Shloka 12
Snāna-Śauca Krama: Varuṇa–Āpaḥ Mantras, Aghamarṣaṇa, Sūrya-Upasthāna, and Sarva-Tarpaṇa
ततो ऽवृघृष्य पात्राणि निमज्योन्मज्य वै शनैः / गोमयेन विलिप्याथ मानस्तोक इत्यृचा
tato 'vṛghṛṣya pātrāṇi nimajyonmajya vai śanaiḥ / gomayena vilipyātha mānastoka ityṛcā
പിന്നീട് ഉരയ്ക്കാതെ പാത്രങ്ങൾ പതുക്കെ വീണ്ടും വീണ്ടും മുങ്ങിച്ച് ഉയർത്തണം; തുടർന്ന് ഗോമായം കൊണ്ട് ലേപനം ചെയ്ത് ‘മാനസ്തോക…’ എന്ന ഋച ജപിക്കണം।
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda)
Concept: Instrumental purity (upakaraṇa-śuddhi) is part of dharma; the vessel must be fit (yogya) for offerings and mantra.
Vedantic Theme: Attention to means (sādhana-śuddhi) supports purity of intention; disciplined action reduces rajas/tamas in ritual mind.
Application: Keep worship tools clean and dedicated; cleanse gently (avoid damage), then sanctify with culturally appropriate purifiers; maintain a separate set for sacred use.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Type: ritual workspace
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.214 (sequence: bodily purification → mantra → bathing → vessel purification)
FAQs
This verse prescribes a specific śauca method—gentle immersion and removal followed by gomaya-smearing with a Vedic ṛk—showing that post-ritual purity is maintained through scripturally sanctioned procedures, not arbitrary cleaning.
It forms part of the practical protocol surrounding antyeṣṭi and related observances, ensuring that objects used in rites connected to death are ritually restored to purity through mantra and traditional purificants.
Follow established, respectful purification steps for sacred items used in rites, emphasizing careful handling, cleanliness aligned with tradition, and a mindful attitude (mantra/intent) rather than harsh or careless treatment.