Shloka 47
Nakṣatra-Devatā Enumeration and Muhūrta Rules for Travel, Rites, and Yogas
गरौ शतभिषा रुद्र ! शुक्रे वै रोहिणी तथा / शनौ च रेवती शम्भो ! विषयोगाः प्रकीर्तिताः
garau śatabhiṣā rudra ! śukre vai rohiṇī tathā / śanau ca revatī śambho ! viṣayogāḥ prakīrtitāḥ
Wahai Rudra, wahai Śambhu! Apabila pada hari Khamis Bulan berada di Śatabhiṣā, pada hari Jumaat berada di Rohiṇī, dan pada hari Sabtu berada di Revatī—maka inilah yang dinyatakan sebagai ‘viṣa-yoga’, gabungan tidak mujur laksana racun.
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra in the Garuda Purana dialogue framework)
Concept: Discretion (viveka) in action: avoid harmful timings that amplify obstacles; prudence is part of dharmic conduct.
Vedantic Theme: Guṇa/karma interplay: conditions can intensify karmic friction; wise action minimizes avoidable suffering.
Application: Avoid initiating major ventures on the specified weekday–nakṣatra combinations if following muhurta; use as a cautionary checklist.
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.59 (lists of siddhi-yoga and viṣa-yoga)
FAQs
This verse identifies specific weekday–nakṣatra pairings as viṣa-yogas, indicating times considered harmful or unsuitable for initiating important religious acts or observances.
Indirectly: it supports the Garuda Purana’s broader emphasis on correct dharmic practice and proper timing of rites, which are treated as supportive conditions for spiritual welfare and post-death rituals.
Avoid starting major vows, ceremonies, or sensitive rites on the listed weekday–nakṣatra combinations, and consult a traditional pañcāṅga to select a more auspicious muhūrta.