Shloka 88

Netra–Nāsa–Mukha Cikitsā, Vraṇa/Bhasma Prayoga, Jvara–Vāta Remedies, and Protective/Uccāṭana Procedures

Devanagari script

मुक्तो हि मन्दिरे रुद्र नात्र कार्या विचारणा / विफलार्जुनपुष्पाणि भल्लातकशिरीषकम्

Transliteration

mukto hi mandire rudra nātra kāryā vicāraṇā / viphalārjunapuṣpāṇi bhallātakaśirīṣakam

Translation

Wahai Rudra, sesiapa yang dilepaskan (daripada ikatan) di dalam kuil—tentang dirinya tiada perlu pertimbangan lagi. Namun persembahan seperti bunga arjuna yang mandul, serta bahan seperti bhallātaka dan śirīṣa, dianggap sia-sia dalam pemujaan.

Word by Word

• मुक्तः: released/freed
• मुक्तः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: मुच् (धातु) → मुक्त (कृदन्त)
• Form: कृतप्रत्ययान्त (क्त), भूतकर्मणि; पुल्लिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विशेषणम्

• हि: indeed
• हि: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: हि (अव्यय)
• Form: निपात (emphatic particle)

• मन्दिरे: in the temple/house
• मन्दिरे: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मन्दिर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति (अधिकरण), एकवचन

• रुद्र: O Rudra
• रुद्र: Sambodhana (Address/सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रुद्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुल्लिङ्ग, सम्बोधन-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• न: not
• न: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: न (अव्यय)
• Form: निषेध-अव्यय (negation)

• अत्र: here
• अत्र: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अत्र (अव्यय)
• Form: देशवाचक-अव्यय (adverb of place)

• कार्या: to be done/necessary
• कार्या: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: कार्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विधेय-विशेषणम् (to be done)

• विचारणा: consideration/inquiry
• विचारणा: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विचारणा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• विफलार्जुनपुष्पाणि: flowers of (viphala and) arjuna
• विफलार्जुनपुष्पाणि: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विफला (प्रातिपदिक) + अर्जुन (प्रातिपदिक) + पुष्प (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; बहुपद-तत्पुरुषः (विफलायाः अर्जुनस्य पुष्पाणि)

• भल्लातकशिरीषकम्: bhallātaka and śirīṣaka
• भल्लातकशिरीषकम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भल्लातक (प्रातिपदिक) + शिरीषक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; इतरेतर-द्वन्द्वः (भल्लातकं च शिरीषकं च)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in dialogue to Garuda; verse contains a direct address 'Rudra')

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: In sacred contexts, spiritual release is affirmed; yet worship requires proper, meaningful offerings—empty or defective items are spiritually unproductive.

Vedantic Theme: Bhakti supported by śraddhā and sattva; outer acts should align with inner intention and appropriateness (yathā-vidhi).

Application: Offer what is wholesome, appropriate, and prescribed; avoid tokenism or defective substitutes in worship; focus on sincerity and right means.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: temple

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.178.1-2 (mantra efficacy tied to correct procedure/substance)

Characters & Entities

• Rudra (Shiva)

FAQs

What is the importance of liberation in a temple according to this Garuda Purana verse?

It states that if liberation is attained in a sacred temple-space, there is no further need to debate the person’s fate—release is affirmed.

How does this verse relate to ritual correctness in worship?

Alongside praising liberation in a sacred place, it cautions that certain offerings are considered ineffective, emphasizing discernment in ritual materials.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Prioritize sincere devotion and ethical life, and when performing pūjā, choose offerings regarded as appropriate rather than random or unsuitable items.