Shloka 20
Vashikarana–Stambhana Prayogas and Garbha-Sambhava Yogas
ॐ ह्रीं गौरि देवि सौभाग्यं पुत्रवशादि देहि मे / ॐ ह्रीं लक्ष्मि ! देवि सौभाग्यं सर्वं त्रैलोक्यमोहनम्
oṃ hrīṃ gauri devi saubhāgyaṃ putravaśādi dehi me / oṃ hrīṃ lakṣmi ! devi saubhāgyaṃ sarvaṃ trailokyamohanam
ॐ ह्रीं—हे गौरी देवी, मला सौभाग्य दे; पुत्रवश इत्यादी वरही प्रदान कर. ॐ ह्रीं—हे लक्ष्मी देवी, त्रैलोक्याला मोहित करणारे ते पूर्ण सौभाग्य मला दे.
Narrator/Compiler voice (mantra citation within Garuda Purana; not clearly in Vishnu–Garuda dialogue in this isolated verse)
Concept: Mantra-prayoga to Devī (Gaurī, Lakṣmī) for saubhāgya and mohana—seeking prosperity and relational power through divine grace.
Vedantic Theme: Śakti as upādhi of īśvara’s power; devotion mixed with desire for worldly siddhi (aiśvarya-kāma).
Application: Channel the mantra as prayer for harmony, prosperity, and protection of family bonds rather than domination; pair with ethical conduct.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: cosmic scope
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.178.19 (tilaka substances); Garuda Purana 1.178.21 (lepa/dhūpa)
FAQs
The verse frames saubhāgya as a holistic auspiciousness—family harmony (including children’s goodwill) and an attractive, flourishing prosperity—sought through devotion to Gaurī and Lakṣmī.
This specific verse is not about the soul’s post-death journey; it is a devotional mantra-prayer focused on worldly auspiciousness and prosperity through the Goddess.
Use it as a daily prayer for inner steadiness and ethical prosperity—seeking harmony at home and responsible wellbeing—rather than mere control, aligning fortune with dharmic conduct.