Shloka 82
Dharma–Adharma Marks; Daśāha, Piṇḍa Formation, Śrāddha Calendar, Śayyā-dāna, and Sapiṇḍīkaraṇa Rules
दत्त्वैवं तल्पममलं क्षमाप्य च विसर्जयेत् / तथा चैकादशाहे तु विधिरेष प्रकीर्तितः
dattvaivaṃ talpamamalaṃ kṣamāpya ca visarjayet / tathā caikādaśāhe tu vidhireṣa prakīrtitaḥ
ഇങ്ങനെ നിർമലമായ ശയ്യ ദാനം ചെയ്ത്, ക്ഷമ യാചിച്ച്, തുടർന്ന് വിധി വിസർജ്ജിച്ച് (സമാപിപ്പിച്ച്) വിടണം. ഏകാദശാഹകർമ്മത്തിനുള്ള വിധി ഇതാണെന്ന് പ്രസ്താവിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു।
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Ritual Type: Ekoddishta
Beneficiary: Pitr
Timing: Ekādaśāha (eleventh day after death).
Concept: Ritual acts must conclude with humility and kṣamā-prārthanā; proper timing (ekādaśāha) and clean gifting uphold dharma.
Vedantic Theme: Śauca and antaḥkaraṇa-śuddhi: acknowledging fallibility and seeking forgiveness reduces ego and refines intention.
Application: After completing rites, explicitly ask forgiveness for omissions/errors, then formally conclude; observe prescribed timing for post-death ceremonies.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: ritual space
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 2.34 (ekādaśāha-vidhi conclusion and visarjana); Garuda Purana śrāddha-vidhi sections that include kṣamā-prārthanā and visarjana (general thematic link)
FAQs
This verse states that the eleventh-day ceremony has a defined procedure: perform the prescribed gift (such as a pure bed), seek forgiveness for any ritual lapses, and formally conclude the rite.
By emphasizing correct completion of the eleventh-day rite and a closing act of repentance, the verse supports the idea that orderly, dharmic rites help remove obstacles and ensure the post-death observances are properly sealed.
Complete memorial/ritual duties conscientiously, include a sincere request for forgiveness for mistakes, and end the ceremony respectfully—prioritizing purity, humility, and closure.