Shloka 40

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

Devanagari script

शुक्राभावो भ्रमो मूर्छा तर्षो ऽम्लात्संप्रवर्तते / अपक्वं तत्र शीताम्बुपानं वातनिषेवणम्

Transliteration

śukrābhāvo bhramo mūrchā tarṣo 'mlātsaṃpravartate / apakvaṃ tatra śītāmbupānaṃ vātaniṣevaṇam

Translation

酸味过盛（amla）则致精液/精华（śukra）亏损，眩晕、昏厥与剧渴。若病势尚未“熟化”（仍未消化），其法当饮凉水，并行助风（vāta）之轻燥调摄。

Word by Word

• शुक्राभावः: absence of semen/vitality
• शुक्राभावः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शुक्र (प्रातिपदिक) + अभाव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; समासः (तत्पुरुष: शुक्रस्य अभावः)

• भ्रमः: giddiness
• भ्रमः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भ्रम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• मूर्छा: fainting
• मूर्छा: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मूर्छा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• तर्षः: thirst
• तर्षः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तर्ष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• अम्लात्: from sour (food/condition)
• अम्लात्: Apadana (Cause/Source/अपादान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अम्ल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी (5th/अपादान), एकवचन

• संप्रवर्तते: arises, occurs
• संप्रवर्तते: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: प्र√वृत् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; आत्मनेपद; उपसर्ग: सम्+प्र

• अपक्वम्: undigested (state)
• अपक्वम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अ + पक्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; विशेषण (unripe/undigested)

• तत्र: there, in that case
• तत्र: Adhikarana (Context/अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तत्र (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; देश/प्रसङ्ग (adverb)

• शीताम्बुपानम्: drinking cold water
• शीताम्बुपानम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शीत (प्रातिपदिक) + अम्बु (प्रातिपदिक) + पान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; समासः (तत्पुरुष: शीतस्य अम्बुनः पानम्)

• वातनिषेवणम्: indulgence in vāta-provoking regimen
• वातनिषेवणम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वात (प्रातिपदिक) + निषेवण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; समासः (तत्पुरुष: वातस्य निषेवणम्)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in discourse to Garuda)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Excess amla leads to depletion and faintness; in early stage, cooling water and appropriate regimen are advised.

Vedantic Theme: Conservation of vital essence (ojas/śukra) supports steadiness for higher pursuits; moderation prevents depletion.

Application: At early hyperacidity-like signs with thirst/dizziness, cool hydration and light, drying measures may be used per constitution; avoid aggravating foods and overheating.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: karuna

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.168.36-39 (agni types, ajīrṇa, āma complications, remedies)

Characters & Entities

• Vāta
• Śukra

FAQs

What symptoms does the Garuda Purana link to amla (excess sourness/acidity)?

It lists decline of śukra (vital essence), dizziness, fainting, and severe thirst as outcomes of amla aggravation.

What does apakva mean here, and why does it matter?

Apakva indicates an early/undigested stage of the disorder; the verse then suggests a specific regimen suitable to that stage.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Recognize acidity-related warning signs early and stabilize with appropriate hydration and dietary regulation, seeking qualified advice for persistent or severe symptoms.