Shloka 46

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

Devanagari script

याः फलिनीति मन्त्रेण फलस्नानं विधीयते / द्रुपदादिवेति मन्त्रेण कार्यमुद्वर्तनं बुधैः

Transliteration

yāḥ phalinīti mantreṇa phalasnānaṃ vidhīyate / drupadādiveti mantreṇa kāryamudvartanaṃ budhaiḥ

Translation

With the mantra beginning “yāḥ phalinī…”, the rite of bathing with fruits is prescribed; and with the mantra beginning “drupadādi…”, the learned prescribe performing udvartana—rubbing the body with powders or paste.

Word by Word

• याः: which (those)
• याः: None
• Type: Noun
• Root: यद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; सर्वनाम (मन्त्रपद)

• फलिनी: fruit-bearing (one)
• फलिनी: None
• Type: Noun
• Root: फलिनी (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

• फलस्नानम्: fruit-bath (bathing with fruits)
• फलस्नानम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: फल (प्रातिपदिक) + स्नान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास (फलैः स्नानम्/फलस्नानम्); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• विधीयते: is prescribed/is done
• विधीयते: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: धा (धातु)
• Form: लट् (Present), प्रथम-पुरुष, एकवचन; आत्मनेपद; कर्मणि-प्रयोग (passive)

• द्रुपदादिव: “drupada etc., as it were” (mantra phrase)
• द्रुपदादिव: None
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: द्रुपद (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक) + इव (अव्यय)
• Form: मन्त्रपद-समूहः; ‘इव’ उपमानार्थक-अव्यय (like/as)

• 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

• कार्यम्: to be done/should be performed
• कार्यम्: None
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कृ (धातु) → कार्य (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: कृदन्त (यत्-प्रत्यय, gerundive/भाव्य); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विधेय-विशेषण (to be done)

• उद्वर्तनम्: rubbing/massage (powder-rub)
• उद्वर्तनम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: उद्वर्तन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन (क्रियावाचक-नाम)

• बुधैः: by the wise (persons)
• बुधैः: Kartr (Agent/कर्ता in passive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: बुध (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण/Agent in passive), बहुवचन

Speaker

Lord Viṣṇu (in dialogue with Garuḍa/Vinatā-putra)

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Kapha

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Ritualized care of the body as a dharmic instrument: nourishment (phala-snāna) and purification/stimulation (udvartana) performed with mantra and learned guidance.

Vedantic Theme: Moderation and refinement of the body-mind instrument; outer discipline supporting inner steadiness.

Application: Balance soothing and stimulating self-care: gentle nourishing practices followed by exfoliation/massage; keep actions intentional and not indulgent.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: grove/orchard; ritual bath space

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.48 (snāna variants and bodily saṃskāra)

FAQs

What is the importance of phala-snāna (fruit-bath) in the Garuḍa Purāṇa?

This verse treats phala-snāna as a prescribed purification act performed with a specific mantra, emphasizing mantra-guided ritual cleanliness as part of dharmic conduct.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly: by laying down āchāra (right ritual conduct) and purification practices, it supports a life of dharma, which the Garuḍa Purāṇa presents as foundational for auspicious post-death outcomes.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Follow a disciplined approach to purification and worship: keep rituals intentional (with correct prayers/mantras), and treat bodily and mental cleanliness as part of daily dharma.