Shloka 7

Rasāyana for Longevity: Milk-Based Regimens, Triphalā, Palāśa, and Bhr̥ṅgarāja (Śrāvaṇa & Puṣya Observances)

Devanagari script

शतवर्षं दिव्यदेहं वलीपलितवर्जितम् / जग्धं त्रिफलया क्षौद्रं चक्षुष्मन्तं करोति वै

Transliteration

śatavarṣaṃ divyadehaṃ valīpalitavarjitam / jagdhaṃ triphalayā kṣaudraṃ cakṣuṣmantaṃ karoti vai

Translation

Kapag ininom kasama ng Triphalā at pulot, tunay na nagdudulot ito ng mahabang buhay na isang daang taon, ng maningning na katawan na tila makalangit, walang kulubot at uban, at may malinaw at malakas na paningin.

Word by Word

• शतवर्षम्: (for) a hundred years / hundred-year
• शतवर्षम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: शत + वर्ष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः (शतं वर्षाणि यस्य/शतवर्षपरिमाणम्)

• दिव्यदेहम्: having a divine body
• दिव्यदेहम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दिव्य + देह (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; कर्मधारयः (दिव्यः देहः)

• वलीपलितवर्जितम्: free from wrinkles and grey hair
• वलीपलितवर्जितम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वली + पलित + वर्जित (प्रातिपदिक; वर्ज्-धातु-निष्पन्न)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; क्त-कृदन्त; तत्पुरुषः (वलीपलितं वर्जितम्)

• जग्धम्: eaten/consumed
• जग्धम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: भक्ष् (धातु) → जग्ध (कृदन्त/भूतकर्मणि)
• Form: भूतकर्मणि कृदन्त (PPP; अनियमित-रूप), नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन

• त्रिफलया: with triphalā
• त्रिफलया: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: त्रिफला (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (Instrumental), एकवचन; द्वन्द्वसमासः (त्रीणि फलानि)

• क्षौद्रम्: honey
• क्षौद्रम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: क्षौद्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन

• चक्षुष्मन्तम्: endowed with eyesight
• चक्षुष्मन्तम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: चक्षुष्मन्त् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन

• करोति: makes
• करोति: Kriya (Predicate/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु)
• Form: लट् (Present), परस्मैपदम्, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

• वै: indeed
• वै: Sambandha (Emphasis/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: वै (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (Emphatic particle)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Rasāyana supports longevity and sensory clarity; caring for the body is aligned with sustaining righteous life.

Vedantic Theme: Balanced maintenance of the body-mind instrument (antaḥkaraṇa and indriyas) for higher pursuits.

Application: Use classical formulations responsibly (triphala with honey) as a supportive regimen; prioritize consistency and purity of ingredients.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.187 (rasāyana/auṣadha cluster: triphalā, ghee, oils, milk applications)

Characters & Entities

• Triphalā
• Honey (kṣaudra)

FAQs

What is the importance of Triphalā in the Garuda Purana?

This verse presents Triphalā (taken with honey) as a rasāyana-like regimen that supports longevity, bodily radiance, youthful appearance, and stronger eyesight.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

It does not directly describe the soul’s post-death journey; instead, it emphasizes maintaining the body’s strength and clarity—qualities that support dharmic living and disciplined practice.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

As a traditional guideline, it highlights disciplined, health-supporting intake (Triphalā with honey) for vitality and vision—ideally practiced with moderation and appropriate medical/Ayurvedic guidance.