Shloka 89
Mahālakṣmī’s Forms, Brahmā’s Fourfold Origin, Vāyu’s Names and Soteriology, and Bhāratī’s Manifestations
सर्वमन्त्राभिमानित्वात्सर्वमन्त्रात्मिका स्मृता / महाप्रभोश्च वायोश्च भार्या वै सा प्रकीर्तिता
sarvamantrābhimānitvātsarvamantrātmikā smṛtā / mahāprabhośca vāyośca bhāryā vai sā prakīrtitā
সকলো মন্ত্ৰৰ অধিষ্ঠাত্ৰী হোৱাৰ বাবে তেওঁ ‘সৰ্বমন্ত্ৰাত্মিকা’ বুলি স্মৃত। তেওঁ মহাপ্ৰভু আৰু বায়ুৰ পত্নী বুলিও প্ৰকীৰ্তিত।
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Śakti as sarva-mantrābhimāninī (presiding deity/authority) and sarva-mantrātmikā (essence of mantra), pointing to the sanctity of sound and disciplined invocation.
Vedantic Theme: Śabda as a means of knowledge and transformation; mantra as upāya for citta-śuddhi and īśvara-sambandha.
Application: Approach mantra with reverence, correct intention, and steadiness; treat speech as sacred—avoid misuse of words.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.16.90 (enjoyments for Viṣṇu-prīti); Garuda Purana 3.16.86-88 (guru-bhakti, Hariprīti, dhṛti)
FAQs
It indicates a deity/consort principle identified with the power and essence of all sacred utterances, implying mantras derive efficacy through that presiding spiritual potency.
The verse frames mantra-power not as mere sound but as a divine principle personified and related to cosmic functions—linking sacred speech to lordship and the life-breath/wind principle (Vāyu).
Approach mantra-japa with reverence and clarity of intention, treating it as a sacred power that refines speech, breath, and conduct—supporting disciplined, ethical living.