Shloka 5

Vashikarana–Stambhana Prayogas and Garbha-Sambhava Yogas

Devanagari script

खञ्जरीटस्य मांसं तु मधुना सह पेषयेत् / ऋतुकालेयोनिलेपात्पुरुषो दासतामियात्

Transliteration

khañjarīṭasya māṃsaṃ tu madhunā saha peṣayet / ṛtukāleyonilepātpuruṣo dāsatāmiyāt

Translation

Si se muele la carne del pequeño pájaro khañjarīṭa junto con miel y se aplica como ungüento vaginal durante el tiempo fértil, el hombre cae en servidumbre, como si fuera un esclavo.

Word by Word

• खञ्जरीटस्य: of the khañjarīṭa (a bird/creature)
• खञ्जरीटस्य: Sambandha (Genitive/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: खञ्जरीट (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति (सम्बन्ध), एकवचन

• मांसम्: meat
• मांसम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मांस (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (कर्म), एकवचन

• तु: indeed/but
• तु: Sambandha (Particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: विरोध/अन्वय-अव्यय (particle: but/indeed)

• मधुना: with honey
• मधुना: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मधु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण), एकवचन

• सह: together with
• सह: Sahartha (Accompaniment/सहार्थ)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: सह (अव्यय)
• Form: सहार्थक-अव्यय (postposition: with)

• पेषयेत्: should grind/pound
• पेषयेत्: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: पिष् (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (optative), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

• ऋतुकालेयोनिलेपात्: from/through smearing on the vagina at the time of menses
• ऋतुकालेयोनिलेपात्: Hetu/Apadana (Cause/Source)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ऋतुकाल + योनि + लेप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति (अपादान/हेतु), एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (ऋतुकाले योनौ लेपः; तस्मात्)

• पुरुषः: a man
• पुरुषः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पुरुष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (कर्ता), एकवचन

• दासताम्: servitude
• दासताम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दासता (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (कर्म), एकवचन

• इयात्: would go/come to (become)
• इयात्: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: इ (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (optative), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Coercion through sexual/ritual means is grave adharma; it degrades both parties and deepens bondage (bandhana).

Vedantic Theme: Kāma when weaponized becomes tamas and saṃsāra-bandha; loss of autonomy mirrors inner enslavement to desire.

Application: Uphold consent and bodily integrity; reject harmful ‘love magic’; cultivate ethical relationships and self-restraint.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bibhatsa

Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka

Geographic Context

Type: private/sexual-ritual space

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.178 (vaśīkaraṇa/strī-puruṣa bandhana recipes)

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu
• Garuda

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the Garuda Purana?

It functions as a cautionary instruction: certain manipulative or occult applications tied to sexuality are portrayed as leading to bondage and loss of autonomy, reflecting a karmic consequence.

How does this verse explain karmic consequence?

The act described is linked to an outcome of “dāsatā” (servitude), symbolizing that harmful, coercive, or adharma-driven practices rebound as personal bondage and diminished freedom.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Avoid coercive, harmful, or exploitative practices in relationships and ritual; choose ethical conduct (dharma) that preserves consent, wellbeing, and personal integrity.