Shloka 100

Multi-form Manifestations, Indra–Kāma Incarnations, Pravāha, and the Twofold Buddhi

Sense-Discipline and Exclusive Refuge in Viṣṇu

Devanagari script

तद्दासवर्यान्मोदयस्व स्ववस्त्रैर्मद्यैर्मांसद्रव्यजालेन नित्यम् / महादेवं पूजयस्वाद्य सम्यग् महारुद्रैरतिरुद्रैश्च सम्यक्

Transliteration

taddāsavaryānmodayasva svavastrairmadyairmāṃsadravyajālena nityam / mahādevaṃ pūjayasvādya samyag mahārudrairatirudraiśca samyak

Translation

Потому ежедневно радуй и почитай лучших из его слуг своими одеждами, хмельным питьём и множеством мясных подношений. Затем сегодня должным образом, полно и правильно, соверши поклонение Махадеве, читая по предписанию гимны Махарудра и Атирудра.

Word by Word

• तत्: that
• तत्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular; demonstrative pronoun used adjectivally

• दासवर्यान्: the best servants
• दासवर्यान्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दास + वर्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Plural; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष/निर्धारणार्थः: दासानां वर्याः

• मोदयस्व: please/gladden
• मोदयस्व: Kriya (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: मुद् (धातु)
• Form: Loṭ (Imperative/आज्ञार्थ), Madhyama-puruṣa (2nd person/मध्यम), Singular; Ātmanepada

• स्व: with your own
• स्व: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: स्व (अव्यय)
• Form: Particle/indeclinable (निजार्थक-अव्यय)

• वस्त्रैः: with garments
• वस्त्रैः: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वस्त्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural

• स्व: with your own
• स्व: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: स्व (अव्यय)
• Form: Particle/indeclinable (निजार्थक-अव्यय)

• मद्यैः: with intoxicants/liquor
• मद्यैः: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मद्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural

• मांसद्रव्यजालेन: with a collection of meat-items
• मांसद्रव्यजालेन: Karana (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मांस + द्रव्य + जाल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Singular; बहु-तत्पुरुषः: मांसस्य द्रव्याणां जालम् (collection of meat-items)

• नित्यम्: always
• नित्यम्: Adhikarana (अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: नित्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Adverbial accusative (क्रियाविशेषण-रूपेण द्वितीया एकवचनम्)

• महादेवम्: Mahādeva (Śiva)
• महादेवम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: महादेव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular; कर्मधारयः: महान् देवः

• पूजयस्व: worship
• पूजयस्व: Kriya (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: पूज् (धातु)
• Form: Loṭ (Imperative/आज्ञार्थ), Madhyama-puruṣa, Singular; Ātmanepada

• अद्य: today
• अद्य: Adhikarana (अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अद्य (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb (कालवाचक-अव्यय)

• सम्यक्: properly
• सम्यक्: Kriya-visheshana (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: सम्यक् (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb (रीतिवाचक-अव्यय)

• महारुद्रैः: with the great Rudras
• महारुद्रैः: Sahakari (सहकारी/सह)
• Type: Noun
• Root: महारुद्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural; कर्मधारयः: महान् रुद्रः

• अतिरुद्रैः: with the exceedingly fierce Rudras
• अतिरुद्रैः: Sahakari (सहकारी/सह)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अतिरुद्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental (3rd/तृतीया), Plural; कर्मधारयः: अतिशयेन रुद्राः

• च: and
• च: Samuccaya (समुच्चय)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: Conjunction (समुच्चयबोधक-अव्यय)

• सम्यक्: properly
• सम्यक्: Kriya-visheshana (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: सम्यक् (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb (रीतिवाचक-अव्यय)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Propitiation and honoring of a deity’s retinue, followed by correct Vedic-style Rudra recitation, is presented as a means to secure order and protection.

Vedantic Theme: Rudra as overwhelming cosmic force; ritual correctness (vidhi) as a stabilizer of fear and disorder.

Application: If engaging powerful traditions, do so with discipline and ethical boundaries; prioritize correct method, accountability, and non-harm where possible.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: raudra

Secondary Rasa: vira

Geographic Context

Type: temple/altar space

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.28.96-99 (same protective rite sequence)

Characters & Entities

• Mahadeva (Shiva)
• Rudra
• Mahārudra
• Atirudra
• Attendants (dāsa/gaṇa)

FAQs

What is the importance of Mahārudra and Atirudra in the Garuda Purana?

This verse treats Mahārudra and Atirudra as authoritative Rudra-recitation sets that complete Śiva worship “properly” (samyak), emphasizing mantra-precision in ritual practice.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana’s broader teachings?

Even within Garuda Purana’s larger concern for dharma and post-death outcomes, this verse highlights that correct devotion and prescribed worship—especially of Mahādeva—forms a recognized path of religious merit.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Perform worship with discipline and textual fidelity—offer what is appropriate to your tradition and recite Śiva/Rudra prayers with care—prioritizing sincerity and correctness over display.