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शर्करा माषविदलास्तुगाक्षीरी पयो घृतम् ॥ ३८ ॥
गोधूमचूर्णषष्ठानि सर्पिष्युत्कारिकां पचेत् । तां नातिपक्कां मृदितां कौक्कुटे मधुरे रसे ॥ ३९ ॥
सुगन्धे प्रक्षिपेदुष्णे यथा सान्द्रीभवेद्रसः । एष पिण्डरसो वृष्यः पौष्टिको बलवर्धनः ॥ ४० ॥
अनेनाश्व इवोदीर्णो बली लिङ्गं समर्पयेत् ।
शिखितित्तिरिहंसानामेवं पिण्डरसो मतः । बलवर्णस्वरकरः पुमांस्तेन वृषायते ॥ ४१ ॥

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :2, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 38 to 41", "explanation": "These verses (38-41) detail the preparation and benefits of \"Pindarasa,\" a unique Ayurvedic recipe with aphrodisiac and restorative properties.  It involves two main components: a sweet halwa-like base and a rich meat soup.\n\n**Preparation:**\n\n1. **Halwa Base (Utkarika):** This is made by cooking sugar, split black gram (Mash Dal), Vamsalocana (Bamboo Manna), milk, ghee, and wheat flour together with more ghee, similar to making halwa.  It's crucial to avoid overcooking, maintaining a soft consistency.\n\n2. **Meat Soup:** A flavorful soup is prepared using the meat of either cock, peacock, partridge, or swan. The soup should be sweet, fragrant, and served hot.\n\n3. **Combining:** The cooked halwa base is then gently mashed and added to the hot meat soup.  The heat helps solidify the halwa within the soup, creating the final dish, Pindarasa.\n\n**Benefits:**\n\n* **Aphrodisiac (Vrishya):** Pindarasa is specifically mentioned for its aphrodisiac properties, enhancing sexual vigor and performance.\n* **Nourishing (Poushtika):** The ingredients provide substantial nourishment, supporting overall health and vitality.\n* **Strength-Promoting (Balavardhana):**  It contributes to increased strength and stamina.\n* **Enhanced Complexion (Varnakara):**  Specifically mentioned for the variations using peacock, partridge, or swan meat.\n* **Improved Voice (Swarakara):** Also attributed to the peacock, partridge, and swan variations.\n\n**Variations:**\n\nWhile the base recipe uses cock meat, the verses mention substitutions with peacock, partridge, or swan. These variations are believed to offer specific benefits for complexion and voice enhancement, in addition to the core benefits of the dish.\n\n**Ingredients Table:**\n\n| Ingredient        | Sanskrit Name     | Notes                                   |\n|-----------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------|\n| Sugar            | Sharkara          |                                        |\n| Split Black Gram | Masha Vidala     |                                        |\n| Bamboo Manna    | Vamsalocana      |                                        |\n| Milk             | Payas            |                                        |\n| Ghee             | Ghrita           | Used in both halwa and potentially soup |\n| Wheat Flour      | Godhuma Churna   |                                        |\n| Cock Meat        | Kukkuta          | Primary meat option                    |\n| Peacock Meat     | Shikhi           | Alternative meat option                 |\n| Partridge Meat   | Tittiri          | Alternative meat option                 |\n| Swan Meat        | Hamsa            | Alternative meat option                 |"}
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