Shloka 6

Sat-saṅga, Dharma-Nīti, Karma-Phala, Śauca, and Vairāgya

Overcoming Grief

Devanagari script

यथाक्रमेण पुष्पेभ्यश्चिनुते मधु षट्पदः / तथा वित्तमु पादाय राजा कुर्वीत सञ्चयम्

Transliteration

yathākrameṇa puṣpebhyaścinute madhu ṣaṭpadaḥ / tathā vittamu pādāya rājā kurvīta sañcayam

Translation

蜂が花々から順に、少しずつ蜜を集めるように、王もまた財を段階的に取り立て、国庫を蓄え満たすべきである。

Word by Word

• यथा: as
• यथा: सम्बन्ध (Correlation)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: यथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (Correlative adverb)

• क्रमेण: in order, gradually
• क्रमेण: करण (Manner)
• Type: Noun
• Root: क्रम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• पुष्पेभ्यः: from flowers
• पुष्पेभ्यः: अपादान (Source)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पुष्प (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, पञ्चमी-विभक्ति (Ablative/5th), बहुवचन

• चिनुते: collects/gathers
• चिनुते: क्रिया
• Type: Verb
• Root: चि (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; आत्मनेपद

• मधु: honey
• मधु: कर्म
• Type: Noun
• Root: मधु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• षट्पदः: bee (six-footed one)
• षट्पदः: कर्ता
• Type: Noun
• Root: षट् + पद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; बहुव्रीहि (षट् पदानि यस्य)

• तथा: so, likewise
• तथा: सम्बन्ध
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (Correlative adverb)

• वित्तम्: wealth
• वित्तम्: कर्म
• Type: Noun
• Root: वित्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• उपादाय: having taken/obtained
• उपादाय: पूर्वक्रिया (Prior action)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: उप-आ-दा (धातु)
• Form: क्त्वा-प्रत्ययान्त अव्यय (Gerund/Absolutive)

• राजा: king
• राजा: कर्ता
• Type: Noun
• Root: राजन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• कुर्वीत: should make/do
• कुर्वीत: क्रिया
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ्-लकार (Optative), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; परस्मैपद

• सञ्चयम्: accumulation, storing
• सञ्चयम्: कर्म
• Type: Noun
• Root: सञ्चय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Wealth should be collected gradually and systematically, avoiding sudden burdens; prudent treasury-building.

Vedantic Theme: Moderation (madhyama-marga) and restraint; aligning human policy with natural rhythms.

Application: Implement phased revenue plans; build reserves steadily; avoid shock policies that destabilize society.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: realm of governance and economy

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana niti: measured conduct and avoidance of excess (thematic parallel)

FAQs

What is the importance of gradual wealth collection in the Garuda Purana?

This verse advises that a ruler should build resources steadily and methodically—like a bee gathering honey—so governance remains stable and aligned with dharma rather than driven by greed or sudden exactions.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

It does not directly describe the soul’s journey; instead, it belongs to Ācāra (right conduct) teachings, showing how disciplined, dharmic action in life supports social order and reduces harmful karma.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Practice disciplined saving and ethical earning—accumulate resources step by step without harming others, and keep reserves for duties, emergencies, and charitable obligations.