Shloka 5
Āhnika-Dharma: Dawn Purification, Sandhyā-Upāsanā, Tarpana, Pañca-Mahāyajñas, and Aśauca Rules
सुखात्सुप्तस्य सततं लालाद्याः संस्त्रवन्ति हि / अतो नैवाचरेत्कर्माण्यकृत्वा स्नानमादितः
sukhātsuptasya satataṃ lālādyāḥ saṃstravanti hi / ato naivācaretkarmāṇyakṛtvā snānamāditaḥ
Orang yang tidur lena, air liur dan cecair tubuh yang lain sentiasa mengalir; maka janganlah melakukan sebarang upacara atau kewajipan tanpa mandi terlebih dahulu.
Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Because bodily secretions occur during sleep, one should not begin rites/karma without first bathing.
Vedantic Theme: External śauca supports internal sattva; disciplined preparation reduces rajas/tamas before worship and duty.
Application: Do not rush into pūjā/japa/important duties immediately after waking; first cleanse (bath or at least thorough washing per circumstance) to establish readiness and respect.
Primary Rasa: bibhatsa
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: domestic space (after sleep)
Related Themes: Garuda Purana: śauca as prerequisite for all karmas; emphasis on bodily purity before worship
FAQs
This verse states that after sleep the body is considered impure due to natural secretions, so bathing first is required before performing any religious duties or rites.
It frames ritual action (karma) as needing a proper, purified starting condition—snāna—so that duties are performed in a state fit for sacred acts.
Before puja, japa, or other observances—especially after waking—cleanse yourself (ideally bathe) to begin spiritual practice with physical and mental readiness.