Shloka 42

Śivapūjā-vidhi: Purifications, Sūrya–Graha Mantras, Nyāsa, and Bhūtaśuddhi leading to Śivoham-bhāva

Devanagari script

अद्धाताश्च गुणा वेदाः श्वेतं ध्यानं तथैव च / एवं कुर्यात्कण्ठपद्ममर्धचन्द्राख्यमण्डलम्

Transliteration

addhātāśca guṇā vedāḥ śvetaṃ dhyānaṃ tathaiva ca / evaṃ kuryātkaṇṭhapadmamardhacandrākhyamaṇḍalam

Translation

Hendaklah direnungkan Veda-veda dan tiga guṇa, serta dilakukan juga meditasi putih yang suci. Dengan demikian, pada teratai di kerongkong, hendaklah divisualkan suatu kawasan bulat yang dikenali sebagai maṇḍala “bulan separuh”.

Word by Word

• अद्धाताः: the ordainers/establishers (addhātṛ-s)
• अद्धाताः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अद्धातृ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• गुणाः: qualities/guṇas
• गुणाः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गुण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• वेदाः: Vedas
• वेदाः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वेद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• श्वेतम्: white
• श्वेतम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: श्वेत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (Accusative), एकवचन; विशेषण

• ध्यानम्: meditation
• ध्यानम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ध्यान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• तथा: thus/also
• तथा: Sambandha (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (adverb)

• एव: indeed/just
• एव: Sambandha (Emphasis)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एव (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (emphatic particle)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• एवम्: thus/in this way
• एवम्: Sambandha (Manner)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एवम् (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (adverb)

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

• कण्ठपद्मम्: the throat-lotus
• कण्ठपद्मम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कण्ठ + पद्म (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (कण्ठस्य पद्मम्)

• अर्धचन्द्राख्यमण्डलम्: a circle/disk called ‘half-moon’
• अर्धचन्द्राख्यमण्डलम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अर्धचन्द्र + आख्य + मण्डल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; तत्पुरुष (अर्धचन्द्र-आख्यं मण्डलम्)

Speaker

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

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Purification of mind through śukla-dhyāna and tattva-smaraṇa (Veda + guṇa awareness) leading to stable inner visualization.

Vedantic Theme: Guṇātīta aspiration: knowing guṇas as objects of contemplation rather than identity; śuddha-sattva orientation.

Application: Use a short prelude: recall śāstra (Veda), observe guṇa-movements in mind, then visualize a cool white half-moon disc at the throat while maintaining even breath and mantra.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: yogic chakra/mandala locus

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.23.43-45 (expands the mandala/lotus measurements, colors, and devatās)

FAQs

What is the importance of the ‘half-moon maṇḍala’ at the throat in the Garuda Purana?

This verse presents it as a prescribed visualization at the kaṇṭha-padma, indicating a structured meditative map of the subtle body used for purification and disciplined contemplation.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly, by emphasizing inner purification through dhyāna and guṇa-awareness; such practices are presented in the Garuda Purana as supports for clarity of consciousness and right conduct, which shape one’s post-death trajectory.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Adopt a daily, sattva-oriented meditation: reflect on ethical scripture-based values (Vedic dharma), observe one’s guṇas, and practice a steady throat-center visualization to cultivate calm speech, truthfulness, and mental clarity.