Shloka 2

Devanagari script

विवाहोत्सर्जनं श्राद्धं नान्दीमुखमुपक्रमेत् / कुर्याद्भुवश्च संस्कारानग्निस्थापनमेव च

Transliteration

vivāhotsarjanaṃ śrāddhaṃ nāndīmukhamupakramet / kuryādbhuvaśca saṃskārānagnisthāpanameva ca

Translation

വിവാഹാദി ശുഭകർമ്മാവസരത്തിൽ ചെയ്ത ശ്രാദ്ധത്തോടെ നാന്ദീമുഖകർമ്മം ആരംഭിക്കണം. ഭൂമിയിൽ സംസ്കാരങ്ങൾ നിർവഹിച്ചു പവിത്ര അഗ്നിയും സ്ഥാപിക്കണം।

Word by Word

• vivāhotsarjanam: the release ritual (similar to marriage)
• vivāhotsarjanam: Karma (Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: vivāhotsarjana (विवाहोत्सर्जन)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative, Singular (Context: Utsarjana similar to Vivaha)

• śrāddham: Shraddha rite
• śrāddham: Karma (Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śrāddha (श्राद्ध)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative, Singular

• nāndīmukham: Nandi-mukha (ancestor worship for prosperity)
• nāndīmukham: Visheshana (Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: nāndīmukha (नान्दीमुख)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative, Singular (Qualifying Shraddha)

• upakramet: should begin/undertake
• upakramet: Kriya (Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: upakram (उपक्रम्)
• Form: Vidhilin Lakara (Optative), Parasmaipada, Prathama Purusha, Ekavachana

• kuryāt: should perform
• kuryāt: Kriya (Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: kṛ (कृ)
• Form: Vidhilin Lakara (Optative), Parasmaipada, Prathama Purusha, Ekavachana

• bhuvaḥ: of the earth/ground
• bhuvaḥ: Sambandha (Relation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bhū (भू)
• Form: Feminine, Genitive, Singular

• ca: and
• ca: Connector
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (च)
• Form: Conjunction

• saṃskārān: purificatory rites
• saṃskārān: Karma (Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: saṃskāra (संस्कार)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative, Plural

• agnisthāpanam: installation of fire
• agnisthāpanam: Karma (Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: agnisthāpana (अग्निस्थापन)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative, Singular

• eva: indeed/also
• eva: Emphasis
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: eva (एव)
• Form: Particle

• ca: and
• ca: Connector
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (च)
• Form: Conjunction

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Shraddha Ritual

Ritual Type: Parvana

Beneficiary: Pitr

Timing: Before auspicious saṃskāras such as marriage; at the commencement (upakrama) of Nāndīmukha.

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Auspicious ceremonies (like marriage) should be preceded by Nāndīmukha-śrāddha and proper saṃskāras including establishing sacred fire.

Vedantic Theme: Gṛhastha-dharma as a purifier of intention and action; honoring pitṛs and agni as supports for righteous living.

Application: Before major auspicious events, perform Nāndīmukha śrāddha, prepare the ritual ground, and establish agni with qualified officiants.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: household/ritual ground (gṛha/vedi)

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana ritual sections on Nāndīmukha and śrāddha preliminaries; Following verses 2.41.3–2.41.5 detailing agni placement and homa steps

Characters & Entities

• Pitris
• Agni

FAQs

What is the importance of Nāndīmukha śrāddha in the Garuda Purana?

This verse places Nāndīmukha as an auspicious śrāddha to be commenced in connection with joyful saṃskāras like marriage, emphasizing honoring the Pitṛs even during celebratory rites.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana teachings on post-death rites?

In the Preta Kanda’s ritual framework, śrāddha is central to supporting the departed and maintaining Pitṛ obligations; this verse specifies a special, auspicious form (Nāndīmukha) and the required ritual setup such as saṃskāras and establishing the sacred fire.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

When performing major family rites (especially marriage), include respectful ancestral remembrance (śrāddha/Nāndīmukha as per tradition) and ensure rituals are done with proper preparation and sanctified fire, reflecting continuity of dharma and gratitude to forebears.