Shloka 10

Devatā-Pratiṣṭhā: Maṇḍapa Construction, Dikpāla Worship, Kalaśa-Abhiṣeka, Nyāsa and Homa Procedures

Devanagari script

न्यग्रोधोदुम्बराश्वत्थबैल्वपालाशखादिराः / तोरणाः पञ्चहस्ताश्च वस्त्रपुष्पाद्यलङ्कृताः

Transliteration

nyagrodhodumbarāśvatthabailvapālāśakhādirāḥ / toraṇāḥ pañcahastāśca vastrapuṣpādyalaṅkṛtāḥ

Translation

ನ್ಯಗ್ರೋಧ, ಉದುಂಬರ, ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥ, ಬಿಲ್ವ, ಪಲಾಶ, ಖದಿರ ಮರಗಳಿಂದ ತೋರಣಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡಬೇಕು; ಅವು ಐದು ಹಸ್ತ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ವಸ್ತ್ರ-ಪುಷ್ಪಾದಿಗಳಿಂದ ಅಲಂಕರಿತವಾಗಿರಬೇಕು।

Word by Word

• न्यग्रोधोदुम्बराश्वत्थबैल्वपालाशखादिराः: (made of) banyan, udumbara, aśvattha, bilva, palāśa, and khadira (wood)
• न्यग्रोधोदुम्बराश्वत्थबैल्वपालाशखादिराः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: न्यग्रोध + उदुम्बर + अश्वत्थ + बैल्व + पालाश + खादिर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा बहुवचन; इतरेतर-द्वन्द्वः (nyagrodha-udumbara-aśvattha-bailva-pālāśa-khādira)

• तोरणाः: archways/toranas
• तोरणाः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तोरण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा बहुवचन

• पञ्चहस्ताः: five cubits (in measure)
• पञ्चहस्ताः: Karta (Subject-qualifier/कर्तृविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पञ्च + हस्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा बहुवचन; द्विगु-समासः (पञ्च हस्ताः प्रमाणम्)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय, समुच्चयार्थक

• वस्त्रपुष्पाद्यलङ्कृताः: adorned with cloth, flowers, etc.
• वस्त्रपुष्पाद्यलङ्कृताः: Karta (Subject-qualifier/कर्तृविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वस्त्र + पुष्प + आदि + अलङ्कृत (√कृ + अलम्, क्त)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा बहुवचन; क्त-प्रत्ययान्त विशेषणम्; तत्पुरुषः (वस्त्र-पुष्प-आदि-भिः अलङ्कृताः)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Material selection in ritual is symbolic: sattvic, sacred substances support auspiciousness and protection.

Vedantic Theme: Guṇa-sāmya: choosing pure supports (upakaraṇa-śuddhi) aids mental purity and devotion.

Application: Choose ethically and symbolically appropriate materials for sacred/community spaces; let design reinforce values (beauty, cleanliness, reverence).

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: toraṇa / dvāra-bandha

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.48 (toraṇa, dvāra, maṇḍapa-alaṅkāra)

FAQs

What is the importance of torana (ceremonial gateway) in Garuda Purana death rituals?

This verse treats the torana as a prescribed, auspicious ritual feature—constructed from specific sacred woods and decorated with cloth and flowers—indicating orderly, dharmic performance of rites.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul in Garuda Purana?

Indirectly: it focuses on correct external arrangements of rites, implying that proper ritual conduct supports the deceased’s post-death journey by maintaining sacred order and merit (puṇya) around the transition.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

When performing funeral or śrāddha-related observances, prioritize cleanliness, sanctity, and traditional decorum—simple decorations and reverent setup can reflect the intent of the scripture even when exact materials are unavailable.