Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 2
Kalpasāgara (Ocean of Formulations) — Mṛtyuñjaya Preparations and Rasāyana Regimens
पलं पलार्धं कर्षं वा त्रिफलां सकलां तथा बिल्वतैलस्य नस्यञ्च मासं पञ्चशती कविः
palaṃ palārdhaṃ karṣaṃ vā triphalāṃ sakalāṃ tathā bilvatailasya nasyañca māsaṃ pañcaśatī kaviḥ
诃梨勒等三果（Triphalā）取足量时，可按一帕拉、半帕拉或一迦沙（karṣa）分次施用。同样，以毕罗瓦（bilva）油行鼻疗（nasya）应持续一月；此法据学者所言，载于五百颂中。
Lord Agni (traditionally instructing sage Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic teachings)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Dose-fixing for Triphalā intake and a month-long nasya regimen with bilva-oil for ENT/head-region disorders and rejuvenative support.","sutra_style":true}
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Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Yukti (rational regimen): mātrā (dose) and kāla (duration) are integral to efficacy.
Application: Apply measured dosing and fixed duration (one month) to avoid under/overuse and to obtain cumulative benefit.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies: nasya, herbal formulations, dosage)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"An Ayurvedic physician measuring Triphalā doses (pala/karṣa) and administering bilva-oil nasya to a seated patient, with oil vessel and measuring weights visible.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, warm earthy palette, vaidya in traditional attire holding a small nasya pot, patient seated, Triphalā fruits depicted in a bowl, palm-leaf manuscript in background, flat stylized forms.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ornate frame, gold-leaf highlights on oil pot and measuring weights, Triphalā fruits rendered richly, physician and patient in frontal pose, devotional-clinical ambience.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, fine linework, instructional composition showing measuring units (pala/karṣa) beside Triphalā and bilva-oil, calm indoor vaidya-śālā setting.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed apothecary scene with labeled jars, physician administering nasal drops, precise depiction of weights and measures, delicate textiles and architectural interior."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: नस्यञ्च = नस्यं + च. पलार्धं = पल + अर्धम् (समास). बिल्वतैलस्य = बिल्व + तैलस्य (तत्पुरुष).
Related Themes: Agni Purana Ayurveda-khaṇḍa: nasya-vidhi sections; Agni Purana Ayurveda-khaṇḍa: Triphalā-guṇa/prayoga passages
FAQs
It gives Ayurvedic technical guidance on therapeutic dosing (pala/half-pala/karṣa) for Triphalā and prescribes a one-month course of bilva-oil nasya (nasal medication).
By detailing practical clinical instructions—weights, formulations, and duration of therapy—it shows the Agni Purana functioning as a compendium that includes Ayurveda alongside ritual, dharma, and other sciences.
Purāṇic Ayurveda commonly frames bodily purification and disease-removal as supportive to dharma and sāttvika living; this regimen is presented as a disciplined, time-bound purification aiding clarity and wellbeing for religious practice.