Shloka 39
Hayagrīva Pūjāvidhi: Root Mantra, Nyāsa, Maṇḍala-Devatā Worship, and Stotra
पूर्वादिषु प्रदेशेषु ह्येतास्तु परिपूजयेत् / कोणेष्वस्त्रं यजेद्रुद्र नेत्रं मध्यै प्रपूजयेत्
pūrvādiṣu pradeśeṣu hyetāstu paripūjayet / koṇeṣvastraṃ yajedrudra netraṃ madhyai prapūjayet
Di wilayah yang bermula dari timur, hendaklah dipuja semuanya ini dengan sempurna. Pada setiap penjuru, hendaklah dipersembahkan pemujaan kepada senjata pelindung; (pula) kepada Rudra yang berkaitan dengan mata, dan di bahagian tengah hendaklah dipuja “Mata” yang memerintah penglihatan—pandangan pelindung.
Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda)
Concept: Ritual correctness through spatial hierarchy: deities/energies are invoked by direction, corners are fortified, and the center is stabilized by the presiding gaze.
Vedantic Theme: Antaryamin as the organizing center; order (rita/dharma) reflected in ritual space.
Application: When performing protective worship, assign offerings by direction, fortify corners with astras, and conclude by centering attention on the presiding ‘eye’/awareness.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Type: ritual-space/yantra-mandala layout
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.34 (directional worship sequence; astra-puja; central deity placement)
FAQs
This verse indicates that worship is arranged by directions (east onward) and corners, showing a protective and orderly ritual layout where specific powers are invoked in specific locations.
Indirectly, it supports the Garuda Purana’s broader aim of safeguarding transitions (including death-rites) through correct ritual protection—establishing a consecrated space that removes obstacles and fear.
When performing any pūjā or śrāddha-related rite, keep a clear directional arrangement, include protective invocations (astra), and maintain a focused center—emphasizing discipline, reverence, and spiritual protection.