Shloka 31

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

Therapeutic Formulas

Devanagari script

त्रिकटुत्रिफलानक्तं तिलतैलं तथैव च / मनः शिला निम्बपत्रं जातीपुष्पमजापयः

Transliteration

trikaṭutriphalānaktaṃ tilatailaṃ tathaiva ca / manaḥ śilā nimbapatraṃ jātīpuṣpamajāpayaḥ

Translation

Sesamöl, zubereitet mit Trikaṭu und Triphalā, dazu manaḥśilā (Realgar), Neemblätter, Jasminblüten (jāti) und Ziegenmilch — dies sind die vorgeschriebenen Zutaten für das genannte Ritual.

Word by Word

• trikaṭu-triphalā-naktam: trikaṭu, triphalā, and nakta
• trikaṭu-triphalā-naktam: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: trikaṭu (प्रातिपदिक) + triphalā (प्रातिपदिक) + nakta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन; समासः—द्वन्द्वः (ingredients list)

• 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

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

• manaḥ-śilā: realgar
• manaḥ-śilā: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: manaḥśilā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन

• nimba-patram: neem leaf
• nimba-patram: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nimba (प्रातिपदिक) + patra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः—'nimbasya patram'

• jātī-puṣpam: jasmine flower
• jātī-puṣpam: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: jātī (प्रातिपदिक) + puṣpa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः—'jātyāḥ puṣpam'

• ajā-payaḥ: goat’s milk
• ajā-payaḥ: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ajā (प्रातिपदिक) + payas (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1/2), एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः—'ajāyāḥ payaḥ'

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in discourse to Garuda)

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Kapha

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Therapeutic synergy: combining pungent (trikaṭu), cleansing (triphala), bitter (nimba), aromatic (jāti), and nourishing (ajāpayas) media.

Vedantic Theme: Samatva through balance—countering extremes in the body via harmonized formulation.

Application: Prepare sesame oil processed with trikaṭu and triphalā, then incorporate manaḥśilā, neem leaves, jasmine flowers, and goat’s milk as per the broader recipe/indication.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.185.29-30 (same formulation stream)

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu
• Garuda

FAQs

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

This verse lists specific substances—oil, herbs, mineral, leaves, flowers, and milk—used as prescribed components for a ritual or purificatory procedure, emphasizing precise material preparation as part of dharmic observance.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana death rituals?

In the Garuda Purana, practical instructions often accompany teachings on post-death rites; this shloka functions as a technical ingredient list supporting such prescribed observances, which are performed to aid purity and proper ritual conduct.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Follow tradition with care: if performing any rite, use safe and appropriate substitutes under qualified guidance—especially for substances like manaḥśilā—while keeping the underlying intent of purity, discipline, and reverence.