Shloka 64

Netra–Nāsa–Mukha Cikitsā, Vraṇa/Bhasma Prayoga, Jvara–Vāta Remedies, and Protective/Uccāṭana Procedures

Devanagari script

शरपुङ्खा लज्जालुका पाठा चैषां तु मूलकम् / जलपिष्टं तस्य लेपाच्छस्त्रघातः प्रशाम्यति

Transliteration

śarapuṅkhā lajjālukā pāṭhā caiṣāṃ tu mūlakam / jalapiṣṭaṃ tasya lepācchastraghātaḥ praśāmyati

Translation

شَرپُنکھا، لَجّالُکا اور پاتھا—ان کی جڑوں کو پانی میں پیس کر لیپ کرنے سے ہتھیار کے زخموں کا اثر اور تکلیف فرو ہو جاتی ہے۔

Word by Word

• शरपुङ्खा: Śarapuṅkhā (a herb)
• शरपुङ्खा: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शरपुङ्खा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; औषधिनाम

• लज्जालुका: Lajjālukā (sensitive plant)
• लज्जालुका: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: लज्जालुका (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; औषधिनाम

• पाठा: Pāṭhā (a herb)
• पाठा: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पाठा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; औषधिनाम

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय

• एषाम्: of these
• एषाम्: Sambandha (Genitive/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: एतद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी, बहुवचन; सम्बन्ध

• तु: but/indeed
• तु: Sambandha (Discourse/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: विरोध/विशेषार्थक अव्यय (particle)

• मूलकम्: the root
• मूलकम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मूलक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; औषधिद्रव्य (root)

• जलपिष्टम्: ground with water
• जलपिष्टम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: जल (प्रातिपदिक) + पिष्ट (कृदन्त, क्त)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समासः (जलेन पिष्टम्); क्त-प्रत्ययान्त; नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; मूलकम् इति विशेषणम्

• तस्य: of that (root)
• तस्य: Sambandha (Genitive/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी, एकवचन; सम्बन्ध

• लेपात्: from the application (as a paste)
• लेपात्: Apadana (Source/Cause/अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: लेप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी (5th/पञ्चमी), एकवचन; अपादान (cause/source)

• शस्त्रघातः: weapon-wound
• शस्त्रघातः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शस्त्र (प्रातिपदिक) + घात (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समासः; पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• प्रशाम्यति: subsides/is pacified
• प्रशाम्यति: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: प्र + शम् (धातु)
• Form: लट् (present), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; परस्मैपदम्

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra, in an Ayurvedic/remedial context within the Purana)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Right preparation and correct application (lepa) are essential for effective healing.

Vedantic Theme: Yukti (skillful means) and niyama (method) as supports for well-being.

Application: Grind roots of śarapuṅkhā, lajjālukā, and pāṭhā with water; apply as paste to reduce weapon-wound effects.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.177 (lepa/kalka preparations for wounds)

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu
• Garuda

FAQs

What is the importance of herbal remedies in the Garuda Purana?

This verse shows the Purana’s practical dimension: alongside spiritual teaching, it preserves traditional healing knowledge—here, a simple water-ground root paste used to soothe weapon-inflicted wounds.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

It does not directly describe the soul’s journey; instead, it addresses bodily protection and recovery, reflecting the text’s broader aim of supporting righteous life (dharma) through health and practical care.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat it as a historical herbal reference: do not self-medicate for serious injuries—seek medical care; if researching Ayurveda, consult qualified practitioners and reliable botanical identification before any use.