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
ผงจากเทวดารุ, พลา, วาสา, ตริผลา, วฺโยปปทฺมกะ และ วิฑังคะ—คลุกน้ำตาลในปริมาณเท่ากัน—พิชิตอาการไอทั้งห้าประการ
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.