Shloka 33

Prāsāda-Lakṣaṇa: Temple Proportions, Śikhara Ratios, Liṅga–Pīṭha Measures, and Auspicious Ground-Plans

Devanagari script

यत्र तत्र विधातव्यं संस्थानं मण्डपस्य तु / राज्यं च विभवश्चैवः ह्यायुर्वर्द्वनमेव च

Transliteration

yatra tatra vidhātavyaṃ saṃsthānaṃ maṇḍapasya tu / rājyaṃ ca vibhavaścaivaḥ hyāyurvardvanameva ca

Translation

Di mana pun ia hendak didirikan, susun atur maṇḍapa (balai upacara) hendaklah ditetapkan dengan tepat. Ia menganugerahkan kedaulatan dan kemakmuran, serta menambah panjang usia.

Word by Word

• यत्र: where
• यत्र: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: यत्र (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; देशवाचक (relative adverb: where)

• तत्र: there
• तत्र: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तत्र (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; देशवाचक (correlative adverb: there)

• विधातव्यम्: to be made/should be arranged
• विधातव्यम्: Vidhi (Obligation/विधेय)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वि + √धा (धातु) + तव्यत् (कृदन्त-प्रत्यय)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; तव्यत्-प्रत्ययान्त (gerundive: ‘to be done/should be made’)

• संस्थानम्: shape/structure
• संस्थानम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: संस्थान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन

• मण्डपस्य: of the pavilion/maṇḍapa
• मण्डपस्य: Sambandha (Genitive/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मण्डप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), एकवचन

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

• राज्यम्: kingdom/sovereignty
• राज्यम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: राज्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चयबोधक (conjunction)

• विभवः: prosperity/power
• विभवः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विभव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चयबोधक (conjunction)

• एव: indeed/only
• एव: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एव (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; अवधारण (emphatic particle)

• हि: indeed/for
• हि: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: हि (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; हेत्वर्थ/निश्चय (particle: for/indeed)

• आयुः: lifespan
• आयुः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आयुस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• वर्धनम्: increase/growth
• वर्धनम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वर्धन (प्रातिपदिक); √वृध् (धातु)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन

• एव: indeed/only
• एव: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एव (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; अवधारण (emphatic particle)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चयबोधक (conjunction)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Right ritual order (vidhi) yields tangible and intangible fruits—prosperity, authority, and longevity—through alignment with sacred law.

Vedantic Theme: Karma-kāṇḍa efficacy: disciplined action and correct form as instruments producing phala within saṃsāra; sattva through order.

Application: When setting up a maṇḍapa, follow correct measurements, orientation, and emblem placement; treat preparation as part of the rite, not a mere prelude.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: ritual site

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.47.29-32 (the forms/marks that inform the maṇḍapa layout)

FAQs

What is the importance of the maṇḍapa (ritual pavilion) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse states that establishing the maṇḍapa with proper arrangement is itself merit-giving, associated with prosperity, authority, and the increase of lifespan.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly: by emphasizing correct ritual order (ācāra), it supports the broader Garuda Purana theme that dharmic observances generate punya, which shapes one’s post-death condition and future destiny.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

When performing pūjā, śrāddha, or other rites, set up a clean, orderly space and follow a structured procedure—treating ritual discipline as a form of dharma that cultivates well-being and longevity.