Shloka 31

Aśva–Gaja Āyurveda: Marks, Defects, Wounds, Doṣa-Therapy, and Protective Rites

Devanagari script

होमाद्यै रक्षया विप्रभोजनैर्बलिकर्मणा / शान्त्योपसर्गशान्तिः स्याद्धरीतक्यादिकल्पतः

Transliteration

homādyai rakṣayā viprabhojanairbalikarmaṇā / śāntyopasargaśāntiḥ syāddharītakyādikalpataḥ

Translation

Par des rites tels que le homa (offrande au feu), des observances de protection, le repas offert aux brahmanes et l’accomplissement des offrandes bali, s’obtient l’apaisement des troubles afflictifs—selon les procédés prescrits, à commencer par la harītakī et les remèdes apparentés.

Word by Word

• होमाद्यैः: by homa and the like
• होमाद्यैः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: होम (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/तृतीया), बहुवचन; आदि-तत्पुरुष (होमः आदिः येषां तैः = by homa etc.)

• रक्षया: by protection/guarding rites
• रक्षया: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रक्षा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/तृतीया), एकवचन

• विप्रभोजनैः: by feeding brāhmaṇas
• विप्रभोजनैः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विप्र (प्रातिपदिक) + भोजन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/तृतीया), बहुवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (विप्राणां भोजनैः = by feeding brāhmaṇas)

• बलिकर्मणा: by the act of offering bali
• बलिकर्मणा: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: बलि (प्रातिपदिक) + कर्मन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/तृतीया), एकवचन; तत्पुरुष (बलिः कर्म यस्मिन्/बलिकर्म)

• शान्त्या: by pacification (rite)
• शान्त्या: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शान्ति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/तृतीया), एकवचन

• उपसर्गशान्तिः: pacification of the affliction
• उपसर्गशान्तिः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: उपसर्ग (प्रातिपदिक) + शान्ति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (उपसर्गस्य शान्तिः = pacification of affliction)

• स्यात्: should be/comes about
• स्यात्: Kriya (Predicate/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √अस् (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Optative), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; परस्मैपद

• हरीतक्यादिकल्पतः: according to the harītakī etc. preparation
• हरीतक्यादिकल्पतः: Hetu/Pramana (According to/प्रमाण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: हरीतकी (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक) + कल्प (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी (5th/पञ्चमी), एकवचन; तत्पुरुष (हरीतकी-आदि-कल्पः) + तसिल्-अर्थ (कल्पतः = according to the preparation)

Speaker

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

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Calamity is met with śānti: harmonizing action combining ritual, charity/feeding, and practical remedies.

Vedantic Theme: Karma-kāṇḍa as upāya for citta-prasāda and loka-saṅgraha; integrating daiva and puruṣakāra.

Application: Perform homa, protective observances, feed brāhmaṇas, and offer bali; apply prescribed remedy-procedures beginning with harītakī to pacify upasarga.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.201.30 (upasarga omen); Garuda Purana 1.201.27–29 (remedy formulations as part of response)

Characters & Entities

• Brahmins (Vipras)

FAQs

What is the importance of shanti (pacification) rituals in the Garuda Purana?

This verse states that disturbances (upasarga) are calmed through specific dharmic acts—homa, protective rites, feeding Brahmins, and bali offerings—performed according to proper prescriptions.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana guidance on suffering and obstacles?

It frames suffering-like disturbances as manageable through sanctioned ritual and remedial procedures (kalpa), emphasizing disciplined observance rather than fear or superstition.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Undertake sincere, ethical remedial acts—charity/feeding, prayerful offerings, and protective disciplines—following authentic guidance, as a way to restore steadiness and reduce harmful influences.