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

لودھر، کُنکُم (زعفران)، منجِشٹھا اور لوہک (لوہا) وغیرہ سے لَیہ (چٹنے والی دوا) تیار کی جائے۔ جو، چاول اور یَشٹی مَدھو کو شہد کے ساتھ ملا کر بھی دیا جائے۔

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.