Shloka 43

Acyuta/Vāsudeva Stotra: Avatāra-Salutations, Ritual Totality, Forgiveness Prayer, and Phalaśruti

Devanagari script

इह यन्मण्डले नाथ पूज्यते विधिवत्क्रमैः / पुष्पधूपादिभिर्यत्र तत्र सर्वा विभूतयः

Transliteration

iha yanmaṇḍale nātha pūjyate vidhivatkramaiḥ / puṣpadhūpādibhiryatra tatra sarvā vibhūtayaḥ

Translation

O Herr, in dieser Welt: Wo immer Du in einem geweihten Maṇḍala nach der vorgeschriebenen Ordnung mit Blumen, Weihrauch und dergleichen verehrt wirst, dort sind wahrlich alle vibhūtis und glückverheißenden Gaben gegenwärtig.

Word by Word

• इह: here
• इह: Kriya-visheshana (Adverbial/क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: इह (अव्यय)
• Form: देशवाचक-अव्यय (adverb of place)

• यत्: which
• यत्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; सम्बन्धसूचक (relative)

• मण्डले: in the circle/mandala (ritual diagram)
• मण्डले: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मण्डल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति (अधिकरण), एकवचन

• नाथ: O Lord
• नाथ: Sambodhana (Address/सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: नाथ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सम्बोधन-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• पूज्यते: is worshipped
• पूज्यते: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √पूज् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (वर्तमान), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; आत्मनेपद; कर्मणि प्रयोग (passive)

• विधिवत्: according to rule, duly
• विधिवत्: Kriya-visheshana (Adverbial/क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: विधिवत् (अव्यय)
• Form: प्रकारवाचक-अव्यय (adverb)

• क्रमैः: by steps, in sequence
• क्रमैः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: क्रम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण), बहुवचन

• पुष्पधूपादिभिः: with flowers, incense, etc.
• पुष्पधूपादिभिः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पुष्पधूपादि (प्रातिपदिक; पुष्प + धूप + आदि)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण), बहुवचन; ‘आदि’ समाहार/समुच्चयार्थ

• यत्र: where
• यत्र: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: यत्र (अव्यय)
• Form: सम्बन्धबोधक-अव्यय (relative adverb: where)

• तत्र: there
• तत्र: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तत्र (अव्यय)
• Form: निर्देशवाचक-अव्यय (correlative adverb: there)

• सर्वाः: all
• सर्वाः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; विभूतयः इत्यस्य विशेषण

• विभूतयः: powers, manifestations, prosperities
• विभूतयः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विभूति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Properly ordered worship (vidhi-krama) in a consecrated space invites divine auspiciousness and siddhi-like vibhūtis.

Vedantic Theme: Saguṇa upāsanā as a valid means for purification and grace; sacred space as a support (ālambana) for devotion.

Application: Create a clean, intentional worship space; follow a consistent pūjā sequence with offerings (flowers, incense) and mindful presence.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: mandala/altar space

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana sections on pūjā-vidhi and the fruit of worship; references to maṇḍala worship in devotional chapters

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu

FAQs

What is the importance of mandala worship in the Garuda Purana?

This verse states that when the Lord is worshipped in a properly established mandala with correct sequence and offerings, all auspicious attainments and prosperities (vibhūtayaḥ) manifest there.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana ritual practice?

It emphasizes vidhivat-krama—following prescribed rules and order—along with standard upacharas like flowers and incense, presenting correct ritual performance as the condition for obtaining spiritual and worldly auspicious results.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Perform daily or occasional worship with cleanliness, a clear method (sequence), and sincere offerings—keeping the practice orderly and reverent rather than casual—so the ritual becomes a focused space for devotion and well-being.