Shloka 39
Nakṣatra-Devatā Enumeration and Muhūrta Rules for Travel, Rites, and Yogas
पूर्वफल्गुनी शुक्रे च स्वातिश्चैव शनैश्वरे / एतै चामृतयोगाः स्युः सर्वकार्यप्रसाधकाः
pūrvaphalgunī śukre ca svātiścaiva śanaiśvare / etai cāmṛtayogāḥ syuḥ sarvakāryaprasādhakāḥ
പൂർവഫൽഗുനി ശുക്രനോടും സ്വാതി ശനൈശ്ചരനോടും ചേർന്നാൽ—ഇവ ‘അമൃതയോഗങ്ങൾ’ എന്നു വിളിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു; എല്ലാ കാര്യങ്ങളും സഫലമാക്കുന്ന മംഗളസംയോഗങ്ങൾ ആകുന്നു।
Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Certain nakṣatra–graha pairings generate ‘Amṛta-yoga’ that supports the completion of all works (sarva-kārya-prasādhaka).
Vedantic Theme: Skill in action (kauśala) includes choosing conducive conditions; auspicious timing as a dharmic aid within worldly life.
Application: Prefer initiating important tasks when Pūrvaphalgunī aligns with Venus or Svātī aligns with Saturn; treat as prime muhūrta windows.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: temporal/astrological (nakshatra + graha conjunction)
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.59.35–37 (avoidance yogas); Garuda Purana 1.59 (muhūrta prescriptions)
FAQs
This verse defines specific nakṣatra–graha pairings as Amṛta-yogas and states they are highly auspicious for ensuring success in undertakings, guiding practitioners in choosing favorable timing (muhūrta).
This particular verse does not describe the soul’s journey or after-death states; it focuses on auspicious astrological combinations used to support worldly and ritual actions through proper timing.
Use the idea of selecting favorable timing: schedule important vows, ceremonies, initiations, or major commitments when traditionally auspicious combinations are present, alongside ethical intent and disciplined action.