Shloka 14
Oṣadhi-nāma-nirdeśa: Paryāya (Synonyms) of Herbs, Minerals, and Classical Measures
त्रायन्ती त्रायमाणा स्यादुत्साया सुवहा स्मृता / चित्रकः स्याच्छिखी वह्निरग्निसंज्ञाभिरुच्यते
trāyantī trāyamāṇā syādutsāyā suvahā smṛtā / citrakaḥ syācchikhī vahniragnisaṃjñābhirucyate
‘ตรายันตี’ และ ‘ตรายมาณา’ เป็นนามที่หมายถึง “ผู้คุ้มครอง” ‘อุตสายา’ และ ‘สุวหา’ ก็เป็นนามที่จดจำกันไว้ ‘จิตรกะ’, ‘ศิขี’, และ ‘วหฺนิ’—ล้วนเป็นนามเรียก ‘อัคนิ’ (ไฟ)
Lord Vishnu (teaching Garuda/Vinata-putra in the Garuda Purana dialogue frame)
Dosha: Kapha
Concept: Many names can point to one essence; protective and fiery epithets indicate functional aspects (rakṣaṇa, dāhana/pācana).
Vedantic Theme: Nāma-rūpa plurality over one underlying tattva; functional attributes as upādhis.
Application: Recognize that trāyantī/trāyamāṇā and utsāyā/suvahā are synonym sets; understand citraka’s association with ‘agni’ epithets, guiding its use as a strong digestive stimulant.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.204.12-16 (synonym catalog context)
FAQs
This verse preserves traditional epithets of Agni used in ritual and scriptural recitation, helping practitioners invoke the fire principle with correct Sanskrit vocabulary.
Agni is central to offerings; knowing Agni’s appellations (like Vahni, Śikhī) supports accurate mantra usage in rites where oblations are conveyed through fire.
When reading or chanting, recognize these as synonyms of Agni and use them to understand ritual passages—especially where fire is described as the carrier of offerings.