Shloka 95

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

Devanagari script

षड्भ्यो विन्यस्य सिद्धार्थं ध्रुवार्थैरभिमन्त्रयेत् / सम्पातकलशेनैव स्नापयेत्सुप्रतिष्ठितम्

Transliteration

ṣaḍbhyo vinyasya siddhārthaṃ dhruvārthairabhimantrayet / sampātakalaśenaiva snāpayetsupratiṣṭhitam

Translation

Placing siddhārtha (mustard seeds) upon the six designated points, one should consecrate them by reciting the Dhruvā-verses. And with the sanctified sprinkling-pot alone (sampāta-kalaśa), one should perform the ritual bathing (snāpana) of the well-established image or altar.

Word by Word

• ṣaḍbhyaḥ: to the six
• ṣaḍbhyaḥ: Sampradana (Recipient/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ṣaṭ (संख्या-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: संख्याशब्द, चतुर्थी/पञ्चमी (4th/5th), बहुवचन; अत्र चतुर्थी (to the six)

• vinyasya: having arranged/placed
• vinyasya: Kriya (Prior action/पूर्वक्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: vi + ni + as (धा√अस्)
• Form: क्त्वान्त-अव्यय (Gerund/Absolutive), पूर्वक्रिया

• siddhārtham: mustard seed (siddhārtha)
• siddhārtham: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: siddha (प्रातिपदिक) + artha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः (siddhaḥ arthaḥ)

• dhruvārthaiḥ: with fixed/steady formulas/meanings
• dhruvārthaiḥ: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dhruva (प्रातिपदिक) + artha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन; तत्पुरुषः (dhruvāḥ arthāḥ)

• abhimantrayet: should consecrate by mantra/chant over
• abhimantrayet: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: abhi + mantr (धा√मन्त्र्)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Optative), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन

• sampāta-kalaśena: with the consecration/ablution pot
• sampāta-kalaśena: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: sampāta (प्रातिपदिक) + kalaśa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः (sampātasya kalaśaḥ)

• eva: indeed/only
• eva: Sambandha (Particle/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: eva (अव्यय)
• Form: अवधारणार्थक-अव्यय (only/indeed)

• snāpayet: should bathe (cause to be bathed)
• snāpayet: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: snā (धा√स्ना) + ṇic (णिच्) causative
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Optative), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; णिजन्त (causative)

• su-pratiṣṭhitam: well-established
• su-pratiṣṭhitam: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: su (उपसर्ग/अव्यय) + pratiṣṭhita (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक; √sthā with prati)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (past participle)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vainateya)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Stability and sanctity are ritually ‘installed’ through correct nyāsa, mantra (Dhruvā), and ablution with a consecrated vessel.

Vedantic Theme: Outer purification mirrors inner steadiness; the ‘fixed’ (dhruva) symbolizes unwavering devotion and mind.

Application: In consecrations, follow sequence: nyāsa → mantra-abhimantraṇa → abhiṣeka; use prescribed materials (mustard) and authorized mantras.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: consecration pavilion

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.48.95 (siddhārtha + Dhruvā + sampāta-kalaśa snāpana)

FAQs

What is the importance of Dhruvā-mantras in Garuda Purana rituals?

This verse presents Dhruvā-verses as stabilizing consecration formulas used to sanctify ritual substances (like siddhārtha) and support a firm, successful installation (supratiṣṭhā).

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

It does not directly discuss the soul’s journey; instead, it teaches correct consecration procedure—an aspect of dharma where precise ritual acts and mantras are used to establish sacred order.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

When performing any traditional worship or installation, prioritize disciplined procedure—clean materials, correct mantra-recitation, and a focused, reverent abhiṣeka—rather than treating rituals as merely symbolic.