Shloka 1

Sup–Tiṅ Foundations: Prātipadika, Vibhaktis/Kārakas, and Lakāras

Tense–Mood System

Devanagari script

ऽध्यायः कुमार उवाच / सिद्धशब्दविवेकाय बालव्युत्पत्तिहेतवे

Transliteration

'dhyāyaḥ kumāra uvāca / siddhaśabdavivekāya bālavyutpattihetave

Translation

కుమారుడు పలికెను—సిద్ధ (శుద్ధ) శబ్దవివేకార్థమును, బాలుల వ్యుత్పత్తికి హేతువుగా।

Word by Word

• अध्यायः: chapter
• अध्यायः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अध्याय (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• कुमारः: Kumāra (the speaker)
• कुमारः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कुमार (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति (1st/Nominative), एकवचन

• उवाच: said/spoke
• उवाच: Kriya (Verb/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: वच् (धातु)
• Form: लिट्-लकार (Perfect), प्रथम-पुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन

• सिद्धशब्दविवेकाय: for the discernment of established words
• सिद्धशब्दविवेकाय: Sampradana (Purpose/Recipient/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सिद्ध + शब्द + विवेक (प्रातिपदिक); विवेक (मुख्य)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी-विभक्ति (4th/Dative), एकवचन; समासः—(सिद्धशब्दस्य विवेकः)

• बालव्युत्पत्तिहेतवे: for the cause of beginners’ instruction
• बालव्युत्पत्तिहेतवे: Sampradana (Purpose/Recipient/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: बाल + व्युत्पत्ति + हेतु (प्रातिपदिक); हेतु (मुख्य)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी-विभक्ति (4th/Dative), एकवचन; समासः—(बालानां व्युत्पत्तेः हेतुः)

Speaker

Kumāra

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Śabda-viveka (discernment of correct words) as a foundation for comprehension and transmission of knowledge.

Vedantic Theme: Śabda as pramāṇa (scriptural testimony) requires precision; disciplined language supports right cognition (samyag-jñāna).

Application: Study foundational grammar/terminology before higher doctrine; verify meanings and forms to avoid misinterpretation in recitation and study.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.205 (śabda-śāstra/grammar section context)

Characters & Entities

• Kumāra

FAQs

What is the purpose of this verse in the Garuda Purana?

It functions as a chapter-opening statement, declaring that the upcoming teaching is meant to help learners distinguish correct, established Sanskrit usage and to instruct beginners.

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

It sets a pedagogical frame: before discussing subtle topics like dharma and ritual, the text signals careful use of language and clarity for learners—supporting accurate transmission of doctrine and practice.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Approach scripture and ritual instructions with precision—learn key terms carefully, verify meanings, and study systematically to avoid misunderstandings in practice.