Shloka 136

Ācāra-Nirṇaya: Varṇa-Āśrama Dharma, Śauca, Snāna, Sandhyā, Japa, Tarpaṇa, and Gṛhastha-Dinacaryā

Devanagari script

क्षिपेदबञ्जलींस्त्रीस्तु कुर्वन्संक्षेपतर्पणम् / सुराणामर्चनं कुर्याद्ब्रह्मा दीनाममत्सरी

Transliteration

kṣipedabañjalīṃstrīstu kurvansaṃkṣepatarpaṇam / surāṇāmarcanaṃ kuryādbrahmā dīnāmamatsarī

Translation

Seorang wanita hendaklah mempersembahkan tarpaṇa (libasi air) secara ringkas, tanpa membentuk añjali yang penuh. Sang pemimpin upacara (brāhmaṇa), tanpa iri hati dan berbelas kasihan kepada yang menderita, hendaklah melakukan arcanā, pemujaan kepada para Deva.

Word by Word

• क्षिपेत्: should throw
• क्षिपेत्: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: क्षिप् (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Potential/Optative), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; परस्मैपद (Optative, 3rd person, Singular)

• अबञ्जलीन्: non-joined handfuls (not in añjali)
• अबञ्जलीन्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अ (निषेध) + अञ्जलि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया विभक्ति, बहुवचन (Masculine, Accusative, Plural)

• त्रीन्: three
• त्रीन्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: त्रि (संख्या-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, बहुवचन (Masculine, Accusative, Plural)

• तु: indeed
• तु: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (particle)

• कुर्वन्: doing, while performing
• कुर्वन्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु) → कुर्वत् (शतृ)
• Form: शतृ-प्रत्ययान्त वर्तमानकृदन्त; पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन (Present active participle; Masc, Nom, Sing)

• संक्षेपतर्पणम्: brief tarpaṇa (offering)
• संक्षेपतर्पणम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: संक्षेप (प्रातिपदिक) + तर्पण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन (Neuter, Accusative, Singular); समासः—तत्पुरुष (संक्षेपेण तर्पणम्)

• सुराणाम्: of the gods
• सुराणाम्: Sambandha (Possessor/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी विभक्ति, बहुवचन (Masculine, Genitive, Plural)

• अर्चनम्: worship
• अर्चनम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अर्चन (प्रातिपदिक; अर्च् धातोः ल्युट्)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन (Neuter, Accusative, Singular)

• कुर्यात्: should do
• कुर्यात्: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Potential/Optative), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; परस्मैपद (Optative, 3rd person, Singular)

• ब्रह्मा: Brahmā
• ब्रह्मा: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ब्रह्मन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन (Masculine, Nominative, Singular)

• दीनाम्: of the poor
• दीनाम्: Sambandha (Possessor/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दीन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी, बहुवचन (Masculine, Genitive, Plural)

• अमत्सरी: non-envious
• अमत्सरी: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अ (निषेध) + मत्सरिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन (Masculine, Nominative, Singular)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vainateya)

Shraddha Ritual

Ritual Type: Parvana

Beneficiary: Pitr

Timing: During tarpana and associated deva-arcana in śrāddha context

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Ritual efficacy depends on correct method (saṅkṣepa-tarpaṇa) and the moral disposition of the officiant (non-envy, compassion).

Vedantic Theme: Sattva as the inner qualification; outer rite supported by inner purity and benevolence.

Application: Follow the prescribed simplified method where applicable; choose an officiant of good character; cultivate amātsarya and compassion while performing worship.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: vira

Geographic Context

Type: ritual-space

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.213 (tarpana/arcana procedural block)

Characters & Entities

• Devas
• Brahmana
• Women

FAQs

What is the importance of saṁkṣepa-tarpaṇa (abbreviated tarpaṇa) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse allows tarpaṇa to be performed in a shortened, simplified manner when appropriate, emphasizing correct intent and continuity of rite rather than elaborate form.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana death rituals and śrāddha procedure?

Tarpaṇa and Deva-arcana are supporting acts within śrāddha-related observances; the verse specifies a practical mode of offering (especially for women) and highlights the ethical qualifications of the officiant.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Perform ritual offerings with sincerity and proper guidance, and choose an officiant who is disciplined, non-envious, and compassionate—qualities treated here as integral to the rite’s purity.