Shloka 29

Tithi-Vrata Vidhāna: Śikhī-vrata (Pratipadā), Tṛtīyā Devī/Śrīdhara rites, Gaṇeśa Caturthī Mantra-Nyāsa, and Nāga Pañcamī

Devanagari script

घृताद्यैः स्नापिता ह्येते आयुरारोग्यसम्पदः / अनन्तं वासुकिं शङ्खं पद्मं कम्बलमेव च

Transliteration

ghṛtādyaiḥ snāpitā hyete āyurārogyasampadaḥ / anantaṃ vāsukiṃ śaṅkhaṃ padmaṃ kambalameva ca

Translation

Indeed, when these are bathed with ghee and similar substances, they bestow longevity, health, and prosperity—namely Ananta, Vāsuki, Śaṅkha, Padma, and Kambala as well.

Word by Word

• घृताद्यैः: with ghee and the like
• घृताद्यैः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: घृत (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास (आदि-समासार्थः: ‘घृत-आदि’), नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन

• स्नापिताः: (having been) bathed
• स्नापिताः: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Verb
• Root: स्ना (धातु)
• Form: कृदन्त (क्त-प्रत्यय, past passive participle), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; कर्मणि-प्रयोगार्थः ‘bathed/caused to be bathed’

• हि: indeed
• हि: Sambandha (Emphasis/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: हि (अव्यय)
• Form: निपात (emphasis/indeed)

• एते: these (ones)
• एते: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: एतद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: सर्वनाम, पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• आयुरारोग्यसम्पदः: (are) longevity, health, and prosperity
• आयुरारोग्यसम्पदः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आयुस् (प्रातिपदिक) + आरोग्य (प्रातिपदिक) + सम्पद् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: समाहार/समुच्चयार्थक-समास (आयुः+आरोग्य+सम्पद्), स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• अनन्तम्: Ananta (name)
• अनन्तम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अनन्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन

• वासुकिम्: Vāsuki
• वासुकिम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वासुकि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• शङ्खम्: Śaṅkha (name)
• शङ्खम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शङ्ख (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• पद्मम्: Padma (name)
• पद्मम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पद्म (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• कम्बलम्: Kambala (name)
• कम्बलम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कम्बल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• एव: also/indeed
• एव: Sambandha (Emphasis/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एव (अव्यय)
• Form: अवधारणार्थक-निपात

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-निपात

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Ritual propitiation (upacāra) yields tangible phala—longevity, health, prosperity.

Vedantic Theme: Karma-kāṇḍa efficacy within dharmic order; devatā as nimitta for phala under cosmic law.

Application: Perform nāga-snāna/abhisheka with ghṛta (and similar auspicious substances) while invoking Ananta, Vāsuki, Śaṅkha, Padma, Kambala for āyus and ārogya.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: household shrine/threshold (implied domestic ritual space)

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.129.31-32 (nāga worship timings; Pañcamī milk+ghee offering; poison-removal claim)

Characters & Entities

• Ananta
• Vasuki
• Shankha
• Padma
• Kambala

FAQs

What is the importance of bathing with ghee (ghṛta-snāpana) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse states that ablution using ghee and similar sacred substances is credited with producing tangible fruits—longevity, health, and prosperity—when performed in connection with the named divine Nāgas.

How does this verse relate to the Garuda Purana’s broader teaching on dharma and results (phala)?

It illustrates the Purāṇic principle of phala-śruti: specific dharmic observances (here, ritual bathing/ablution) are linked to specific outcomes (āyuḥ, ārogya, sampad), reinforcing disciplined practice as a means to well-being.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Adopt a disciplined, reverent approach to traditional observances—using pure substances and correct intention—while prioritizing healthful living; the verse frames well-being as supported by dharmic conduct and sanctified ritual.