Shloka 64

Jñāna-hetu-nirūpaṇa

On the Causes/Means of Knowledge

Devanagari script

रामकृष्णादिरूपेषु अन्तरस्य विचिन्तनम् / रामकृष्णादिरूपेषु पराजयविचिन्तनम्

Transliteration

rāmakṛṣṇādirūpeṣu antarasya vicintanam / rāmakṛṣṇādirūpeṣu parājayavicintanam

Translation

ਰਾਮ-ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਆਦਿ ਰੂਪਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਅੰਦਰ ਵੱਸਦੇ ਤੱਤ ਦਾ ਧਿਆਨ ਕਰ; ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਹੀ ਦਿਵ੍ਯ ਰੂਪਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਘਨ-ਦੁੱਖਾਂ ਦੀ ਪਰਾਜਯ (ਨਿਵਾਰਣ) ਦਾ ਚਿੰਤਨ ਕਰ।

Word by Word

• राम-कृष्ण-आदि-रूपेषु: in forms such as Rāma and Kṛṣṇa
• राम-कृष्ण-आदि-रूपेषु: अधिकरण (Adhikaraṇa/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: राम (प्रातिपदिक) + कृष्ण (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक) + रूप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/सप्तमी), बहुवचन

• अन्तरस्य: of difference/inner distinction
• अन्तरस्य: सम्बन्ध (Sambandha/षष्ठī)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अन्तर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/षष्ठी), एकवचन

• विचिन्तनम्: thinking, reflection
• विचिन्तनम्: कर्ता (Karta/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विचिन्तन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन

• राम-कृष्ण-आदि-रूपेषु: in forms such as Rāma and Kṛṣṇa
• राम-कृष्ण-आदि-रूपेषु: अधिकरण (Adhikaraṇa/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: राम (प्रातिपदिक) + कृष्ण (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक) + रूप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/सप्तमी), बहुवचन

• पराजय-विचिन्तनम्: thinking about defeat
• पराजय-विचिन्तनम्: कर्ता (Karta/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पराजय (प्रातिपदिक) + विचिन्तन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन

Speaker

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

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Antaryāmin-smaraṇa in avatāra forms becomes a means to conquer inner and outer adversities (parājaya of duḥkha, fear, temptation).

Vedantic Theme: Īśvara-anugraha through upāsanā; transformation of mind (antaḥkaraṇa-śuddhi) leading toward steadiness in the Self.

Application: Use Rāma/Kṛṣṇa dhyāna during crises; pair japa with visualization of the Lord within the heart to reduce anxiety and strengthen resolve.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.12.63 (not merely sage/brāhmaṇa; inner Lord); Garuda Purana 3.12.66 (cidānanda contemplation)

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Krishna
• Vishnu

FAQs

What is the importance of meditating on Rama-Krishna forms in the Garuda Purana?

This verse presents avatar-centered contemplation as a direct method to focus on the indwelling divine reality (antaras) and stabilize devotion and insight.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

By emphasizing inner contemplation (vicintana) through Vishnu’s forms, it points to purification of mind and orientation toward the divine—key supports for the soul’s higher course beyond fear and confusion.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Choose a Vishnu form (Rāma or Kṛṣṇa), meditate daily on the divine presence within, and consciously frame recurring obstacles as inner foes to be overcome through steady remembrance and disciplined living.