Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 21
Chapter 301 — सूर्यार्चनं
Sūryārcana) / Sun-worship (closing colophon only
स्रवमाणे स्त्रिया गर्भे दातव्यास्तण्डुलाम्भसा लाजा यष्टिसिताद्राक्षाक्षौद्रसर्पींषि वा लिहेत्
sravamāṇe striyā garbhe dātavyāstaṇḍulāmbhasā lājā yaṣṭisitādrākṣākṣaudrasarpīṃṣi vā lihet
Kapag may pag-agos (pagdurugo/pagtagas) sa pagbubuntis ng babae, dapat siyang bigyan ng lājā (binusang butil) na may tubig-bigás. O maaari niyang dilaan ang paghahandang may licorice, asukal, pasas, pulot, at ghee.
Lord Agni (teaching the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Dharmashastra","practical_application":"Management of pregnancy bleeding/discharge (garbha-srāva) using rice-water with parched grain and a lickable nutritive-hemostatic mixture (yastimadhu, sugar, raisins, honey, ghee).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Garbha-srāva chikitsā: lājā with taṇḍulāmbhas; lehya of yastī-sitā-drākṣā-kṣaudra-sarpis","lookup_keywords":["garbha-srava","pregnancy-bleeding","laja","tandulambhas","yastimadhu"],"quick_summary":"For discharge/bleeding in pregnancy, administer parched grain with rice-water; alternatively give a lickable mix of licorice, sugar, raisins, honey, and ghee—aimed at stabilizing and nourishing."}
Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Garbha-rakṣā (protection of the fetus) is a duty supported by pathya, gentle remedies, and timely intervention.
Application: Prioritize fetal-maternal safety; use mild, nourishing measures and seek expert care when danger signs appear.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Stri-roga & Prasuti-tantra / Obstetrics and gynecology)
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A pregnant woman rests while an attendant offers rice-water with parched grain; a physician prepares a small lehya paste of licorice, sugar, raisins, honey, and ghee in a bowl, conveying gentle hemostatic care.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, compassionate domestic scene: reclining pregnant woman, attendant with a brass cup of taṇḍulāmbhas and a plate of lājā, vaidya mixing lehya in a bronze bowl, subdued earthy tones and protective mood.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, mother-to-be seated with supportive attendants, gold-highlighted bowls of honey and ghee, raisins and licorice shown symbolically, ornate yet tender composition emphasizing auspicious protection.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, instructional split-scene: (1) preparation of taṇḍulāmbhas and lājā, (2) preparation of lehya with measured ingredients, (3) administration as ‘lihet’ (lickable), clear labels and gentle palette.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, intimate medical consultation in a chamber, realistic depiction of rice-water, parched grain, and a honey-ghee paste, delicate facial expressions conveying concern and care, fine textile detail."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: dātavyāstaṇḍulāmbhasā → dātavyāḥ taṇḍula-ambhasā; yaṣṭisitādrākṣākṣaudrasarpīṃṣi resolved as dvandva list; striyā taken as षष्ठी by context (‘of a woman’).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 301 (strī-roga/prasūti-tantra remedies around garbha-dhāraṇa and complications)
FAQs
Ayurvedic obstetric management: a dietary and linctus-type remedy (rice-water with lājā, or a lickable mix of licorice, sugar, raisins, honey, and ghee) for discharge/bleeding during pregnancy.
It shows the text functioning as a practical handbook beyond theology—preserving clinical-style Ayurvedic guidance on women’s health and pregnancy complications alongside other disciplines covered in the Agni Purana.
By protecting pregnancy and supporting maternal well-being through dharmically approved care, the instruction aligns with the Purāṇic ideal of sustaining life (rakṣaṇa) and fulfilling household duty (gṛhastha-dharma) with compassion and right conduct.