Shloka 111

Vṛṣotsarga (Bull-Release Gift): Procedure, Merit, and Narratives on Dharma, Karma, and Liberation

Devanagari script

ममापि परमाश्चर्यं सन्तोषश्च महानभूत् / अतस्ते साधुसङ्गत्या भक्त्या च परमात्मनः

Transliteration

mamāpi paramāścaryaṃ santoṣaśca mahānabhūt / ataste sādhusaṅgatyā bhaktyā ca paramātmanaḥ

Translation

എനിക്കും പരമ അത്ഭുതവും മഹത്തായ സന്തോഷവും ഉണ്ടായി. അതുകൊണ്ട് നിനക്ക് ഇത് സാധുസംഗവും പരമാത്മാവിനോടുള്ള ഭക്തിയും മൂലമാണ് ലഭിച്ചത്.

Word by Word

• मम: of me/my
• मम: Sambandha (Possessor/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अस्मद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: उत्तमपुरुष-सर्वनाम, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, एकवचन — Genitive singular

• अपि: also
• अपि: Sambandha/Emphasis (सम्बन्ध/निपात)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अपि (अव्यय)
• Form: निपात (additive particle)

• परम: supreme/great
• परम: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: परम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन — Accusative singular (qualifying आश्चर्यम्)

• आश्चर्यम्: wonder
• आश्चर्यम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आश्चर्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन — Nominative singular

• सन्तोषः: contentment
• सन्तोषः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सन्तोष (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन — Nominative singular

• च: and
• च: Samuccaya (Coordination/समुच्चय)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-निपात (conjunction)

• महान्: great
• महान्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: महत् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन — Nominative singular (qualifying सन्तोषः)

• अभूत्: arose/was
• अभूत्: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: भू (धातु)
• Form: लुङ्-लकार (अद्यतन-भूत/aorist), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन — Aorist, 3rd person singular

• अतः: therefore/from that
• अतः: Hetu (Cause/हेतु)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अतः (अव्यय)
• Form: हेतु-अव्यय (causal adverb)

• ते: your/to you
• ते: Sambandha (Possessor/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: युष्मद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: मध्यमपुरुष-सर्वनाम, षष्ठी/चतुर्थी-विभक्ति, एकवचन — enclitic genitive/dative singular

• साधुसङ्गत्या: by association with the good
• साधुसङ्गत्या: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: साधु + सङ्गति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन — Instrumental singular; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (साधूनां सङ्गतिः)

• भक्त्या: by devotion
• भक्त्या: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भक्ति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन — Instrumental singular

• च: and
• च: Samuccaya (Coordination/समुच्चय)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-निपात (conjunction)

• परमात्मनः: of the Supreme Self
• परमात्मनः: Sambandha (Possessor/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: परम + आत्मन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, एकवचन — Genitive singular; कर्मधारय (परमः आत्मा)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (addressing Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Satsanga (company of the holy) and bhakti to Paramatman generate inner wonder and deep contentment, catalyzing transformation.

Vedantic Theme: Satsanga as a purifier of antahkarana; Paramatman as the ultimate refuge; bhakti as the means to inner fulfillment.

Application: Seek regular association with virtuous teachers/communities; structure life around sangha, kirtana, and reflective devotion.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana: repeated praise of sadhu-sanga as purifier and liberator; Garuda Purana: devotion to the Supreme as the root of peace

Characters & Entities

• Paramatman
• Sadhus

FAQs

What is the importance of sādhu-saṅga (holy association) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse highlights sādhu-saṅga as a direct cause of inner transformation—bringing clarity, wonder, and spiritual satisfaction—supporting the path of devotion to the Paramātman.

How does this verse relate to the soul’s journey taught in the Preta Kanda?

Preta Kanda emphasizes preparation for the post-death journey through dharma and right orientation of mind; here, devotion strengthened by saintly company is presented as a key means to align the soul with the Supreme and reduce bondage.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Seek uplifting company, study sacred teachings with sincere practitioners, and cultivate steady devotion to the Supreme; this supports ethical living and spiritual readiness beyond mere ritual performance.