Shloka 2

Vows and Deity-Worship According to Tithi (Pratipadā to Amāvāsyā), plus Weekdays, Nakṣatras, and Yogas

Devanagari script

एकभक्तेन नक्तेन उपवासफलादिना / ददाति धनधान्यादि पुत्रराज्यजयादिकम्

Transliteration

ekabhaktena naktena upavāsaphalādinā / dadāti dhanadhānyādi putrarājyajayādikam

Translation

एकभक्त, नक्तभोजन, उपवास इत्यादी आचरणाच्या फलाने (भगवान) धन-धान्य, पुत्र, राज्य, विजय इत्यादी प्रदान करतात.

Word by Word

• eka-bhaktena: by single-meal observance
• eka-bhaktena: Karaṇa (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: eka + bhakta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), एकवचन; साधन/हेतु-भाव (by means of)

• naktena: by night-eating (nakta-vrata)
• naktena: Karaṇa (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nakta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), एकवचन; व्रतविशेष

• upavāsa-phala-ādinā: by fasting, fruits, and the like
• upavāsa-phala-ādinā: Karaṇa (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: upavāsa + phala + ādi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग (ādi as neuter in -inā instr.), तृतीया (3rd), एकवचन; ‘आदि’ = इत्यादि (etc.)

• dadāti: gives
• dadāti: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: dā (धातु)
• Form: लट् (Present), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; परस्मैपद

• dhana-dhānya-ādi: wealth, grain, etc.
• dhana-dhānya-ādi: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: dhana + dhānya + ādi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd), एकवचन; समाहार-द्वन्द्व (collective)

• putra-rājya-jaya-ādikam: sons, kingdom, victory, etc.
• putra-rājya-jaya-ādikam: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: putra + rājya + jaya + ādi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd), एकवचन; ‘आदिक’ = इत्यादि (and so on)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Vrata-niyama (regulated eating/fasting) yields phala through Hari’s grace—wealth, food security, progeny, sovereignty, victory.

Vedantic Theme: Karma-phala mediated by Īśvara (not merely mechanical); disciplined action offered to God becomes efficacious.

Application: Adopt a suitable vrata: ekabhakta (single meal), nakta (night meal), or upavāsa on chosen days; pair with Hari-pūjā and charity to align intent.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: vira

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana vrata-phala catalogues in the same chapter sequence (tithi-wise worship and results); Garuda Purana general statements on fasting, dāna, and Viṣṇu-arcana producing both worldly and spiritual fruits

FAQs

What is the importance of ekabhakta, nakta, and upavasa in Garuda Purana?

This verse treats them as disciplined observances (vratas) whose merit yields tangible results—prosperity, sustenance, and success—showing how self-restraint is linked to dharmic reward.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul in Garuda Purana?

Indirectly, it emphasizes karma and merit: disciplined practices accumulate punya, which influences one’s fortunes and overall spiritual trajectory discussed throughout the text.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Adopt measured self-discipline—such as mindful fasting or moderated eating—paired with ethical conduct and charity, using restraint as a tool for steadiness, gratitude, and dharmic living.