Shloka 51

Acyuta/Vāsudeva Stotra: Avatāra-Salutations, Ritual Totality, Forgiveness Prayer, and Phalaśruti

Devanagari script

स्तोत्रेणानेन यः स्तौति पूजाकाले जगद्घुरुम्

Transliteration

stotreṇānena yaḥ stauti pūjākāle jagadghurum

Translation

Quienquiera que, en el momento del culto, alabe con este himno al Guru del universo—

Word by Word

• स्तोत्रेण: by/with (this) hymn
• स्तोत्रेण: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्तोत्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3), एकवचन

• अनेन: with this
• अनेन: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: इदम् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3), एकवचन; सर्वनाम-विशेषण

• यः: who
• यः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1), एकवचन; सम्बन्धवाचक सर्वनाम

• स्तौति: praises
• स्तौति: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √स्तु (धातु)
• Form: लट् (present), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; परस्मैपद

• पूजाकाले: at the time of worship
• पूजाकाले: Adhikarana (Time/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पूजा + काल (प्रातिपदिके)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (पूजायाः कालः)

• जगद्गुरुम्: the teacher of the world
• जगद्गुरुम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: जगत् + गुरु (प्रातिपदिके)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (जगतः गुरुः)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Stotra recitation at the time of worship is a potent devotional act directed to the Jagadguru (Vishnu).

Vedantic Theme: Upasana (devotional worship) as a purifying discipline that aligns the individual with the Supreme.

Application: Integrate hymn-recitation into daily/regular worship; treat worship-time as a focused, distraction-free offering.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: ritual space (home shrine/temple)

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.234.52-54 (results of recitation)

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu
• Garuda
• Jagadguru

FAQs

What is the importance of stotra-recitation during puja in the Garuda Purana?

This verse highlights that reciting a specific hymn at the time of worship is a direct act of praise to the universal Lord (Jagadguru), making stotra-japa an integral, merit-bearing part of puja.

How does this verse relate to the Garuda Purana’s broader teaching on dharma and devotion?

Even in sections that discuss duties and outcomes, the text repeatedly emphasizes bhakti expressed through correct worship; praising the Lord during puja is presented as a foundational devotional practice that supports dharmic living.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Include a short, consistent stotra in your daily worship and recite it attentively at the start or main offering time, treating the act as conscious praise rather than routine.