Shloka 32

Gaṇapati-Mantra Siddhi, Vighna-Nivāraṇa Rites, Vśīkaraṇa-Style Applications, and Cikitsā

Therapeutic Formulas

Devanagari script

तन्मूत्रं सङ्खनाभिश्च चन्दनं घर्षयेत्ततः / एभिश्च वर्तिकां कृत्वा त्वक्षिणी चाञ्जयेत्ततः

Transliteration

tanmūtraṃ saṅkhanābhiśca candanaṃ gharṣayettataḥ / ebhiśca vartikāṃ kṛtvā tvakṣiṇī cāñjayettataḥ

Translation

Ensuite, avec cette urine, mêlée à la poudre de conque (śaṅkha) et au santal, qu’on broie soigneusement. De ce mélange, on façonne une petite pâte, puis on l’applique en onguent (añjana) sur les yeux.

Word by Word

• tat: that
• tat: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: tad (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन (Neuter, Nom./Acc., Singular) — विशेषणरूपेण

• mūtram: urine
• mūtram: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: mūtra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन (Neuter, Nom./Acc., Singular)

• śaṅkhanābhiḥ: with conch-shell navels (a kind of ingredient)
• śaṅkhanābhiḥ: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śaṅkhanābhi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया, बहुवचन (Feminine, Instrumental, Plural)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• candanaṃ: sandalwood
• candanaṃ: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: candana (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन (Neuter, Accusative, Singular)

• gharṣayet: should grind/rub
• gharṣayet: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: gharṣ (धातु)
• Form: लोट्, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन (Imperative, 3rd person, Singular) — परस्मैपद

• tataḥ: thereafter
• tataḥ: Adhikarana (Context/अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tataḥ (अव्यय)
• Form: काल/क्रमवाचक-अव्यय (adverb: thereafter)

• ebhiḥ: with these
• ebhiḥ: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: idam (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया, बहुवचन (Masc./Neut., Instrumental, Plural)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• vartikāṃ: a wick/pellet (collyrium stick)
• vartikāṃ: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vartikā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन (Feminine, Accusative, Singular)

• kṛtvā: having made
• kṛtvā: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: kṛ (धातु)
• Form: क्त्वान्त-अव्ययकृदन्त (absolutive/gerund)

• tu: then
• tu: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tu (अव्यय)
• Form: अवधारण/विरोधबोधक-अव्यय (particle: then/indeed)

• akṣiṇī: (both) eyes
• akṣiṇī: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: akṣi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, द्विवचन (Neuter, Accusative, Dual)

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• añjayet: should apply (as collyrium)
• añjayet: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: añj (धातु)
• Form: लोट्, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन (Imperative, 3rd person, Singular) — परस्मैपद

• tataḥ: thereafter
• tataḥ: Adhikarana (Context/अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tataḥ (अव्यय)
• Form: काल/क्रमवाचक-अव्यय (adverb: thereafter)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Care of the body and senses as a supportive duty (upakara) for righteous living.

Vedantic Theme: Sharira as sadhana-upakarana (instrument for practice); sattvika maintenance enabling higher pursuits.

Application: Prepare the described anjana (collyrium/ointment) carefully and apply to the eyes with cleanliness and moderation.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.185 (Ayurveda/auṣadha-prayoga section continuing through 1.185.33–36)

Characters & Entities

• Lord Vishnu
• Garuda

FAQs

What is the importance of this anointment (añjana) instruction in the Garuda Purana?

This verse gives a precise, step-by-step ritual/medicinal preparation—grinding specific substances into a paste and applying it to the eyes—showing the text’s emphasis on practical procedures alongside spiritual teaching.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana themes like purification and dharmic practice?

By prescribing a controlled preparation and application, it frames bodily care and purification as part of disciplined dharmic conduct, where correct method (vidhi) matters.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat it as a reminder to follow authentic guidance and proper method in any ritual or health practice; for actual eye treatments today, rely on qualified medical advice rather than self-preparing traditional compounds.