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अथातः संयोगशरमूलीयं वाजीकरणपादं व्याख्यास्यामः ॥ १ ॥

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :2, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 1", "explanation": "This shloka, the very first of the Vājīkaraṇa chapter, sets the stage for the discussion on aphrodisiacs.  Let's break down the key components:\n\n* **Athātaḥ:** This term is a common opening in Sanskrit texts, signifying a transition and indicating the commencement of a new topic. It can be translated as \"now therefore\" or \"here begins.\"\n\n* **Samyogaśaramūlīyam:** This compound word is crucial.  \"Samyoga\" refers to combinations or formulations. \"Śara\" refers to the reed plant (Saccharum munja/Imperata cylindrica), often used metaphorically for its strength and erectness. \"Mūlīyam\" means \"related to roots.\"  Together, this signifies formulations primarily based on the roots of Śara and other similar plants.\n\n* **Vājīkaraṇapādam:**  \"Vājīkaraṇa\" translates to \"aphrodisiac,\" referring to substances that enhance sexual vigor and fertility. \"Pādam\" means \"quarter\" or \"section,\" indicating that this is one of the four parts of a larger text.  This clarifies that the focus is specifically on the aphrodisiac aspect of these formulations.\n\n* **Vyakhyāsyāmaḥ:** This is the first-person future tense of the verb \"vyākhyā,\" meaning \"to explain\" or \"to expound.\"  The author declares their intention to elaborate on this subject.\n\nIn essence, the shloka announces the beginning of the section dedicated to aphrodisiac formulations based on the roots of Śara and other plants."}
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