Shloka 3
Worship (Pūjā): Vajra-nābha Maṇḍala Construction, Lotus-Seat Design, and Vaiṣṇava Nyāsa
कोणसूत्रादुभयतः कोणा ये तत्र संस्थिताः / तेषु चैव प्रकुर्वीत सूत्रपातं विचक्षणः
koṇasūtrādubhayataḥ koṇā ye tatra saṃsthitāḥ / teṣu caiva prakurvīta sūtrapātaṃ vicakṣaṇaḥ
कोणसूत्रादुभयतः कोणा ये तत्र संस्थिताः । तेषु चैव प्रकुर्वीत सूत्रपातं विचक्षणः ।
Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra, within the Garuda Purana dialogue framework)
Concept: Viveka and craftsmanship (vicakṣaṇa) are required in sacred acts; small errors in foundations propagate.
Vedantic Theme: Apramāda (non-negligence) as a spiritual virtue; disciplined action purifies the doer.
Application: Proceed deliberately in foundational steps; verify each ‘corner’ decision point before moving forward in any practice or project.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Type: ritual diagram space
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.8.2 (cord placement at corners); Garuda Purana 1.8.1 (maṇḍala purpose: Viṣṇu-arcana)
FAQs
This verse emphasizes accurate layout by laying a guiding cord-line across established corner points, indicating that ritual or sacred construction work should be done with precision and method.
Alongside teachings on dharma and rites, the text also preserves practical procedural guidance; here it highlights disciplined technique—careful measurement and correct placement—as part of righteous ritual practice.
Apply the principle of “vicakṣaṇa” (skilled care): when performing any religious rite or setting up a sacred space, prioritize correctness, clear alignment, and disciplined execution rather than haste.