Shloka 11
Graha-daśā, Rāśi-adhipatya, Śakuna (Omens), and Nakṣatra-Lakṣaṇa on the Solar Diagram
अश्विनी रेवती चित्रा धनिष्ठा स्यादलङ्कृतौ / मृगाहिकपिमार्जारश्वानः सूकरपक्षिणः
aśvinī revatī citrā dhaniṣṭhā syādalaṅkṛtau / mṛgāhikapimārjāraśvānaḥ sūkarapakṣiṇaḥ
अश्विनी रेवती चित्रा धनिष्ठा च—एते नक्षत्रयोगाः अलङ्कारार्थं कथिताः। तत्र मृगाः, अहयः, कपयः, मार्जाराः, श्वानाः, सूकराः, पक्षिणश्च स्मर्यन्ते।
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Reading auspicious/inauspicious indicators through nakshatra-timing and observed signs as part of prudent conduct.
Vedantic Theme: Jagat as īśvara-niyati: phenomena can be read as ordered signals within karma and cosmic rhythm.
Application: Choose times for adornment/auspicious acts with favorable nakshatras; cultivate mindful observation of surroundings before important actions.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.60.12-15 (continuation of yatra/omen-lakshana)
FAQs
This verse groups specific nakshatras as relevant markers for an “adornment/decoration” context, indicating that lunar mansions are used as timing/sign frameworks when interpreting ritual or situational outcomes.
By listing nakshatras alongside classes of animals, the verse reflects the text’s method of correlating celestial factors and observed signs (nimitta) to interpret what a situation signifies within the broader narrative of ritual and consequence.
Use it as a reminder that traditional dharmic practice often considers both timing (nakshatra) and observable indicators (nimitta) before performing significant rites—encouraging mindful, deliberate action rather than haste.