Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 48
अध्याय २७८: सिद्धौषधानि
Siddha Medicines / Perfected Remedies
गिरिमृच्चन्दनैर् लेपो वहिर्नेत्रस्य शस्यते नेत्रामयविघातार्थं त्रिफलां शीलयेत् सदा
girimṛccandanair lepo vahirnetrasya śasyate netrāmayavighātārthaṃ triphalāṃ śīlayet sadā
கண் நோய்களைத் தடுப்பதற்காக கண் வெளிப்புறத்தில் மலைமண் மற்றும் சந்தன லேபம் செய்வது சிறந்தது; மேலும் நேத்ர நோய்களைத் தடுக்க திரிபலாவை எப்போதும் பயன்படுத்த/உட்கொள்ள வேண்டும்।
Lord Agni (in instruction to Sage Vasiṣṭha, in the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic discourse)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Preventive eye-care: external lepa of girimṛt and sandalwood for periocular application; regular Triphalā use as prophylaxis against eye ailments.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Netra-roga Prevention: Girimṛt–Candana Lepa and Daily Triphalā","lookup_keywords":["lepa","girimṛt","candana","triphala","netra-roga"],"quick_summary":"Apply a cooling external paste of mineral clay and sandalwood around the eye to prevent disorders; maintain regular Triphalā use for ongoing eye health."}
Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Nitya-sevana (regular regimen) as prevention—health maintained by daily practice, not only by cure.
Application: Encourages prophylactic routines (lepa + Triphalā) to preserve sensory organ function.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Netra-roga / Eye-care remedies)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A person applying a cool sandalwood-and-mineral-clay paste around the eyes; Triphalā fruits displayed as a daily supportive regimen.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, calm figure seated near a window, applying pale candana-girimṛt paste around eyes, triphala fruits (haritaki, bibhitaki, amalaki) stylized on a tray, soothing greens and creams.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, portrait-like composition with gold-leaf ornaments, small bowl of sandal paste, earthen clay, triphala fruits rendered richly, emphasis on auspicious health and radiance.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clean instructional scene: periocular lepa placement clearly shown (outside the eye), triphala fruits labeled, soft pastel palette and precise linework.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate domestic scene with detailed cosmetics/medicine bowls, sandal paste texture, triphala fruits naturalistically painted, delicate architectural background."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Shuddha Saveri","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गिरिमृच्चन्दनैर् = गिरिमृत्-चन्दनैः; वहिर्नेत्रस्य = बहिः + नेत्रस्य; नेत्रामयविघातार्थम् = नेत्र-आमय-विघात-अर्थम्।
Related Themes: Agni Purana 278.46-47 (netra formulations and āścyotana-related remedy)
FAQs
Ayurvedic netra-cikitsā: it prescribes an external lepa (paste) of girimṛt (mineral clay) and candana (sandalwood) for the area around the eye, and regular use of Triphalā as a preventive measure against eye diseases.
Alongside theology and ritual, the Agni Purana preserves practical medical guidance—here, preventive ophthalmic care—showing its wide scope as a compendium of applied sciences (Ayurveda) within a Purāṇic framework.
By promoting sāttvika, non-harmful self-care and bodily preservation (especially of the senses), the instruction aligns with dharma as disciplined maintenance of the body—supporting clarity for study, worship, and righteous conduct.