Shloka 25

Devanagari script

माषस्य विदलान्ये वितुषाणि महेश्वर / घृतभावितशुष्काणि पयसा साधितानि वै

Transliteration

māṣasya vidalānye vituṣāṇi maheśvara / ghṛtabhāvitaśuṣkāṇi payasā sādhitāni vai

Translation

O Maheśvara, those split black-gram lentils, dehusked, dried after being coated with ghee, and then cooked in milk—indeed, such a preparation is prescribed.

Word by Word

• माषस्य: of black gram
• माषस्य: Shashthi-sambandha (Genitive relation/षष्ठी)
• Type: Noun
• Root: माष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th case/सम्बन्ध), एकवचन

• विदलानि: split pieces; lentil-splits
• विदलानि: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विदल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, बहुवचन

• वितुषाणि: dehusked
• वितुषाणि: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वितुष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, बहुवचन; विशेषण (वि-तुष = huskless/without husk)

• महेश्वर: O Maheśvara
• महेश्वर: Sambodhana (Address/सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: महेश्वर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सम्बोधन, एकवचन

• घृतभावितशुष्काणि: dried after being soaked/treated with ghee
• घृतभावितशुष्काणि: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: घृत + भावित + शुष्क (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, बहुवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (घृतेन भावितानि शुष्काणि = dried after being impregnated with ghee)

• पयसा: with milk
• पयसा: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पयस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd case/करण), एकवचन

• साधितानि: cooked; prepared
• साधितानि: Kriya (Result state/क्रियाफल)
• Type: Verb
• Root: साध् (धातु) + क्त (कृत्प्रत्यय)
• Form: भूतकर्मणि कृदन्त (past passive participle), नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, बहुवचन

• वै: indeed
• वै: Discourse particle (निपात)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: वै (अव्यय)
• Form: निपात (particle/emphasis)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra, with an address 'Maheśvara' retained from the verse style)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Proper preparation (saṃskāra) of food-medicine determines its effect; discipline in process is part of right living.

Vedantic Theme: Guṇa transformation through saṃskāra; mindful preparation supports sattva and steadiness.

Application: Prepare dehusked split māṣa, coat with ghee, dry, then cook in milk as a prescribed formulation (likely for strength/virility in the surrounding verses).

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.202.26 (immediate follow-up describing effect of this preparation)

Characters & Entities

• Maheśvara

FAQs

What is the importance of māṣa (black gram) preparations in the Garuda Purana?

This verse highlights a specific, ritually suitable preparation—dehusked split māṣa, treated with ghee, and cooked in milk—indicating that the manner of preparation is considered significant for śrāddha/pitṛ-related offerings.

How does this verse connect to Garuda Purana death rituals and ancestor rites?

Adhyaya-style instructions in this section describe prescribed foods and preparations used in pitṛ-kārya (ancestor rites). Such items are understood as part of śrāddha observance meant to support the departed through proper ritual continuity.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

If observing śrāddha, follow traditional guidance with cleanliness and simplicity: use appropriate ingredients, prepare them carefully (e.g., dehusked pulses, sattvic cooking), and prioritize sincerity and dharmic conduct alongside ritual.