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Shloka 7

Upanayana Timing, Brahmacarya Rules, Ācamana & Sandhyā Observance

Devanagari script

त्रिः प्राश्यापो द्विरुन्मृज्य खान्याद्भिः समुपस्पृशेत् / अद्भिस्तु प्रकृतिस्थाभिर्हेनाभिः फेनबुहुदैः

Transliteration

triḥ prāśyāpo dvirunmṛjya khānyādbhiḥ samupaspṛśet / adbhistu prakṛtisthābhirhenābhiḥ phenabuhudaiḥ

Translation

Après avoir bu l’eau trois fois et s’être essuyé la bouche deux fois, on doit accomplir l’ācāmana en touchant d’eau les ouvertures des sens. Qu’on le fasse avec une eau à l’état naturel : limpide, sans écume mêlée et sans mousse excessive.

Word by Word
त्रिःthrice
त्रिः:
Adverbial (क्रियाविशेषण)
TypeIndeclinable
Rootत्रिः (अव्यय)
Formअव्यय; संख्यावाचक क्रियाविशेषण (numeral adverb)
प्राश्यhaving sipped
प्राश्य:
Purvakala (पूर्वकाल)
TypeIndeclinable
Root√प्रश् (प्रश् धातु) → प्राश्य (कृदन्त, ल्यप्/क्त्वान्त)
Formल्यप् (absolutive/gerund), अव्ययभाव; ‘having sipped’
आपःwater
आपः:
Karma (Object/कर्म)
TypeNoun
Rootअप्/आप् (प्रातिपदिक)
Formस्त्रीलिङ्ग (बहुवचन-प्रयोग), प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), बहुवचन
द्विःtwice
द्विः:
Adverbial (क्रियाविशेषण)
TypeIndeclinable
Rootद्विः (अव्यय)
Formअव्यय; संख्यावाचक क्रियाविशेषण
उन्मृज्यhaving wiped/cleansed
उन्मृज्य:
Purvakala (पूर्वकाल)
TypeIndeclinable
Rootउद् + √मृज् (मृज् धातु) → उन्मृज्य (कृदन्त, ल्यप्)
Formल्यप् (absolutive/gerund), अव्ययभाव; ‘having wiped/cleansed’
खानिthe (bodily) openings
खानि:
Karma (Object/कर्म)
TypeNoun
Rootख (प्रातिपदिक)
Formनपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd), बहुवचन; ‘openings’ (eyes, nostrils etc.)
अद्भिःwith water
अद्भिः:
Karana (Instrument/करण)
TypeNoun
Rootअप्/आप् (प्रातिपदिक)
Formस्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), बहुवचन
समुपस्पृशेत्should perform ācamana properly
समुपस्पृशेत्:
Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
TypeVerb
Rootसम् + उप + √स्पृश् (स्पृश् धातु)
Formविधिलिङ् (Optative), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन
अद्भिःwith waters
अद्भिः:
Karana (Instrument/करण)
TypeNoun
Rootअप्/आप् (प्रातिपदिक)
Formस्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), बहुवचन
तुbut / indeed
तु:
Discourse particle (निपात)
TypeIndeclinable
Rootतु (अव्यय)
Formअव्यय; विरोध/विशेषार्थक निपात (particle: but/indeed)
प्रकृतिस्थाभिःwith (water) in its natural (clean) state
प्रकृतिस्थाभिः:
Karana (Instrument/करण)
TypeAdjective
Rootप्रकृति + स्थ (प्रातिपदिक)
Formस्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), बहुवचन; विशेषण—प्रकृतौ स्थिता (in natural state, clean/unsullied)
हेनाभिःwith scum/foam
हेनाभिः:
Karana (Instrument/करण)
TypeNoun
Rootहेना (प्रातिपदिक)
Formस्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), बहुवचन; ‘foam/scum’ (impure froth)
फेनबुहुदैःwith much foam
फेनबुहुदैः:
Karana (Instrument/करण)
TypeAdjective
Rootफेन + बहुद (प्रातिपदिक)
Formपुंलिङ्ग/नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), बहुवचन; विशेषण—फेनः बहुधा/बहु यस्मिन् (much-foamy)
Speaker

Lord Viṣṇu (in dialogue instruction to Garuḍa/Vinātā-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Proper ācāmana sequence (three sips, two wipes, then touching sense-openings) using clean, naturally clear water without foam/excess froth.

Vedantic Theme: External order supports internal sattva; disciplined procedure reduces rajas/tamas before sacred acts.

Application: Before prayer or study: sip water thrice, wipe mouth twice, then touch eyes/ears/nose etc. with wet fingers; ensure water is clean and uncontaminated (avoid bubbly/soapy/impure water).

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: river/well/household vessel (implied)

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.94.5 (posture/direction); Garuda Purana 1.94.6 (kara-tīrthas); Garuda Purana 1.94.8 (gradation of purification)

FAQs

This verse treats ācamana as a required act of śauca (ritual cleanliness): sip water in a prescribed manner and purify the sense-openings, making one fit for prayer, japa, and other rites.

It does not describe the soul’s journey directly; instead, it lays the ritual-dharma foundation—purity and correct practice—that the Garuda Purana repeatedly presents as supportive of spiritual discipline and auspicious outcomes.

Before worship or meditation, follow a simple purification routine: sip clean water mindfully, maintain bodily cleanliness, and use uncontaminated water—emphasizing intention, hygiene, and readiness for sacred action.

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