Shloka 19
Snāna-Śauca Krama: Varuṇa–Āpaḥ Mantras, Aghamarṣaṇa, Sūrya-Upasthāna, and Sarva-Tarpaṇa
द्रुपदादिव इति च शन्नो देवीरपां रसः / आपो देवो पावमान्यः पुनन्त्वाद्या ऋचो नव
drupadādiva iti ca śanno devīrapāṃ rasaḥ / āpo devo pāvamānyaḥ punantvādyā ṛco nava
«يُتلى» كذلك «drupadādiva…» وأيضًا «śanno devīḥ…». لِيُطَهِّرْنا جوهرُ (rasa) المياه الإلهية (Āpaḥ)؛ ولْيَغْسِلْنا إلهُ الماء، بافامانا Pavamāna—المُطهِّر. فهذه هي آيات الـṚk التسع الأولى المستعملة.
Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda)
Concept: Mantra-śuddhi: purification arises through invoking the divine essence (rasa) of Waters and the Pavamāna purifier.
Vedantic Theme: External śuddhi supports internal sattva; purity is both physical and consciousness-oriented.
Application: Use purificatory mantras with intent (saṅkalpa) that the ‘rasa’ of purity cleanse speech, mind, and body; keep count/structure (here: first nine ṛks).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: waterside/ablution setting
Related Themes: Garuda Purana: repeated use of ‘pāvamānī’ and water-mantras as preparatory śauca for rites; Garuda Purana: emphasis that mantra and śraddhā together yield efficacy
FAQs
This verse frames the Waters as a divine purifying power; reciting specific Vedic mantras while using water is presented as a foundational cleansing step before performing rites.
It indicates a mantra-based purification sequence—invoking Āpaḥ and Pavamāna—used to sanctify the performer and materials, which is essential before śrāddha or other post-death observances.
Begin any solemn rite (or personal spiritual practice) with a deliberate purification: clean water, mindful recitation of purificatory prayers, and an intention for inner and outer cleanliness.