Shloka 44
Nakṣatra-Devatā Enumeration and Muhūrta Rules for Travel, Rites, and Yogas
हस्तेर्ऽकश्च गुरुः पुष्ये अनुराधा बुधे शुभा / रोहिणी च शनौ श्रेष्ठा सौमं सोमेन वै शुभम्
haster'kaśca guruḥ puṣye anurādhā budhe śubhā / rohiṇī ca śanau śreṣṭhā saumaṃ somena vai śubham
हस्तेऽर्कः शुभदो ज्ञेयः पुष्ये गुरुरनुत्तमः; अनुराधायां बुधः शुभः, रोहिण्यां शनिरुत्तमः; सौमं कर्म च सोमेनैव शुभं भवति निश्चयात्।
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda)
Concept: Specific nakṣatras have particular grahas that are auspicious (e.g., Sun in Hasta, Jupiter in Puṣya, Mercury in Anurādhā, Saturn in Rohiṇī; lunar matters prosper under Moon).
Vedantic Theme: Cosmic harmony: aligning human action with the patterned cosmos (ṛta) supports dharmic flourishing.
Application: Select muhūrta by matching intended activity with favorable nakṣatra–graha combinations; for Soma-related acts (mind, nourishment, vows), prefer Moon’s supportive rulership.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.59 (nakṣatra/graha auspiciousness rules; adjacent prohibitions and durations)
FAQs
This verse maps specific nakṣatras to benefic grahas, indicating preferred planetary influences for selecting auspicious timings (muhūrta) for dharmic acts and rites.
It does not directly describe the soul’s post-death journey; instead, it supports the broader Garuda Purana framework where correct timing and ritual propriety are treated as aids to dharma and beneficial outcomes.
For traditional observances, one may consult a Jyotiṣa-based muhūrta aligning rites with these nakṣatra–graha indications, while prioritizing ethical conduct and sincerity as the core dharmic practice.