Shloka 10

Gradations of Bliss and Knowledge; Lakṣmī’s Special Insight; The Rarity of Bhakti in Kali-yuga; Nīlā’s Vow and Śrīnivāsa Darśana

Devanagari script

एवं ज्ञानं सुविज्ञेयं मारुतेस्तु बलादिकम् / एवं ज्ञानं शतं ज्ञेयं मारुते नात्र संशयः

Transliteration

evaṃ jñānaṃ suvijñeyaṃ mārutestu balādikam / evaṃ jñānaṃ śataṃ jñeyaṃ mārute nātra saṃśayaḥ

Translation

இவ்வாறு மாருதியின் வலிமை முதலிய குணங்களைப் பற்றிய ஞானத்தைத் தெளிவாக அறிய வேண்டும். ஓ மாருதி, இந்த உபதேசம் நூறுமடங்கு சிறந்ததாக அறியப்பட வேண்டியது; இதில் ஐயமில்லை.

Word by Word

• एवम्: thus
• एवम्: Kriya-visheshana (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एवम् (अव्यय)
• Form: प्रकारवाचक-अव्यय (adverb: thus)

• ज्ञानम्: knowledge
• ज्ञानम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ज्ञान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन

• सुविज्ञेयम्: should be well understood
• सुविज्ञेयम्: Vidhi (विधेय/भाव्य)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सु (उपसर्ग/अव्यय) + वि-ज्ञा (धातु) + यत् (कृदन्त-प्रत्यय)
• Form: कृदन्त: यत्-प्रत्यय (gerundive/भाव्य); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; 'to be well understood'

• मारुतेः: of Māruta (Hanumān/Vāyu’s son)
• मारुतेः: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मारुत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी, एकवचन; Genitive singular

• तु: indeed/but
• तु: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: विरोध/विशेषार्थक-अव्यय (but/indeed)

• बलादिकम्: strength and the like
• बलादिकम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: बल (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: समास: तत्पुरुष (बलम् आदिः यस्य/बलादि); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; 'strength etc.'

• एवम्: thus
• एवम्: Kriya-visheshana (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एवम् (अव्यय)
• Form: प्रकारवाचक-अव्यय

• ज्ञानम्: knowledge
• ज्ञानम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ज्ञान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन

• शतम्: a hundred
• शतम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन

• ज्ञेयम्: should be known
• ज्ञेयम्: Vidhi (विधेय/भाव्य)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ज्ञा (धातु) + यत् (कृदन्त-प्रत्यय)
• Form: कृदन्त: यत्-प्रत्यय (gerundive); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; 'to be known'

• मारुते: in/with respect to Māruta
• मारुते: Adhikarana (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मारुत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी, एकवचन; Locative singular

• न: not
• न: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: न (अव्यय)
• Form: निषेधार्थक-अव्यय (negation)

• अत्र: here
• अत्र: Adhikarana (अधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अत्र (अव्यय)
• Form: देशवाचक-अव्यय (adverb: here)

• संशयः: doubt
• संशयः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: संशय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; Nominative singular

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra in the Garuda Purana dialogue framework)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Know distinctly the doctrine regarding Māruti (strength and allied qualities); it is to be understood as 'hundredfold'—complete/excellent—without doubt.

Vedantic Theme: Clarity (suvijñeya) and niścaya as prerequisites for right orientation; knowledge of divine exemplars as support for bhakti and dharma.

Application: Study with precision: define terms, verify sources, and cultivate firm conviction; use exemplary figures (Hanumān/Māruti) to strengthen resolve and disciplined practice.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: vira

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.19.8–12 (gradation and analogies)

Characters & Entities

• Māruti (Hanumān)

FAQs

What is the importance of knowledge about Māruti in the Garuda Purana?

This verse frames Māruti’s strength and virtues as a subject of clear, authoritative knowledge—something to be understood thoroughly and without doubt.

How does this verse relate to the Garuda Purana’s broader spiritual instruction?

Within the Vishnu–Garuda teaching style, it emphasizes certainty in sacred instruction and highlights exemplary divine qualities (like bala) as spiritually meaningful knowledge.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Treat scriptural learning as something to be understood clearly (not vaguely), and cultivate Māruti-like qualities—strength used in service, steadiness, and devotion.