Shloka 11

Pāṇḍu-Śotha Nidāna: Doṣa-wise Signs, Complications, and Prognosis

Devanagari script

पित्ते हरितपित्ताभः शिरादिषु ज्वरस्तमः / तृट्शोषमूर्छादौर्गन्ध्यं शीतेच्छा कटुवक्रता

Transliteration

pitte haritapittābhaḥ śirādiṣu jvarastamaḥ / tṛṭśoṣamūrchādaurgandhyaṃ śītecchā kaṭuvakratā

Translation

当火（pitta）偏盛时，呈现如胆汁般的黄绿之色；发热与昏暗迷乱之感侵及头部等处。口渴、干燥、昏厥与秽臭并起；贪求清冷，口中生苦而乖异之味。

Word by Word

• पित्ते: in (the condition of) pitta
• पित्ते: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पित्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7), एकवचन

• हरितपित्ताभः: having a greenish-yellow pitta-like hue
• हरितपित्ताभः: Lakshana (Characteristic/लक्षण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: हरित (प्रातिपदिक) + पित्त (प्रातिपदिक) + आभ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1), एकवचन; समासः—कर्मधारय (हरितः पित्ताभः = हरितपित्ताभः)

• शिरादिषु: in the head and other parts
• शिरादिषु: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शिरस् (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7), बहुवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (शिरः-आदि-स्थानेषु)

• ज्वरः: fever
• ज्वरः: Lakshana (Characteristic/लक्षण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ज्वर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1), एकवचन

• तमः: darkness/blackout
• तमः: Lakshana (Characteristic/लक्षण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तमस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन

• तृट्शोषमूर्छादौर्गन्ध्यम्: thirst, dryness, fainting, and foul smell
• तृट्शोषमूर्छादौर्गन्ध्यम्: Lakshana (Characteristic/लक्षण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तृष्/तृट् (प्रातिपदिक) + शोष (प्रातिपदिक) + मूर्छा (प्रातिपदिक) + दौर्गन्ध्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन; समासः—द्वन्द्व (तृट् च शोषः च मूर्छा च दौर्गन्ध्यं च)

• शीतेच्छा: desire for cold (things)
• शीतेच्छा: Lakshana (Characteristic/लक्षण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शीत (प्रातिपदिक) + इच्छा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1), एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (शीतस्य इच्छा)

• कटुवक्रता: pungent crookedness/distortion (of taste/condition)
• कटुवक्रता: Lakshana (Characteristic/लक्षण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कटु (प्रातिपदिक) + वक्र (प्रातिपदिक) + ता (प्रत्यय)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1), एकवचन; भाववाचक-ताप्रत्ययान्त; समासः—कर्मधारय (कटुं वक्रं च यत्/यस्य)

Speaker

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

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Pitta

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Pitta-prādhānya is recognized through color-change, jvara, tṛṣṇā, dāha-like dryness, gandha-doṣa, and śīta-icchā.

Vedantic Theme: Guṇa/doṣa fluctuations show the body’s changeability; steadiness of mind is supported by right care of the instrument (śarīra).

Application: Identify pitta aggravation (harita-pitta ābhā, fever, thirst, foul odor, bitter taste, craving cold) and adopt pitta-pacifying cooling measures under medical supervision.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: karuna

Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.162.10 (vāta signs); Garuda Purana 1.162.12 (kapha signs); Garuda Purana 1.162.13 (mixed-doṣa obscuration)

Characters & Entities

• Pitta (doṣa)

FAQs

What is the importance of pitta signs in Garuda Purana?

The verse gives classic pitta indicators—bile-like discoloration, fever, thirst, foul odor, and craving for cold—helping identify heat/agni imbalance.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

By emphasizing fever, stupor, and fainting, it highlights how bodily and mental clarity can collapse—prompting timely spiritual practice and remembrance of dharma.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

If heat signs (fever, intense thirst, bitter taste, foul odor) persist, reduce pitta-aggravating factors (excess spice/alcohol/heat exposure) and seek medical guidance.