Shloka 36

Netra–Nāsa–Mukha Cikitsā, Vraṇa/Bhasma Prayoga, Jvara–Vāta Remedies, and Protective/Uccāṭana Procedures

Devanagari script

लोध्रकुङ्कुममञ्जिष्ठालोहका लेयकानि च / यवतण्डुलमेतैश्च यष्टी मधुसमन्वितैः

Transliteration

lodhrakuṅkumamañjiṣṭhālohakā leyakāni ca / yavataṇḍulametaiśca yaṣṭī madhusamanvitaiḥ

Translation

ให้ปรุงเลหยะ (ยากินแบบเลีย) จากโลธระ (lodhra), กุงกุมะ/หญ้าฝรั่น (kuṅkuma), มัญชิษฐา (mañjiṣṭhā) และโลหกะ (เหล็ก) เป็นต้น และให้ใช้ข้าวบาร์เลย์ ข้าวสาร พร้อมยัษฏี (ชะเอม) คลุกน้ำผึ้งประกอบกันด้วย

Word by Word

• लोध्र: lodhra (Symplocos bark)
• लोध्र: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: लोध्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग/पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; औषधिनाम (सूची)

• कुङ्कुम: saffron
• कुङ्कुम: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कुङ्कुम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; औषधिनाम

• मञ्जिष्ठा: mañjiṣṭhā (madder)
• मञ्जिष्ठा: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मञ्जिष्ठा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; औषधिनाम

• लोहकाः: iron filings / lohaka substances
• लोहकाः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: लोहक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), बहुवचन; औषध/द्रव्यनाम

• लेयकानि: lickable preparations
• लेयकानि: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: लेयक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), बहुवचन; लेह्यद्रव्याणि (lickable preparations)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक निपात (conjunction)

• यवतण्डुलम्: barley and rice-grains
• यवतण्डुलम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यव (प्रातिपदिक) + तण्डुल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; इतरेतर-द्वन्द्वः (यवाश्च तण्डुलाश्च) समाहाररूपेण

• एतैः: with these
• एतैः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: एतद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक निपात (conjunction)

• यष्टी: yaṣṭī (licorice)
• यष्टी: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यष्टी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन; औषधिनाम (यष्टिमधु)

• मधुसमन्वितैः: combined with honey
• मधुसमन्वितैः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: मधु (प्रातिपदिक) + समन्वित (कृदन्त; √अन्वि/अन्व् धातु, क्त, उपसर्ग सम्)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन; विशेषणम् (मधुना समन्विताः)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Harmony and balance through proper combination (saṃyoga) and suitable vehicles (anupāna) reflects intelligent action.

Vedantic Theme: Yukti (skillful means) in worldly action; moderation and balance as supportive virtues.

Application: Prepare medicinal electuaries (lehyas) using lodhra, saffron, mañjiṣṭhā, lohaka (iron), barley, and rice; administer with yaṣṭī (licorice) mixed with honey.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.177.32-35 (preceding dental/oral remedies)

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu
• Garuda

FAQs

What is the importance of herbal linctuses (lehyas/leyakas) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse presents a specific classical-style combination of herbs and carriers (barley, rice, honey) indicating that the Garuda Purana also preserves practical guidance for bodily support and purification alongside dharma-oriented teachings.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana themes like ritual observance and purification?

By prescribing measured, sattvic carriers (grains and honey) and known astringent/blood-supportive herbs, the verse aligns health maintenance with disciplined living—often treated as supportive to vows, purity, and sustained religious practice.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat it as a textual reference to traditional herbal combinations; if one wishes to apply it, consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for safe preparation and appropriate dosage rather than self-medicating.