Shloka 13
Ajāna Lineages, Divine Classes, Ṛṣi Catalogues, and the Merit of Śravaṇa-Smaraṇa
कवषो हरितः कण्वो विरूपो मुसलस्तथा / विष्णुवृद्धश्च आत्रेयः श्रीवत्सो वत्सलेत्यपि
kavaṣo haritaḥ kaṇvo virūpo musalastathā / viṣṇuvṛddhaśca ātreyaḥ śrīvatso vatsaletyapi
कवष, हरित, कण्व, विरूप व मुसल; तसेच विष्णुवृद्ध, आत्रेय, आणि श्रीवत्स व वत्सल—हेही ऋषी आहेत.
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Ṛṣi-smaraṇa and the breadth of Vedic tradition; inclusion of Viṣṇu-associated sage-name hints at Purāṇic integration of bhakti with śruti memory.
Vedantic Theme: Harmony of śruti learning with devotion to Viṣṇu as supportive discipline (sādhana-aṅga).
Application: Balance textual study with devotional remembrance; keep a disciplined record of sources and teachers.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.9.10; Garuda Purana 3.9.11; Garuda Purana 3.9.12; Garuda Purana 3.9.14
FAQs
This verse functions as a traditional catalog of revered figures, preserving lineage-memory and textual authority by naming sages associated with the chapter’s subject-matter.
This specific verse does not describe the soul’s journey directly; it contributes to the broader narrative by enumerating authoritative names within the Vishnu–Garuda discourse framework.
Use the verse for accurate recitation, study, and archival reference—especially when cross-checking rishi lineages, name-variants, and chapter-wise indexing in Garuda Purana research.