Shloka 3

Tarpaṇa-vidhi (Rite of Water-libations) for Devas and Pitṛs

Devanagari script

नीवीती / ॐ सनकस्तृप्यताम् / ॐ सनन्दनस्तृप्यताम् / ॐ सनातनस्तृप्यताम् / ॐ कपिलस्तृप्यताम् / ॐ आसुरिस्तृप्यताम् / ॐ वोढुस्तृप्यताम् / ॐ पञ्चशिखस्तृप्यताम् / ॐ मनुष्याणां कव्यवाहस्तृप्यताम् / ॐ अनलस्तृप्यन्ताम् / ॐ सोमस्तृताम् / ॐ यमस्तृप्यताम् / ॐ अर्यमातृप्यताम्

Transliteration

nīvītī / oṃ sanakastṛpyatām / oṃ sanandanastṛpyatām / oṃ sanātanastṛpyatām / oṃ kapilastṛpyatām / oṃ āsuristṛpyatām / oṃ voḍhustṛpyatām / oṃ pañcaśikhastṛpyatām / oṃ manuṣyāṇāṃ kavyavāhastṛpyatām / oṃ analastṛpyantām / oṃ somastṛtām / oṃ yamastṛpyatām / oṃ aryamātṛpyatām

Translation

“(With the nīvītī mode of wearing the sacred thread.) Om—may Sanaka be satisfied; Om—may Sanandana be satisfied; Om—may Sanātana be satisfied; Om—may Kapila be satisfied; Om—may Āsuri be satisfied; Om—may Voḍhu be satisfied; Om—may Pañcaśikha be satisfied; Om—may Kavyavāha (the carrier of offerings for humans) be satisfied; Om—may Anala (Fire) be satisfied; Om—may Soma be satisfied; Om—may Yama be satisfied; Om—may Aryamā be satisfied.”

Word by Word

• nīvītī: Wearing the sacred thread like a necklace
• nīvītī: Visheshana (Qualifier of the performer)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: nīvītin
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• sanakaḥ: Sage Sanaka
• sanakaḥ: Karta (Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sanaka
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• voḍhuḥ: Vodhu (Sage)
• voḍhuḥ: Karta (Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: voḍhṛ
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• manuṣyāṇāṃ: Of men/humans
• manuṣyāṇāṃ: Sambandha (Relation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: manuṣya
• Form: Masculine, Genitive, Plural

• kavyavāhaḥ: Carrier of Kavya offerings (Fire)
• kavyavāhaḥ: Karta (Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kavyavāha
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• aryamā: Aryaman (Deity)
• aryamā: Karta (Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: aryaman
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Speaker

Narrative instruction (Garuda Purana’s ritual manual voice; traditionally taught in the Vishnu–Garuda dialogue context)

Shraddha Ritual

Ritual Type: Parvana

Beneficiary: Pitr

Timing: At the stage of ṛṣi/devatā-tarpaṇa or preparatory invocations, with nīvītī upavīta arrangement.

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Honoring jñāna-paramparā and cosmic regulators as part of ritual wholeness; knowledge and rite are mutually supportive.

Vedantic Theme: Guru/ṛṣi-vandana as purification of intellect (buddhi-śuddhi) preparing for higher inquiry.

Application: Before study, teaching, or śrāddha, recollect the sources of knowledge and ethical oversight (Yama/Aryamā) to align intention and conduct.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: ritual-space

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.215 context: upavīta modes (nīvītī/prācīnāvītī) and corresponding invocations

Characters & Entities

• Sanaka
• Sanandana
• Sanatana
• Kapila
• Asuri
• Vodhu
• Pancasikha
• Kavyavaha (Agni)
• Anala (Agni)
• Soma
• Yama
• Aryama (Aditya)

FAQs

What is the importance of invoking Kavyavāha, Agni, Soma, Yama, and Aryamā in Garuda Purana rites?

This verse frames tarpaṇa as an act of “satisfaction” (tṛpti): Kavyavāha/Agni carries offerings, Soma sanctifies the oblation, and Yama–Aryamā represent dharmic/pitṛ-related divine authorities, making the rite properly directed and efficacious.

How does this verse relate to the soul’s journey after death in the Garuda Purana?

By naming Yama (lord of the departed) alongside deities connected with offerings, the verse situates śrāddha/tarpaṇa as supportive dharmic action for the departed—ritual merit and proper rites are presented as meaningful in the post-death order overseen by Yama.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Perform ancestral remembrance with clarity and discipline: even if one cannot do elaborate rituals, one can keep the intent of “tṛpti” (gratitude and offering), follow family tradition respectfully, and live dharmically—since the text links rite and righteousness to cosmic order.