Shloka 8

Vināyaka-pīḍā: Omens, Purification, Crossroads Offerings, and Ambikā Svastyayana

Devanagari script

भगमिन्द्रश्च वायुश्च भगं सप्तर्षयो ददुः / यत्ते केशेषु दौर्भाग्यं सीमन्ते यच्च मूर्धनि

Transliteration

bhagamindraśca vāyuśca bhagaṃ saptarṣayo daduḥ / yatte keśeṣu daurbhāgyaṃ sīmante yacca mūrdhani

Translation

إنَّ إندرا وفايو، ومعهما الحكماء السبعة، قد منحوك «بهاگا»—نصيبَ السعادة والبركة. وكلُّ سوءِ طالعٍ على شعرك—عند فرق الشعر (سِيمَنْتَه) وعلى قِمّة الرأس—فليُنزَع وليزُل.

Word by Word

• भगम्: fortune
• भगम्: Karman (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, द्वितीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्

• इन्द्रः: Indra
• इन्द्रः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: इन्द्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, प्रथमा-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्ययम्; समुच्चयार्थक-निपातः (conjunction)

• वायुः: Vāyu (Wind)
• वायुः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वायु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, प्रथमा-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्ययम्; समुच्चयार्थक-निपातः

• भगम्: fortune
• भगम्: Karman (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, द्वितीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्

• सप्तर्षयः: the seven sages
• सप्तर्षयः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सप्त + ऋषि (प्रातिपदिक-द्वय)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, प्रथमा-विभक्तिः, बहुवचनम्; द्विगु-समासः (सप्त + ऋषयः)

• ददुः: gave
• ददुः: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √दा (धातु)
• Form: लिट्-लकारः (परोक्षभूत/Perfect), प्रथमपुरुषः, बहुवचनम्, परस्मैपदम् (they gave)

• यत्: that which
• यत्: Karman (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्; सम्बन्धसूचकं (relative pronoun: that which)

• ते: your
• ते: Sambandha (Genitive relation/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: युष्मद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम् (of you)

• केशेषु: in the hair
• केशेषु: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: केश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, सप्तमी-विभक्तिः, बहुवचनम् (Locative plural)

• दौर्भाग्यम्: misfortune; ill-luck
• दौर्भाग्यम्: Karman (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दौर्भाग्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम् (misfortune)

• सीमन्ते: in the parting of the hair
• सीमन्ते: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सीमन्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, सप्तमी-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम् (Locative singular; hair-parting)

• यत्: that which
• यत्: Karman (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्; सम्बन्धसूचकं (that which)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्ययम्; समुच्चयार्थक-निपातः

• मूर्धनि: on the head
• मूर्धनि: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मूर्धन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, सप्तमी-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम् (Locative singular)

Speaker

Unspecified (mantra-style verse cited in the narrative; attributed within the Garuda Purana dialogue of Lord Vishnu instructing Garuda)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Misfortune (daurbhāgya) is treated as a removable affliction through protective invocation and purification, implying karmic/daivic obstacles can be mitigated by prescribed rites and right conduct.

Vedantic Theme: Adhyātmika-śuddhi as support for sattva; daiva and puruṣakāra working together (grace plus effort).

Application: When facing persistent obstacles, perform a structured protective practice: prayer, cleansing, and disciplined routine; symbolically ‘clear the head’—reduce mental clutter and negative self-talk.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: karuna

Geographic Context

Type: ritual space (head/parting-focused protective rite)

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana: rakṣā-karmas and śānti-prayogas addressing doṣa/ariṣṭa (general parallel)

Characters & Entities

• Indra
• Vayu
• Saptarishis

FAQs

What is the importance of removing misfortune in Garuda Purana?

This verse frames misfortune as an inauspicious influence that can be ritually negated through divine and rishi blessings, reinforcing the Purana’s emphasis on purification and protection practices.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly: by emphasizing purification and removal of inauspiciousness, it supports the broader Garuda Purana theme that spiritual cleanliness and dharmic rites help ensure a smoother post-death journey and reduce adverse outcomes.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Use it as a reminder to cultivate auspicious conduct (satya, śauca, dāna) and to perform traditional purification/protection prayers with faith, especially during life-transitions and rites.