Kashyapa Samhita on Suvarna Prashana — Classical Verses (Sutrasthana)

Kashyapa Samhita is one of the most important classical Ayurvedic texts for children’s health (kaumarabhritya). In Sutrasthana, Suvarna Prashana is praised in verses that summarize its benefits for intellect (medha), digestive fire and strength (agni and bala), lifespan (ayushya), and memory (shrutadhara)—including the well-known reference to six months of regular use.

The Sanskrit below follows the commonly recited reading found in study editions and commentaries; exact wording can vary slightly across manuscripts and prints.

Sanskrit Verses (Kashyapa Samhita, Sutrasthana)

> सुवर्णप्राशनं हि एतत् मेधाग्निबलवर्धनम् ।

> आयुष्यं मङ्गलं पुण्यं वृष्यं ग्रहापहम् ॥

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> मासात् परममेधावी व्याधिभिर्न च दृश्यते ।

> षड्भिर्मासैः श्रुतधरः सुवर्णप्राशनाद् भवेत् ॥

Word sense (brief)

• Medhagnibala-vardhanam: supports intellect (medha), digestive fire (agni), and strength (bala).
• Ayushyam, mangalam, punyam: associated with longevity, auspiciousness, and merit.
• Vrushyam graha-apaham: traditionally linked to vitality (vrushya in a nourishing sense) and mitigation of graha-related disorders (a classical pediatric category).
• Masat parama-medhavi: within a month, greatly enhanced intellect; not seen easily with diseases.
• Shadbhir masaih shrutadharah: in six months, one who holds what is heard (shruta)—excellent memory and retention—from Suvarna Prashana.

✨ मराठी अर्थ

सुवर्णप्राशन हे बुद्धी वाढवणारे, स्मरणशक्ती वाढवणारे, बलवर्धक, आयुष्यवर्धक, मंगलमय आणि पुण्य देणारे श्रेष्ठ औषध मानले जाते.

यामुळे मुलांचे आरोग्य सुधारते, रोगांपासून संरक्षण मिळते आणि ते अधिक चतुर व कार्यक्षम बनतात.

सहा महिन्यांपर्यंत नियमित सुवर्णप्राशन केल्यास मुलाची श्रवणशक्ती, स्मरणशक्ती आणि एकूण विकास अधिक उत्तम होतो.

✨ English Translation

Swarna Prashan is a sacred and powerful formulation that enhances intelligence, boosts memory, improves strength, increases lifespan, and brings auspiciousness and purity.

It helps protect children from diseases and supports their overall development.

With regular use for six months, a child becomes highly intelligent, attentive, and develops excellent memory and health.

Why These Verses Matter

Parents and practitioners often return to this passage because it ties together daily or periodic Suvarna Prashana with outcomes described in classical pediatrics: sharper intellect, fewer illnesses, and—after sustained use—stronger hearing/retention (shruta) and overall growth. Interpretation should always sit alongside guidance from a qualified Ayurvedic physician and quality preparation.

Tanshveda Commitment

At Tanshveda, we honour this tradition by offering authentic Swarnaprashan prepared with attention to classical principles, transparent ingredients, and clear dosing support for families—so the spirit of texts like Kashyapa Samhita can be approached safely in modern practice.

For questions about Suvarna Prashana or a consultation with our Ayurvedic team, contact Tanshveda.