Agni Purana — Veda-vidhana & Vamsha, Shloka 17
Māheśvara-snāna: Lakṣa/Koṭi-homa, Protective Baths, Unguents, and Graha-Śānti
घृतमिशुरसं तैलं क्षौद्रञ्च त्रिरसं श्रिये यवकामायेत्येकोर्कमिति क , छ च अनुलेपस्त्रिशुक्रस्तु कर्पूरोशीरचन्दनैः
ghṛtamiśurasaṃ tailaṃ kṣaudrañca trirasaṃ śriye yavakāmāyetyekorkamiti ka , cha ca anulepastriśukrastu karpūrośīracandanaiḥ
Dầu được hòa với bơ sữa, lại thêm mật ong, tạo thành hỗn hợp “tri-rasa” (ba tinh vị), dùng để cầu śrī—phúc lộc và thịnh vượng. Thuốc xoa hương (anulepa) gọi là Triśukra được chế từ long não, cỏ hương bài (vetiver) và gỗ đàn hương.
Lord Agni (instructing sage Vasiṣṭha, standard Agni Purāṇa dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Stotra","practical_application":"Preparation of perfumed unguents (anulepa) for auspiciousness/prosperity and cooling fragrance; practical perfumery and topical application.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Formula","entry_title":"Trirasa and Triśukra Anulepa (perfumed unguents)","lookup_keywords":["anulepa","trirasa","trishukra","karpura usheera chandana"],"quick_summary":"Gives two topical fragrance formulas: a ‘three-essence’ unction (ghee/oil/honey) for śrī (prosperity) and Triśukra made from camphor, vetiver, and sandalwood."}
Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Auspicious conduct includes bodily purity and pleasant gandha; external regimen supports inner sattva and social-ritual fitness.
Application: Use fragrance as part of daily dinacaryā/ritual readiness, selecting cooling dravyas in hot seasons.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Gandha–Dravya/Anulepa: perfumed unguents and auspicious applications)
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: Mountain
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A perfumery preparation scene: grinding sandalwood, vetiver, and camphor on a stone slab; mixing with a base; applying a thin fragrant paste as anulepa.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, stylized grinding stone and paste; attendants with palm-leaf fans; cool-toned candana paste; emphasis on fragrance ritual purity; flat background with floral motifs.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, gold accents on perfume boxes; central figure anointed with pale sandal paste; ornate containers of camphor and vetiver; rich decorative frame.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, close-up instructional depiction of triśukra ingredients being measured and ground; fine lines, soft colors; labeled containers.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed perfumer’s workshop; stone mortar, camphor crystals, vetiver roots, sandalwood; courtly figure receiving anulepa; intricate textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Shuddha Saveri","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: क्षौद्रञ्च = क्षौद्रम् + च; यवकामायेत्य = यवकामाय + इति; अनुलेपस्त्रिशुक्रस्तु = अनुलेपः + त्रिशुक्रः + तु; कर्पूरोशीरचन्दनैः = कर्पूर + उशीर + चन्दनैः. Verse contains apparent textual markers 'क, छ' and uncertain reading 'एकोर्कम्'.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 266 (Gandha-dravya/Anulepa section)
FAQs
It teaches an anulepa-yoga: (1) a three-ingredient base (oil + ghee + honey) used as an auspicious smear for śrī (prosperity), and (2) a named fragrant unguent, Triśukra, compounded from camphor, vetiver, and sandalwood.
Beyond theology, it preserves practical formulations—cosmetic/ritual pharmaceutics—showing the text’s coverage of applied Ayurveda (gandha-dravya, lepa/anulepa) alongside ritual aims like prosperity.
Applying such auspicious, sattvic fragrances and unguents is presented as a śrī-kara (fortune-inviting) practice—supporting purity, pleasantness, and ritual merit associated with prosperity-oriented observances.