Shloka 67
Pitṛ-Stuti, Tarpaṇa, and the Ritual Power of Recitation in Śrāddha
मन्वन्तराधिपो धीमांस्त्वन्नाम्नैवोपलक्षितः / रुचे ! रौच्य इति ख्यातिं प्रयास्यति जगत्त्रये
manvantarādhipo dhīmāṃstvannāmnaivopalakṣitaḥ / ruce ! raucya iti khyātiṃ prayāsyati jagattraye
O Ruci! The wise ruler of the Manvantara—distinguished precisely by your name—will attain renown in all the three worlds as ‘Raucya’.
Lord Vishnu (narrating genealogical/cosmic order to Garuda)
Concept: Name and lineage as carriers of dharmic function; righteous rulership (manvantara-adhipatya) is a cosmic office tied to merit and blessing.
Vedantic Theme: Kāla (cosmic time) and niyati (order) shaping roles; individuality (nāma-rūpa) serving dharma within the larger Brahman-grounded cosmos.
Application: Treat reputation as a byproduct of duty; cultivate qualities worthy of one’s name/family legacy; lead with wisdom and restraint.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: cosmic scope
Related Themes: Garuda Purana: vaṃśa/creation narratives where sages’ lineages produce rulers (contextual linkage)
FAQs
This verse highlights how Manvantara rulers are identified and remembered through lineage-based names, reflecting the Purana’s mapping of cosmic time and governance across the three worlds.
It does not directly address the soul’s post-death journey; instead, it situates the teaching within cosmic chronology (Manvantaras), a framework the Purana uses to contextualize dharma and results of actions across ages.
It encourages awareness of lineage, responsibility, and reputation—how one’s identity and actions can shape enduring recognition in society and tradition.