Shloka 2

Treatment of Nāḍī-vraṇa, Bhagandara, Upadaṃśa, Fractures, Kuṣṭha/Śvitra, Āmlapitta, ENT–Eye Disorders, and Bleeding Conditions

Devanagari script

गुग्गुलुत्रिफलाव्योपैः समांशैराज्ययोजितैः / नाडीदुष्टव्रणं शूलं भगन्दरमथो जयेत्

Transliteration

guggulutriphalāvyopaiḥ samāṃśairājyayojitaiḥ / nāḍīduṣṭavraṇaṃ śūlaṃ bhagandaramatho jayet

Translation

Lấy guggulu, triphalā và vyopa bằng phần nhau, hòa với bơ ghee, có thể chế ngự bệnh nāḍī (đường rò), loét nhiễm độc, đau nhức, và cả bhagandara (rò hậu môn).

Word by Word

• गुग्गुलु-त्रिफला-व्योपैः: with guggulu, triphalā, and vyopa (ingredients)
• गुग्गुलु-त्रिफला-व्योपैः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गुग्गुलु (प्रातिपदिक) + त्रिफला (प्रातिपदिक) + व्योप (प्रातिपदिक; द्रव्यविशेष)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/करण), बहुवचन; इतरेतर-द्वन्द्व (गुग्गुलुश्च त्रिफला च व्योपश्च)

• सम-अंशैः: in equal parts
• सम-अंशैः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सम (प्रातिपदिक) + अंश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/करण), बहुवचन; कर्मधारय (समाः अंशाः = equal parts)

• आज्य-योजितैः: mixed with ghee
• आज्य-योजितैः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: आज्य (प्रातिपदिक) + योजित (कृदन्त; युज् धातु)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/करण), बहुवचन; योजितैः = क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (PPP) from युज् (to join/mix)

• नाडी-दुष्ट-व्रणम्: a diseased sinus-wound
• नाडी-दुष्ट-व्रणम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: नाडी (प्रातिपदिक) + दुष्ट (कृदन्त; दुष् धातु) + व्रण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/कर्म), एकवचन; समासः (नाड्याः दुष्टः व्रणः)

• शूलम्: pain/colic
• शूलम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शूल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/कर्म), एकवचन

• भगन्दरम्: fistula-in-ano (bhagandara)
• भगन्दरम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भगन्दर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/कर्म), एकवचन

• अथो: and also
• अथो: Sambandha (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अथ (अव्यय) + उ (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चय/अनन्तरार्थक (and then/also)

• जयेत्: should conquer/cure
• जयेत्: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: जि (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Potential/Optative), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; परस्मैपदम्

Speaker

Dhanvantari

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Vata

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Yukti (rational combination) of drugs in equal proportion with proper vehicle (ghṛta) to counter complex disorders.

Vedantic Theme: Skillful action (kauśala) reduces suffering; disciplined practice aligns with dharma.

Application: Prepare equal parts guggulu, triphalā, and vyopa, combine with ghee, and administer appropriately to address nāḍī disorders, infected ulcers, pain, and bhagandara, under expert supervision.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.170.77 (guggulu + triphalā vati); Garuda Purana 1.171.1 (nāḍī-vraṇa management); Garuda Purana 1.171.3 (nirguṇḍī oil for similar conditions)

Characters & Entities

• Guggulu
• Triphala
• Ājya (ghee)
• Bhagandara
• Nāḍī-vraṇa

FAQs

What is the importance of guggulu and triphalā in this Garuda Purana verse?

The verse recommends a classical equal-part combination (with ghee) aimed at chronic/infected wound conditions and fistula-type disorders, indicating their valued role in purification and healing protocols.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

It does not; the focus is therapeutic—addressing pain, infected ulcers, and bhagandara—rather than eschatology or karma.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

It points to a traditional compound approach for chronic wound/fistula conditions; use only with professional Ayurvedic/medical supervision due to diagnosis, dosing, and safety considerations.