Shloka 39

सोमवर्णनम्

Graha–Ratha–Aśva Varṇana, Dhruva-Nibaddha Gati, Maṇḍala-Pramāṇa, Graha-Arcana

Devanagari script

तस्माद्ग्रहार्चना कार्या अग्नौ चोद्यं यथाविधि आदित्यग्रहपीडायां सद्भिः कार्यार्थसिद्धये

Transliteration

tasmādgrahārcanā kāryā agnau codyaṃ yathāvidhi ādityagrahapīḍāyāṃ sadbhiḥ kāryārthasiddhaye

Translation

لذلك ينبغي أداء عبادة قوى الغراها على الوجه المشروع، وأن تُقدَّم القرابين المقرّرة في النار المقدّسة وفق القاعدة. فإذا وقعت أذىً أو شدةٌ من آدِتْيَه (الشمس) بوصفه غراها، فليعمل الصالحون بذلك لتمام مقاصدهم ونجاح مساعيهم.

Word by Word

• तस्मात्: therefore

• ग्रह-अर्चना: worship of the grahas (planetary deities)

• कार्या: should be done

• अग्नौ: in the fire

• च: and

• ओद्यं (आद्यं/हव्यं): prescribed offering/oblations

• यथा-विधि: according to injunction

• आदित्य: the Sun

• ग्रह: as a planet (graha-power)

• पीडायाम्: in the state of affliction/oppression

• सद्भिः: by the virtuous/good people

• कार्य-अर्थ-सिद्धये: for the fulfillment of the desired purpose and success in undertakings

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Aditya (Surya)
• Agni

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It frames graha-śānti as a dharmic support to one’s life and duties, implying that removing karmic obstacles (pāśa) through proper rites complements devotion to Pati (Śiva) and helps the sādhaka proceed steadily in worship and obligation.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

While Śiva is not named, the verse assumes the Shaiva view that worldly impediments arise within the karmic order; ritual discipline and purity help loosen bondage for the pashu, while ultimate freedom is secured by Pati—Śiva—beyond grahas and their effects.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Graha-arcana (planetary worship) together with yathāvidhi agni-homa—prescribed fire oblations—specifically as a remedy for Āditya-graha affliction, aimed at restoring success in intended actions.