Shloka 25

Devanagari script

स्नानाचमनजप्येषु रक्षामन्त्रक्रियाविधौ / ददद्भिर्गोहिरण्यानि कुर्वद्भिः साधनानि च

Transliteration

snānācamanajapyeṣu rakṣāmantrakriyāvidhau / dadadbhirgohiraṇyāni kurvadbhiḥ sādhanāni ca

Translation

In acts such as bathing, ācāmana (sipping sanctified water), and japa, and in the prescribed procedure of protective rites performed with mantras—also among those who give cows and gold, and those who undertake the required sādhanas.

Word by Word

• स्नान: in baths
• स्नान: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्नान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/सप्तमी), बहुवचन (Plural) (समासपूर्वपद)

• आचमन: in sipping (ritual)
• आचमन: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आचमन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/सप्तमी), बहुवचन (Plural) (समासपूर्वपद)

• जप्येषु: in acts fit for recitation (japa)
• जप्येषु: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: जप्य (प्रातिपदिक; जप् (धातु) + यत्)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/सप्तमी), बहुवचन (Plural)

• रक्षा: protection
• रक्षा: Sambandha (Compound-member/समास)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रक्षा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (समासपूर्वपद)

• मन्त्र: mantra
• मन्त्र: Sambandha (Compound-member/समास)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मन्त्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग (समासमध्यपद)

• क्रिया: rite/action
• क्रिया: Sambandha (Compound-member/समास)
• Type: Noun
• Root: क्रिया (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (समासमध्यपद)

• विधौ: in the procedure of protective mantra-rites
• विधौ: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विधि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/सप्तमी), एकवचन (Singular); समास: रक्षा-मन्त्र-क्रिया-विधि (षष्ठी/तत्पुरुष-प्रधान)

• ददद्भिः: by those giving
• ददद्भिः: Kartr (Agent-instrumental/कर्ता)
• Type: Verb
• Root: दा (धातु)
• Form: वर्तमानकाले शतृ-प्रत्ययान्त कृदन्त (Present active participle), पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/तृतीया), बहुवचन

• गो: cows
• गो: Sambandha (Compound-member/समास)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गो (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (समासपूर्वपद)

• हिरण्यानि: cows and gold
• हिरण्यानि: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: हिरण्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), बहुवचन (Plural); समाहार-द्वन्द्व: गो + हिरण्य

• कुर्वद्भिः: by those doing/making
• कुर्वद्भिः: Kartr (Agent-instrumental/कर्ता)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु)
• Form: वर्तमानकाले शतृ-प्रत्ययान्त कृदन्त (Present active participle), पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/तृतीया), बहुवचन

• साधनानि: means/implements
• साधनानि: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: साधन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), बहुवचन (Plural)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Conjunction/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय (conjunction)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Ritual purity (snana, acamana), mantra-japa, protective rites, and dana (cows, gold) function as sadhanas producing protection and merit.

Vedantic Theme: Karma-kanda as chitta-shuddhi (purification) supporting higher knowledge/devotion.

Application: Maintain daily purification and mantra practice; combine spiritual discipline with ethical giving and responsible ritual observance.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: vira

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana ritual/protective instructions in the same section (1.71)

FAQs

What is the importance of snāna, ācamana, and japa in the Garuda Purana?

This verse groups them as core purificatory and devotional acts that support correct ritual performance and spiritual protection.

How does this verse relate to protective rites (rakṣā-mantra) in Garuda Purana?

It explicitly mentions following the proper kriyā-vidhi (procedure) for rakṣā-mantra actions, indicating that protection is linked to disciplined, rule-based practice rather than mere recitation.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Maintain basic purity and consistency (cleanliness, mindful daily recitation), follow authentic procedures for rituals, and pair spiritual practice with charity (supporting others through meaningful giving).