Shloka 10

Sat-saṅga, Dharma-Nīti, Karma-Phala, Śauca, and Vairāgya

Overcoming Grief

Devanagari script

सत्येन रक्ष्यते धर्मो विद्या योगेन रक्ष्यते / मृजया रक्ष्यते पात्रं कुलं शलिन रक्ष्यते

Transliteration

satyena rakṣyate dharmo vidyā yogena rakṣyate / mṛjayā rakṣyate pātraṃ kulaṃ śalina rakṣyate

Translation

Dharma dipelihara oleh kebenaran; ilmu dipelihara oleh yoga—amalan yang berdisiplin. Wadah terjaga kelayakannya dengan pembersihan, dan keturunan terpelihara dengan budi pekerti yang baik.

Word by Word

• सत्येन: by truth
• सत्येन: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सत्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण), एकवचन

• रक्ष्यते: is protected
• रक्ष्यते: Kriya (Predicate/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: रक्ष् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; कर्मणि-प्रयोग (passive), आत्मनेपद

• धर्मः: dharma/righteousness
• धर्मः: Karma (Patient in passive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: धर्म (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (कर्मणि-प्रयोगे कर्म-स्थान), एकवचन

• विद्या: knowledge
• विद्या: Karma (Patient in passive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विद्या (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• योगेन: by yoga/discipline
• योगेन: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: योग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण), एकवचन

• रक्ष्यते: is protected
• रक्ष्यते: Kriya (Predicate/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: रक्ष् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; कर्मणि-प्रयोग, आत्मनेपद

• मृजया: by cleansing/purification
• मृजया: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मृजा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण), एकवचन

• रक्ष्यते: is protected
• रक्ष्यते: Kriya (Predicate/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: रक्ष् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; कर्मणि-प्रयोग, आत्मनेपद

• पात्रम्: vessel/recipient
• पात्रम्: Karma (Patient in passive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पात्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• कुलम्: family/lineage
• कुलम्: Karma (Patient in passive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कुल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• शालिना: by a virtuous/wise person
• शालिना: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शालिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण), एकवचन

• रक्ष्यते: is protected
• रक्ष्यते: Kriya (Predicate/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: रक्ष् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार, प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; कर्मणि-प्रयोग, आत्मनेपद

Speaker

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

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Foundational supports: truth sustains dharma; disciplined practice sustains knowledge; cleanliness sustains fitness; good conduct sustains family.

Vedantic Theme: Sattva-shuddhi as the ground for knowledge; yama-niyama (truth, purity) as protectors of vidya.

Application: Commit to truthfulness, regular practice/study, personal and household cleanliness, and consistent ethical behavior that builds trust across generations.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana: sadachara and dharma-niti verses on satya, shaucha, and discipline

FAQs

What is the importance of truth (satya) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse states that dharma itself is protected by truth—when truth is upheld, righteous order remains stable in personal and social life.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly, it frames the moral foundation (truth, discipline, purity, good conduct) that supports dharma—qualities emphasized in the Purana as shaping one’s karmic trajectory.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Practice truthfulness, sustain learning through disciplined effort, maintain cleanliness in one’s tools and spaces, and protect family harmony through consistent good character.