Shloka 29

Gaṇapati-Mantra Siddhi, Vighna-Nivāraṇa Rites, Vśīkaraṇa-Style Applications, and Cikitsā

Therapeutic Formulas

Devanagari script

अर्कक्षीरप्रस्थमेकं तिलतैलं तथैव च / मनः शिलामरीचानां सिन्दूरस्य पलं पलम्

Transliteration

arkakṣīraprasthamekaṃ tilatailaṃ tathaiva ca / manaḥ śilāmarīcānāṃ sindūrasya palaṃ palam

Translation

Nimm ein prastha Arka-Milch (arka-kṣīra) und ebenso Sesamöl; dazu je eine pala von manaḥśilā (Realgar), marīca (schwarzer Pfeffer) und sindūra (Rötel/Zinnober).

Word by Word

• arka-kṣīra-prastham: one prastha of arka-milk (latex)
• arka-kṣīra-prastham: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: arka (प्रातिपदिक) + kṣīra (प्रातिपदिक) + prastha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2), एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः—'arka-kṣīrasya prasthaḥ' (a prastha measure of arka-milk)

• ekam: one
• ekam: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: eka (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2), एकवचन

• tila-tailam: sesame oil
• tila-tailam: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tila (प्रातिपदिक) + taila (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2), एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः—'tilasya tailam'

• tathā: likewise
• tathā: Adverbial (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tathā (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (adverb)

• eva: indeed
• eva: Emphasis (अवधारण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: eva (अव्यय)
• Form: अवधारणार्थक-निपात (emphasis)

• ca: and
• ca: Connector (समुच्चय)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-निपात (conjunction)

• manaḥ-śilā-marīcānām: of realgar and pepper
• manaḥ-śilā-marīcānām: Sambandha (Genitive/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: manaḥśilā (प्रातिपदिक) + marīca (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी (6), बहुवचन; समासः—द्वन्द्वः; (of realgar and pepper)

• sindūrasya: of vermilion
• sindūrasya: Sambandha (Genitive/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sindūra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी (6), एकवचन

• palam: a pala (measure)
• palam: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: pala (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन; परिमाणवाचक

• palam: a pala (each)
• palam: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: pala (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन; पुनरुक्ति (each a pala)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Vata

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Right measure (prastha/pala) and correct substances are essential; discipline in craft is a form of dharma.

Vedantic Theme: Karma-yoga attitude in skilled action—precision and responsibility.

Application: Measure arka-kṣīra and tila-taila, add specified palas of manaḥśilā, marīca, and sindūra as per the larger recipe sequence.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.185.30 (processing and administration continues)

Characters & Entities

• Arka
• Tilataila
• Manaḥśilā
• Marīca
• Sindūra

FAQs

What is the importance of listing these ingredients in the Garuda Purana?

This verse functions as a precise ritual/medicinal recipe, specifying exact substances and measures to be used as instructed in the surrounding rite.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana death rituals?

The Garuda Purana often gives procedural details for rites connected with purification, protection, and post-death observances; this shloka provides the measured components for such a prescribed preparation.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Use it as a reference for traditional measurement-based ritual instructions, and consult qualified practitioners before attempting any preparation—especially since some substances (e.g., manaḥśilā) can be toxic.