Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 3
Bala-graha-hara Bāla-tantram (बालग्रहहर बालतन्त्रम्) — Pediatric protection and graha-affliction management
सत्स्यमांससुराभक्ष्यगन्धस्रग्धूपदीपकैः लिम्पेच्च धातकीलोध्रमञ्जिष्ठातालचन्दनैः
satsyamāṃsasurābhakṣyagandhasragdhūpadīpakaiḥ limpecca dhātakīlodhramañjiṣṭhātālacandanaiḥ
พึงชโลมด้วยกลิ่นหอมที่ประกอบด้วยปลา เนื้อ สุรา และของหอมที่กินได้ พร้อมทั้งพวงมาลัย ธูป และประทีป; และพึงทาด้วยเลปจากธาตกี โลธระ มัญชิษฐา ตาละ และจันทน์ด้วย
Lord Agni (in discourse to sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the usual Agni Purāṇa narration frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Preparation and application of aromatic pastes/unguents and ritual scenting using botanicals and scented substances for protection, appeasement, or therapeutic anointment.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Gandha-kalpa lepa: dhātakī-lodhra-mañjiṣṭhā-tāla-candana with dhūpa-dīpa","lookup_keywords":["gandha-kalpa","lepa anointment","dhātakī","lodhra mañjiṣṭhā","candana"],"quick_summary":"Describes an aromatic regimen using garlands, incense, lamps, and a botanical paste (dhātakī, lodhra, mañjiṣṭhā, tāla, sandalwood) for anointing—useful in protective/soothing contexts."}
Concept: Gandha (scent) and dīpa/dhūpa as environmental shaping tools for mind-body calming and protective ambience.
Application: Create a controlled sensory environment (aroma, light) alongside topical applications to support wellbeing and ritual protection.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda / Gandha-Kalpa (Perfumery, unguents, aromatic applications)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Preparation of fragrant paste from herbs and sandalwood; garlands, incense smoke, and oil lamps surround an anointed person/object in a protective ritual setting.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, attendants grinding herbs on stone slab, sandalwood paste bowl, garlands hanging, thick incense curls, brass lamps glowing, flat iconic composition with rich greens and ochres","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore, ornate lamp and incense stand with gold foil, figure being anointed with herbal paste, garlands and floral borders, jewel-toned background","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, step-by-step depiction of ingredients (dhātakī, lodhra, mañjiṣṭhā, tāla, candana) arranged neatly, artisan preparing lepa, clean lines and soft shading","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, perfumery atelier with mortar and pestle, bowls of powdered botanicals, incense burner, attendants applying paste, intricate textile patterns and botanical realism"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"contemplative"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: Source reading 'satsyamāṃsa...' appears corrupt; expected compound like 'sat + sya + māṃsa...' is unclear. limpecca = limpet + ca. dhātakīlodhramañjiṣṭhātālacandanaiḥ = dhātakī + lodhra + mañjiṣṭhā + tāla + candanaiḥ (compound-instrument).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 298 (bāla-tantra context where gandha/dhūpa are often used as rakṣā)
FAQs
It gives a practical Gandha-Kalpa/Ayurvedic instruction for preparing and applying aromatic unguents (lepa) using specific botanicals (dhātakī, lodhra, mañjiṣṭhā, tāla, candana) and associated fragrance media (garlands, incense, lamps).
Beyond theology, it preserves applied knowledge of cosmetics/perfumery and material culture—listing ingredients, fragrance supports, and application method—showing the Purāṇa’s coverage of practical arts alongside ritual life.
In Purāṇic practice, fragrant anointing with incense and lamps commonly functions as purification and auspicious adornment, supporting sattvic atmosphere in worship and enhancing merit through orderly, pleasing ritual observance.