Shloka 13

Devatā-Pratiṣṭhā: Maṇḍapa Construction, Dikpāla Worship, Kalaśa-Abhiṣeka, Nyāsa and Homa Procedures

Devanagari script

ईषेत्वेतिहि मन्त्रेण दक्षिणस्यां द्वितीयकम् / अग्नायाहिमन्त्रेण पश्चिमस्यां तृतीयकम्

Transliteration

īṣetvetihi mantreṇa dakṣiṇasyāṃ dvitīyakam / agnāyāhimantreṇa paścimasyāṃ tṛtīyakam

Translation

Mit dem Mantra, das mit „īṣetveti…“ beginnt, setze das Zweite im Süden; mit dem Mantra „agnāyāhi“ setze das Dritte im Westen.

Word by Word

ईषेत्वेति“īṣetva” (as the mantra)

इतिthus

हिindeed

मन्त्रेणwith the mantra

दक्षिणस्याम्in the south

द्वितीयकम्the second (placement/item)

अग्नायाहि“agnāyāhi” (as the mantra)

मन्त्रेणwith the mantra

पश्चिमस्याम्in the west

तृतीयकम्the third (placement/item)

Speaker

Lord Viṣṇu (in instruction to Garuḍa)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Correct mantra-to-direction mapping (mantra-dik-sambandha) is essential for the intended ritual result.

Vedantic Theme: Karma as a means of citta-śuddhi when performed with śraddhā and niyama.

Application: When performing any liturgy, keep a written/mental krama (order) so that each step is placed in its proper ‘quarter’—i.e., correct context and timing.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: ritual-mandala

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.48.12 (first placement in the east); Garuda Purana 1.48.14 (fourth placement in the north)

Characters & Entities

Agni

FAQs

What is the importance of directional placement of offerings in the Garuda Purana?

This verse shows that the rite is not random: each step/offering is assigned a specific direction and paired with a specific Vedic mantra, indicating an ordered, rule-bound ritual procedure.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly—by prescribing mantras and directions for a rite associated with transition and sanctification, it supports the broader Garuda Purana theme that proper ritual order aids the departed and maintains dharmic continuity.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

If performing traditional rites, follow qualified guidance on mantra-usage and directional rules; more broadly, it emphasizes discipline and precision in sacred duties rather than improvisation.