Shloka 12

Mahālakṣmī’s Forms, Brahmā’s Fourfold Origin, Vāyu’s Names and Soteriology, and Bhāratī’s Manifestations

Devanagari script

जयन्ती वृषभस्यैव पत्नी संपरिकीर्तिता / विदेहपुत्री सीता तु रामभार्या प्रकीर्तिता

Transliteration

jayantī vṛṣabhasyaiva patnī saṃparikīrtitā / videhaputrī sītā tu rāmabhāryā prakīrtitā

Translation

ຊະຍັນຕີ ເປັນທີ່ຮູ້ຈັກດີວ່າເປັນພຣະຍາຂອງວຶສະພະ. ແລະ ສີຕາ ທິດາແຫ່ງວິເທຫະ ເປັນທີ່ສັນລະເສີນວ່າເປັນພຣະມະເຫສີຂອງຣາມະ.

Word by Word

• जयन्ती: Jayantī
• जयन्ती: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: जयन्ती (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• वृषभस्य: of Vṛṣabha
• वृषभस्य: Shashthi-sambandha (षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वृषभ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी, एकवचन

• एव: indeed
• एव: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Emphasis)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एव (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; अवधारण-निपात (particle: indeed/only)

• पत्नी: wife
• पत्नी: Karta (कर्ता/Subject; apposition)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पत्नी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• संपरिकीर्तिता: is fully proclaimed/called
• संपरिकीर्तिता: Karma (कर्म/Object of ‘is proclaimed’)
• Type: Verb
• Root: सम् + परि + कीर्त् (धातु)
• Form: कृदन्त (क्त/PPP), स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; कर्मणि प्रयोगः

• विदेहपुत्री: daughter of Videha
• विदेहपुत्री: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विदेह + पुत्री (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (विदेहस्य पुत्री)

• सीता: Sītā
• सीता: Karta (कर्ता/Subject; apposition)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सीता (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• तु: indeed/but
• तु: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Discourse particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; निपात (particle: but/indeed)

• रामभार्या: Rāma's wife
• रामभार्या: Karta (कर्ता/Subject; apposition)
• Type: Noun
• Root: राम + भार्या (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (रामस्य भार्या)

• प्रकीर्तिता: is proclaimed/called
• प्रकीर्तिता: Karma (कर्म/Object of ‘is proclaimed’)
• Type: Verb
• Root: प्र + कीर्त् (धातु)
• Form: कृदन्त (क्त/PPP), स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; कर्मणि प्रयोगः

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Remembering avatāra-līlā through names, spouses, and lineages stabilizes devotion and dharmic ideals (Sītā as fidelity/purity).

Vedantic Theme: Saguna-brahman accessible through nāma-rūpa and līlā; dharma embodied in avatāra narratives.

Application: Use nāma-smaraṇa and kathā-śravaṇa (Rāma–Sītā) to cultivate fidelity, courage, and ethical steadiness in relationships.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: kingdom/city-region

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana (general): avatāra-nāma lists and Viṣṇu-bhakti passages that recommend remembrance of divine forms and associates

Characters & Entities

• Jayanti
• Vrishabha
• Sita
• Rama
• Videha

FAQs

What is the importance of naming Jayantī, Vṛṣabha, Sītā, and Rāma in this Garuda Purana verse?

The verse functions as an identificatory statement—linking renowned figures to their spouses and lineages—supporting Purāṇic cataloging and devotional remembrance.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana themes like dharma or spiritual practice?

By affirming well-known dhārmic exemplars (Rāma–Sītā) and correct lineage identifiers, it reinforces smṛti (sacred recollection) and the Purāṇic method of teaching through recognized names and relationships.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Use the verse for mindful remembrance of dhārmic ideals—truth, fidelity, and righteous conduct—associated with Rāma and Sītā, and maintain accuracy when reciting or studying Purāṇic genealogies.