Sushruta Samhita

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तच्चादृष्टहेतुकेन विशेषेण पक्वामाशयमध्यस्थं पित्तं चतुर्विधमन्नपानं पचति, विवेचयति च दोषरसमूत्रपुरीषाणि; तत्रस्थमेव चात्मशक्त्या शेषाणां पित्तस्थानानां शरीरस्य चाग्निकर्मणाऽनुग्रहं करोति, तस्मिन् पित्ते पाचकोऽग्निरिति सञ्ज्ञा; यत्तु यकृत्प्लीह्नोः पित्तं तस्मिन् रञ्जकोऽग्निरिति सञ्ज्ञा, स रसस्य रागकृदुक्तः; यत् पित्तं हृदयस्थं तस्मिन् साधकोऽग्निरिति सञ्ज्ञा, सोऽभिप्रार्थितमनोरथसाधनकृदुक्तः; यद्दृष्ट्यां पित्तं तस्मिन्नालोचकोऽग्निरिति सञ्ज्ञा, स रूपग्रहणाऽधिकृतः; यत्तु त्वचि पित्तं तस्मिन् भ्राजकोऽग्निरिति सञ्ज्ञा, सोऽभ्यङ्गपरिषेकावगाहालेपनादीनां क्रियाद्रव्याणां पक्ता छायानां च प्रकाशकः ||१०||

sanskrit

The passage explains the classification of Pitta based on its location and function in the body. It describes how Pitta is categorized into four types based on its role and influence in digestion and other physiological processes: पाचकाग्नि (Pachaka Agni): This is the digestive fire located in the Pakwashaya (large intestine). It is responsible for digesting food and drinks, and for transforming the dosha, rasa, mutra, and purisha (urine and feces). It supports the body's overall digestion and metabolism, hence its name "Pachaka" or digesting fire. रञ्जकाग्नि (Ranjaka Agni): This type of fire is located in the Yakrit (liver) and Pliha (spleen). It is involved in the formation of blood and is responsible for imparting color to the blood. It also contributes to the body's metabolic processes by transforming and purifying the blood, hence it is known as "Ranjaka" or coloring fire. साधकाग्नि (Sadhaka Agni): Found in the Hṛdaya (heart), this fire is associated with fulfilling desires and aspirations. It plays a role in sustaining mental and emotional balance, as well as the functioning of the heart and overall vitality, hence called "Sadhaka" or fulfilling fire. आलोचकाग्नि (Alochaka Agni): This type of fire is located in the Drishti (eyes). It is responsible for vision and visual perception, thus called "Alochaka" or illuminating fire. भ्राजकाग्नि (Bhrajak Agni): Present in the Tvak (skin), this fire is responsible for the luster and complexion of the skin. It aids in the processes of sweating, oil secretion, and the overall glow of the skin, hence termed "Bhrajak" or radiant fire. In summary, these classifications help in understanding the various types of Pitta and their specific functions within the body. Each type of Pitta has a distinct role that contributes to the overall balance and health of the body.

english translation

hindi translation

taccAdRSTahetukena vizeSeNa pakvAmAzayamadhyasthaM pittaM caturvidhamannapAnaM pacati, vivecayati ca doSarasamUtrapurISANi; tatrasthameva cAtmazaktyA zeSANAM pittasthAnAnAM zarIrasya cAgnikarmaNA'nugrahaM karoti, tasmin pitte pAcako'gniriti saJjJA; yattu yakRtplIhnoH pittaM tasmin raJjako'gniriti saJjJA, sa rasasya rAgakRduktaH; yat pittaM hRdayasthaM tasmin sAdhako'gniriti saJjJA, so'bhiprArthitamanorathasAdhanakRduktaH; yaddRSTyAM pittaM tasminnAlocako'gniriti saJjJA, sa rUpagrahaNA'dhikRtaH; yattu tvaci pittaM tasmin bhrAjako'gniriti saJjJA, so'bhyaGgapariSekAvagAhAlepanAdInAM kriyAdravyANAM paktA chAyAnAM ca prakAzakaH ||10||

hk transliteration

Chapter 21

Verse 11