Shloka 1

Candra-sthiti, Dvādaśa-avasthā, Nakṣatra-śubha-aśubha, Yātrā-dik, and Graha-bhāva-phala

Devanagari script

नाम षष्टितमो ऽध्यायः हरिरुवाच / सप्तमोपचयाद्यस्थश्चन्द्रः सर्वत्र शोभनः / शुक्लपक्षे द्वितीयस्तु पञ्चमो नवमस्तथा

Transliteration

nāma ṣaṣṭitamo 'dhyāyaḥ hariruvāca / saptamopacayādyasthaścandraḥ sarvatra śobhanaḥ / śuklapakṣe dvitīyastu pañcamo navamastathā

Translation

Hari said: “The Moon, when situated in the seventh position and in the upacaya (growth-giving) places, is auspicious everywhere. In the bright fortnight (Śukla-pakṣa), the 2nd, 5th, and 9th lunar days (tithi) are likewise especially auspicious.”

Word by Word

• नाम: (entitled) / namely
• नाम: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: नामन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: अव्यय; नाम-शब्दः (designation marker)

• षष्टितमः: sixtieth
• षष्टितमः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: षष्टि (प्रातिपदिक) + तमप् (प्रत्यय)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन; क्रमवाचक (ordinal)

• अध्यायः: chapter
• अध्यायः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अध्याय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन

• हरिः: Hari
• हरिः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: हरि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• उवाच: said
• उवाच: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: वच् (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (परोक्षभूत/परिपूर्णभूत), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

• सप्तमोपचयाद्यस्थः: situated in the 7th, in the upacaya, etc. (houses)
• सप्तमोपचयाद्यस्थः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सप्तम (प्रातिपदिक) + उपचय (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (अव्यय/प्रातिपदिक) + स्थ (कृदन्त/प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; समासः—(सप्तम-उपचय-आदि) मध्ये/स्थाने स्थः (समाहार-तत्पुरुष/बहुपद-तत्पुरुष)

• चन्द्रः: the Moon
• चन्द्रः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: चन्द्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• सर्वत्र: everywhere
• सर्वत्र: Adhikarana (Locus/अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: सर्वत्र (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; देशवाचक क्रियाविशेषण (locative adverb)

• शोभनः: auspicious/beautiful
• शोभनः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: शोभन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• शुक्लपक्षे: in the bright fortnight
• शुक्लपक्षे: Adhikarana (Locus/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शुक्ल (प्रातिपदिक) + पक्ष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/अधिकरण), एकवचन; समासः—शुक्लः पक्षः (कर्मधारय)

• द्वितीयः: second
• द्वितीयः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: द्वि (प्रातिपदिक) + तीय (प्रत्यय)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; क्रमवाचक

• तु: but/indeed
• तु: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; अवधारण/विरोधसूचक (particle)

• पञ्चमः: fifth
• पञ्चमः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पञ्च (प्रातिपदिक) + म (प्रत्यय)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; क्रमवाचक

• नवमः: ninth
• नवमः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: नव (प्रातिपदिक) + म (प्रत्यय)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; क्रमवाचक

• तथा: likewise
• तथा: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चय/तुल्यतासूचक (adverb)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (Hari)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Auspiciousness (śubhatva) is linked to lunar placement (upacaya, 7th) and specific śukla-pakṣa tithis (2nd, 5th, 9th).

Vedantic Theme: Dharma expressed as right timing (kāla) and alignment with cosmic order; kāla as a governing principle for action.

Application: Choose these tithis/conditions for dharmic acts—worship, vows, charity, beginnings—while keeping intention pure.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.61 (jyotiṣa/auspicious time indications)

Characters & Entities

• Hari (Vishnu)
• Candra (Moon)

FAQs

What is the importance of auspicious tithis in the Garuda Purana?

This verse highlights that ritual outcomes are supported by favorable lunar timing, specifically noting certain tithis in the bright fortnight as especially auspicious.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly—by emphasizing correct observance and timing of dharmic rites (vrata, dāna, saṃskāra), it supports merit (puṇya) that benefits one’s spiritual progress.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

When planning worship, vows, or charitable acts, prefer the bright fortnight and consider the 2nd, 5th, or 9th lunar day as recommended auspicious options.