Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 23
मृतसञ्जीवनीकरसिद्धयोगः (Mṛtasañjīvanī-kara Siddha-yogaḥ) — Perfected Formulations for Revivification and Disease-Conquest
घृतप्रस्थम्पचेत्तेन त्रिफलागर्भसंयुतं पञ्चतिक्तमिति ख्यातं सर्पिः कुष्ठविनाशनं
ghṛtaprasthampacettena triphalāgarbhasaṃyutaṃ pañcatiktamiti khyātaṃ sarpiḥ kuṣṭhavināśanaṃ
اسی جوشاندے کے ساتھ تریفلاگربھ (تریفلا یُکت) کر کے ایک پرستھ گھی پکایا جائے؛ یہ سرپی ‘پنچتکت’ کے نام سے مشہور ہے اور کُشٹھ کو مٹا دیتا ہے۔
Lord Agni (instructing Sage Vasiṣṭha in encyclopedic teachings)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":null,"practical_application":"Ghṛta-kalpanā: cooking a prastha of ghee with a Triphalā-containing decoction to produce Pañcatikta-ghṛta for kuṣṭha therapy.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Definition","entry_title":"Pañcatikta Ghṛta (Triphala-garbha) as Kuṣṭha-vināśana","lookup_keywords":["panchatikta","ghrita","triphala","prastha","kustha"],"quick_summary":"Cook one prastha of ghee with the prepared base containing Triphalā; the resulting medicated ghee is known as Pañcatikta-ghṛta and is famed for destroying kuṣṭha."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Naming and standardization of yogas (e.g., ‘Pañcatikta’) function as a knowledge-index for practice; ghṛta serves as a potent carrier for deep tissue action.
Application: Supports codified pharmacopeia: a named ghṛta can be taught, remembered, and reproduced across lineages.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Bheshaja/Chikitsa: medicated ghee preparations and skin-disease therapy)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Final stage of medicated ghee preparation: a prastha of ghee is cooked with the reduced decoction and Triphalā; the finished Pañcatikta-ghṛta is stored in a clean vessel for kuṣṭha treatment.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, large pot of ghee simmering with herbal decoction, Triphalā fruits nearby, finished ghṛta poured into a vessel, calm healing setting, stylized steam and flames","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, gleaming golden ghṛta pot with gold leaf accents, Triphalā arranged as offerings, inscription-like label ‘Pañcatikta’, rich colors and ornate border","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional sequence: reduced decoction + ghee cooking, signs of completion (clear separation, aroma implied), storage jar depiction, fine linework","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed kitchen-pharmacy: ghee being strained and poured, Triphalā and bitter herbs on trays, physician inspecting clarity, intricate textiles and utensils"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bageshri","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: घृतप्रस्थम्पचेत्तेन → घृत-प्रस्थम् पचेत् तेन; पञ्चतिक्तमिति → पञ्च-तिक्तम् इति.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 284.20-284.22 (ingredient list and kvātha procedure leading to this ghṛta)
FAQs
Ayurvedic pharmaceutics: preparing a medicated ghee (Pañcatikta-ghṛta) cooked with Triphalā for therapeutic use against kuṣṭha (chronic skin disorders).
It preserves practical clinical knowledge—dosage-measures (prastha), drug-group concepts (pañca-tikta), and specific indications (kuṣṭha)—showing the Purana’s coverage beyond theology into applied Ayurveda.
By framing healing knowledge within a Purāṇic teaching context, the verse treats bodily purification and relief from disease as supportive of dharma—enabling disciplined living, worship, and ethical conduct through restored health.