Shloka 45

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

Devanagari script

कुमारी च गुडूची च सिंही व्याघ्री तथैव च / या ओषधीति मन्त्रेण स्नानमोषधिमज्जलैः

Transliteration

kumārī ca guḍūcī ca siṃhī vyāghrī tathaiva ca / yā oṣadhīti mantreṇa snānamoṣadhimajjalaiḥ

Translation

With ‘Kumārī’ and ‘Guḍūcī’, and also ‘Siṃhī’ and ‘Vyāghrī’—reciting the mantra beginning “yā oṣadhī…”, one should bathe with water infused with these medicinal herbs.

Word by Word

• कुमारी: Kumārī (aloe)
• कुमारी: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कुमारी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन (औषधिनाम)

• च: and
• च: None
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्यय

• गुडूची: Guḍūcī (Tinospora)
• गुडूची: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गुडूची (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन (औषधिनाम)

• च: and
• च: None
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्यय

• सिंही: Siṃhī (herb)
• सिंही: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सिंही (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन (औषधिनाम)

• व्याघ्री: Vyāghrī (herb)
• व्याघ्री: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: व्याघ्री (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन (औषधिनाम)

• तथा: likewise
• तथा: None
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; प्रकार/समुच्चयार्थक (likewise)

• एव: also/indeed
• एव: None
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एव (अव्यय)
• Form: निपात (emphasis)

• च: and
• च: None
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्यय

• या: which (she/that)
• या: None
• Type: Noun
• Root: यद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; सर्वनाम (मन्त्रपद)

• ओषधि: herb/medicine
• ओषधि: None
• Type: Noun
• Root: ओषधि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; मन्त्रपदत्वेन उद्धृतम्

• इति: thus
• इति: None
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: इति (अव्यय)
• Form: उद्धरणार्थक-अव्यय

• मन्त्रेण: with the mantra
• मन्त्रेण: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मन्त्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण), एकवचन

• स्नानम्: bathing
• स्नानम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्नान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन (क्रियावाचक-नाम)

• ओषधिमज्जलैः: with herb-infused waters
• ओषधिमज्जलैः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ओषधि (प्रातिपदिक) + मज्जल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास (ओषधीनां मज्जलम्/मज्जलैः); तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण/Instrumental), बहुवचन

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Mixed

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Integration of mantra and medicine: healing is framed as dharmic alignment with nature’s sacred intelligences (oṣadhi-devatā).

Vedantic Theme: Īśvara-anugraha mediated through prakṛti; using nature with reverence and restraint.

Application: Approach remedies with both respect and discernment: correct identification of herbs, clean preparation, and mindful recitation/intent; avoid unsafe substitutions.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: forest/field herbs; domestic/ritual bath area

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.48 (oṣadhi-snāna continuation)

FAQs

What is the importance of herbal bathing (oṣadhi-snāna) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse presents oṣadhi-snāna as a purification rite: bathing in herb-infused water while reciting a specific mantra is prescribed to support ritual and spiritual cleanliness.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana death rituals and purification?

Garuda Purana frequently frames purity practices as preparatory supports for rites (śuddhi) and protection; here, the emphasis is on mantra-guided cleansing using medicinal plants.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Maintain cleanliness and intentionality in rituals: if following tradition, use safe, known herbs and a purification prayer/mantra as a mindful practice of inner and outer hygiene.