—ingredient lineup, grinding, sieving, mixing with equal sugar; soft pastel palette and fine detailing of leaves/fruits.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: apothecary workshop with assistants grinding; sugar being weighed on a balance; patient in shawl; intricate textiles and shelves of jars."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: देवदारुबलावासात्रिफलाव्योपपद्मकैः = देवदारु + बला + वासा + त्रिफला + उपपद्मकैः (instrumental plural list; final -ैः governs). सविडङ्गैः = स + विडङ्गैः (‘with viḍaṅga’). तच्चुर्णं = तत् + चूर्णम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana Ayurveda: kāsa/jvara formulations in the 284 cluster; Agni Purana mentions of Triphalā and Viḍaṅga in other dravya lists
FAQs
It teaches an Ayurvedic cūrṇa (medicinal powder) recipe—specific herbs plus equal sugar—indicated for conquering pañca-kāsa (five cough-types).
Alongside theology and rites, the Agni Purana preserves practical healthcare knowledge—here, a pharmacological formulation for respiratory disease—showing its wide-ranging, handbook-like scope.
By supporting health and reducing suffering through dhārmic, text-sanctioned remedies, it aligns with the Purāṇic ideal of loka-hita (welfare of beings), enabling steadier performance of duties and worship.