Shloka 18
Snāna-Śauca Krama: Varuṇa–Āpaḥ Mantras, Aghamarṣaṇa, Sūrya-Upasthāna, and Sarva-Tarpaṇa
आपोहिष्ठेति तिसृभिरिदमापो हविष्मतीः / देवीराप इति द्वाभ्यां आपोदेवा इति त्र्यृचा
āpohiṣṭheti tisṛbhiridamāpo haviṣmatīḥ / devīrāpa iti dvābhyāṃ āpodevā iti tryṛcā
Dieses Ritual ist mit drei Versen zu vollziehen, die mit „Āpo hi ṣṭhā…“ beginnen, mit dem Hymnus „Idam āpo haviṣmatīḥ…“, mit zwei Versen, die mit „Devīr āpaḥ…“ beginnen, sowie mit der dreiversigen Folge, die mit „Āpo devāḥ…“ beginnt.
Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda)
Concept: Śuddhi (purification) is effected through correctly applied Vedic mantra and sequence (krama).
Vedantic Theme: Antaḥkaraṇa-śuddhi as a prerequisite for higher knowledge and devotion.
Application: Follow a disciplined mantra-krama for bathing/ablution rites; prioritize correctness and attentiveness over mere external action.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: ritual-space (snana/abhiṣeka area)
Related Themes: Garuda Purana (Preta-kalpa/ācāra sections): recurring emphasis on snāna, śuddhi, and mantra-krama before rites; Garuda Purana: later śrāddha/antyeṣṭi passages typically require prior śuddhi and ācamana
FAQs
This verse prescribes specific Vedic water-hymns to sanctify the rite, treating water as a divine medium that carries oblations and purifies the performer and the offering.
It functions as a procedural instruction: the rite involving water is to be accompanied by recognized Apah-related ṛks, aligning the offering with Vedic authority and ensuring correct mantra-usage during water-based oblations.
When performing water-offerings (tarpaṇa/ācamanam-related rites), use authentic mantras with correct counts (three-verse and two-verse sets) and approach water as a sacred, purifying carrier of intention and offering.