Shloka 24

Mantra-Nyāsa and Elemental Maṇḍalas: Nāga Invocation and Garuḍa–Bhairava Dhyāna for Protection

Devanagari script

ज्वालामालाकुलं दीप्तमाब्रह्मभुवनान्तकम् / नाभिग्रीवान्तरे न्यस्य त्रिकोणं मण्डलं रवेः

Transliteration

jvālāmālākulaṃ dīptamābrahmabhuvanāntakam / nābhigrīvāntare nyasya trikoṇaṃ maṇḍalaṃ raveḥ

Translation

Letakkan (bayangkan dan tegakkan) maṇḍala suria berbentuk segi tiga yang bercahaya—dipenuhi untaian nyala api, menyala-nyala, menjangkau hingga batas alam Brahmā—pada kawasan antara pusat dan tekak.

Word by Word

• ज्वालामालाकुलम्: crowded with garlands of flames
• ज्वालामालाकुलम्: Visheshana (Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ज्वाला + माला + आकुल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विशेषण; तत्पुरुष (ज्वालामालाभिः आकुलम्)

• दीप्तम्: blazing
• दीप्तम्: Visheshana (Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दीप्त (प्रातिपदिक; √दीप्-क्त)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; क्त-प्रत्ययान्त विशेषण (past participle)

• आब्रह्मभुवनान्तकम्: reaching up to the Brahma-world’s end
• आब्रह्मभुवनान्तकम्: Visheshana (Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: आ + ब्रह्म + भुवन + अन्तक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विशेषण; अव्ययीभाव (आ-उपसर्गार्थः: 'up to Brahma-world')

• नाभिग्रीवान्तरे: in the space between navel and neck
• नाभिग्रीवान्तरे: Adhikarana (Locus/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: नाभि + ग्रीवा + अन्तर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति (अधिकरण), एकवचन; तत्पुरुष (नाभेः ग्रीवायाः च अन्तरम्)

• न्यस्य: having placed
• न्यस्य: Purvakala-kriya (Prior action)
• Type: Verb
• Root: नि + अस्/न्यस् (धातु; √न्यस्)
• Form: क्त्वान्त (absolutive/gerund), अव्ययभाव

• त्रिकोणम्: triangle
• त्रिकोणम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: त्रि + कोण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; द्विगु (त्रयः कोणाः यस्य)

• मण्डलम्: circle/disk
• मण्डलम्: Karma (Apposition/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मण्डल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• रवेः: of the Sun
• रवेः: Shashthi-sambandha (Genitive relation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रवि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति (सम्बन्ध), एकवचन

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinatā-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Visualization/installation of a triangular solar maṇḍala, wreathed in flames, blazing and cosmically extensive, placed in the nābhi–grīvā region to awaken transformative inner radiance.

Vedantic Theme: Inner fire as purifier: disciplined visualization refines the subtle body, supporting ascent from gross identification toward luminous awareness.

Application: Practice dhāraṇā on a radiant triangle (agni/sūrya symbol) in the torso; coordinate with steady breathing; use it as a purification focus for lethargy, dullness, and scattered attention.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: vira

Geographic Context

Type: subtle-body locus (central channel region)

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.197 (progression of element/mandala placements)

Characters & Entities

• Brahma
• Surya (Ravi)

FAQs

What is the importance of the triangular (trikoṇa) solar maṇḍala in the Garuda Purana?

This verse presents the trikoṇa solar maṇḍala as a concentrated form of radiant, purifying power—used in ritual visualization/nyāsa to establish inner spiritual heat and clarity associated with Sūrya.

How does this verse relate to purification and the soul’s journey themes found in the Garuda Purana?

Although this line is a ritual instruction, its imagery of blazing fire and cosmic reach functions as an inner purification method—supporting the broader Garuda Purana emphasis on cleansing subtle impediments that affect post-death transitions and spiritual outcomes.

What is a practical application of this teaching today?

As a contemplative practice, one may reflect on a “sun-like” inner clarity in the torso region (between navel and throat) to cultivate steadiness, self-discipline, and purification of speech and intention—while keeping any formal nyāsa within one’s authentic tradition and guidance.