Shloka 3
शीतार्तश्च तवल्कारः सैन्द्री सौकार इत्यपि / वध्वासनञ्च पित्रर्थो लनुबन्धो नये जयेत्
śītārtaśca tavalkāraḥ saindrī saukāra ityapi / vadhvāsanañca pitrartho lanubandho naye jayet
Seseorang yang ditimpa sengsara kerana sejuk disebut “śītārta”; demikian juga terdapat sebutan seperti “tavalkāra”, “saindrī”, dan “saukāra”. Tempat duduk pengantin perempuan (vadhv-āsana) dan upacara yang dilakukan demi Pitṛ (para leluhur) hendaklah difahami sebagai anubandha, yakni unsur pengiring dalam tatacara yang benar (naya); dengannya seseorang meraih kejayaan.
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra, typical of Garuda Purana narrative flow)
Beneficiary: Pitr
Concept: Ritual and social rites succeed when their anubandhas (necessary adjuncts/connected elements) are understood and applied within proper naya (method).
Vedantic Theme: Karma-kāṇḍa efficacy depends on saṅkalpa, vidhi, and completeness of limbs (aṅgas/anubandhas).
Application: When performing rites (marriage, śrāddha), ensure all required components and contextual steps are properly integrated, guided by tradition.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana: Śrāddha-kalpa discussions of aṅgas/anubandhas and procedural completeness (thematic)
FAQs
This verse highlights Pitṛ-artha as a defined purpose within dharmic procedure (naya), implying that ancestor-directed acts are recognized components that must be properly connected (anubandha) to the rite for it to yield success.
Indirectly: by emphasizing correct ritual procedure and ancestor-oriented components, it supports the broader Garuda Purana theme that post-death welfare and the preta’s onward journey are aided by properly performed, well-connected rites.
When performing śrāddha or any ancestor-related observance, follow a coherent method (naya) and treat each subsidiary step (anubandha) as meaningful—avoid random additions or omissions so the rite remains spiritually and traditionally consistent.