Shloka 29

Cikitsā-sāra: Doṣa Nidāna–Lakṣaṇa, Agni, Ajīrṇa/Āma Cikitsā, Daśamūla, and Prognostic Signs

Devanagari script

स्थैर्यव्यायामसन्तोषैर्बोद्धव्यं यत्नतो बलम् / अविकारी महोत्साहो महासाहसिको नरः

Transliteration

sthairyavyāyāmasantoṣairboddhavyaṃ yatnato balam / avikārī mahotsāho mahāsāhasiko naraḥ

Translation

当以勤勉而知力、养力：凭坚稳、守律之锻炼与知足之心。其人不为变动所摇，则志气宏大，胆魄亦宏大。

Word by Word

• sthairya-vyāyāma-santoṣaiḥ: by steadiness, exercise, and contentment
• sthairya-vyāyāma-santoṣaiḥ: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sthairya (प्रातिपदिक) + vyāyāma (प्रातिपदिक) + santoṣa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), बहुवचन; इतरेतर-द्वन्द्वः; करण-कारक-प्रयोगः

• boddhavyam: should be understood
• boddhavyam: Kriya (obligation predicate)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √budh (बुध्) (धातु)
• Form: भाव्यतार्थक कृदन्त (तव्यत्), नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; ‘should be understood/known’

• yatnataḥ: with effort
• yatnataḥ: Avyaya (manner)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: yatna (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: अव्यय; तसिल्-प्रत्ययान्त (ablatival adverb) ‘with effort’

• balam: strength
• balam: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bala (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd), एकवचन

• avikārī: unchanging
• avikārī: Visheshana (of naraḥ)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: a- (नञ्) + vikārin (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; नञ्-समास/उपसर्गयुक्त-विशेषणम् ‘without change’

• mahā-utsāhaḥ: of great enthusiasm
• mahā-utsāhaḥ: Visheshana (of naraḥ)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: mahā (प्रातिपदिक) + utsāha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; कर्मधारयः ‘mahān utsāhaḥ’

• mahā-sāhasikaḥ: very daring
• mahā-sāhasikaḥ: Visheshana (of naraḥ)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: mahā (प्रातिपदिक) + sāhasika (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; कर्मधारयः ‘mahān sāhasikaḥ’

• naraḥ: a man/person
• naraḥ: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nara (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Bala (strength) is cultivated through steadiness, regulated exercise, and contentment; inner stability yields courage.

Vedantic Theme: Sattva through santoṣa; sthitaprajñatā-like steadiness expressed as avikāritva (unshaken mind).

Application: Build resilience with consistent routine, moderate training, and contentment practices; measure strength by stability under stress.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.168.28 (body-type regimen); Garuda Purana 1.168.30 (equilibrium/sāmyam)

Characters & Entities

• Garuda

FAQs

What is the importance of steadiness, exercise, and contentment in Garuda Purana?

This verse presents them as the core means to know and build true strength—physical vitality supported by stable mind and satisfied disposition.

How does this verse explain inner strength in a spiritual context?

It defines strength not merely as bodily power but as an unshaken nature (avikārī) that expresses as high resolve and courageous action.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Maintain consistent habits, exercise regularly, and cultivate contentment; these together develop resilience and confident, ethical courage.