Shloka 32

Devanagari script

सोमस्य भगवान्वर्चा वर्चस्वी येन जायते / धरस्य पुत्रो द्रुहिणो हुतहव्यवहस्तथा

Transliteration

somasya bhagavānvarcā varcasvī yena jāyate / dharasya putro druhiṇo hutahavyavahastathā

Translation

From Soma arises the divine radiance by which one becomes resplendent; likewise are praised Druhiṇa, son of Dhara, and Hutahavyavaha (Agni), the bearer of oblations.

Word by Word

• सोमस्य: of Soma
• सोमस्य: Sambandha (Genitive relation/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सोम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/षष्ठी), एकवचन — Genitive Singular

• भगवान्: blessed, divine
• भगवान्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: भगवत् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन — Nominative Singular; विशेषण

• वर्चा: splendour, radiance
• वर्चा: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वर्चस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन — Nominative Singular

• वर्चस्वी: radiant, glorious
• वर्चस्वी: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वर्चस्विन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन — Nominative Singular; विशेषण

• येन: by which
• येन: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/तृतीया), एकवचन — Instrumental Singular

• जायते: is born, arises
• जायते: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: जन् (धातु)
• Form: लट् (Present/लट्), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन; आत्मनेपद — is born/arises

• धरस्य: of Dhara
• धरस्य: Sambandha (Genitive relation/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: धर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/षष्ठी), एकवचन — Genitive Singular

• पुत्रः: son
• पुत्रः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पुत्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन — Nominative Singular

• द्रुहिणः: Druhiṇa (a name)
• द्रुहिणः: Apposition (Samānādhikaraṇa/समानाधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: द्रुहिण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन — Nominative Singular (proper name)

• हुतहव्यवहः: Hutahavyavaha (Agni; carrier of oblations)
• हुतहव्यवहः: Apposition (Samānādhikaraṇa/समानाधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: हुत + हव्य + वह (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन — Nominative Singular; समासः (तत्पुरुष): हुतं हव्यं वहति इति — ‘carrier of offered oblations’

• तथा: also, thus
• तथा: Sambandha/Connector (Anvaya-sūcaka/अन्वयसूचक)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय — अव्ययपद (adverb/particle)

Speaker

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

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Tejas (radiance) and yajña-bearing Agni as sources of auspicious power and social-spiritual brilliance.

Vedantic Theme: Saguṇa-brahma vibhūtis: divine powers manifest as cosmic functions; honoring them aligns one with ṛta/dharma.

Application: Cultivate sattva and disciplined conduct; honor Agni through daily offerings (where appropriate) and maintain purity of speech/action to ‘become varchasvī’ (radiant).

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.6 (genealogical/cosmogonic catalogues of devas and progeny)

Characters & Entities

• Soma
• Agni (Hutahavyavaha)
• Dhara
• Druhiṇa

FAQs

What is the importance of Soma and Agni in Garuda Purana rituals?

This verse highlights Soma as the source of spiritual radiance (varcas) and Agni as the carrier of offerings, indicating their central role in rites meant to purify, sanctify, and confer merit.

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

In the Preta Kanda’s ritual context, invoking deities like Soma and Agni supports the framework of post-death rites (offerings and sanctification) that are taught to aid orderly transition and merit for the departed.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Cultivate “varcas” (clarity and inner radiance) through disciplined, sattvic living and perform offerings/acts of service with purity of intent—mirroring Agni’s role of carrying what is offered toward higher good.