Shloka 69

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

Devanagari script

अन्नस्विन्नहरिद्रा च श्वेतसर्षपमूलकम् / बीजानि मातुलुङ्गस्य एषामुद्वर्तनं समम् / सप्तरात्रप्रयोगेण शुभदेहकरं भवेत्

Transliteration

annasvinnaharidrā ca śvetasarṣapamūlakam / bījāni mātuluṅgasya eṣāmudvartanaṃ samam / saptarātraprayogeṇa śubhadehakaraṃ bhavet

Translation

پکے ہوئے اناج میں بھاپ سے تیار کی ہوئی ہلدی، سفید سرسوں کی جڑ اور ماتولُنگ (سِٹرون) کے بیج—ان کو برابر ملا کر بدن پر اُدوَرتن (اُبٹن) کی طرح سات راتیں لگانے سے مبارک، صحت مند اور خوش نما جسم بنتا ہے۔

Word by Word

• अन्नस्विन्नहरिद्रा: rice-steamed turmeric
• अन्नस्विन्नहरिद्रा: Karta (Subject/ingredient)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अन्न (प्रातिपदिक) + स्विन्न (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक, √स्विद्) + हरिद्रा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; ‘अन्नेन स्विन्ना हरिद्रा’ (turmeric steamed with rice/food)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• श्वेतसर्षपमूलकम्: white-mustard root
• श्वेतसर्षपमूलकम्: Karta (Subject/ingredient)
• Type: Noun
• Root: श्वेत (प्रातिपदिक) + सर्षप (प्रातिपदिक) + मूलक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; ‘श्वेतसर्षपस्य मूलकम्’ (white mustard root/radish-like)

• बीजानि: seeds
• बीजानि: Karta (Subject/ingredient)
• Type: Noun
• Root: बीज (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• मातुलुङ्गस्य: of citron (mātuluṅga)
• मातुलुङ्गस्य: Sambandha (Genitive relation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मातुलुङ्ग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

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

• उद्वर्तनम्: rubbing/powder-massage
• उद्वर्तनम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: उद्वर्तन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• समम्: in equal proportion
• समम्: Karta (Subject complement)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; ‘equal/proportionate’

• सप्तरात्रप्रयोगेण: by a seven-night regimen
• सप्तरात्रप्रयोगेण: Karana (Instrument/means)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सप्त (प्रातिपदिक) + रात्र (प्रातिपदिक) + प्रयोग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण), एकवचन; ‘सप्तरात्रस्य प्रयोगः’ (application for seven nights)

• शुभदेहकरम्: making the body auspicious/healthy
• शुभदेहकरम्: Karta (Subject complement)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: शुभ (प्रातिपदिक) + देह (प्रातिपदिक) + कर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; ‘शुभं देहं करोति’

• भवेत्: would become
• भवेत्: Kriya (Predicate/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: भू (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (optative), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Kapha

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Regular purification and care of the body as part of auspicious living (shubha-deha).

Vedantic Theme: Sattva-supporting cleanliness (shauca) aids steadiness of mind.

Application: Prepare equal parts: rice-steamed turmeric, white mustard root, citron seeds; use as udvartana for seven nights for improved complexion/health (traditional claim).

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shringara

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.177 (cosmetic/health regimen subsections)

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu
• Garuda

FAQs

What is the importance of udvartana in the Garuda Purana?

In this verse, udvartana (powder rubbing) is presented as a practical purification and well-being practice that promotes an auspicious, healthy body when done with the specified ingredients and regimen.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

This specific verse does not describe the soul’s post-death journey; it focuses on a bodily purification regimen, reflecting the text’s broader concern with purity, discipline, and preparatory practices.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

It can be taken as a traditional self-care/purification guideline: use a balanced herbal powder rub and follow a consistent short regimen (seven nights), while adapting safely to one’s skin and health needs.