Shloka 135
Ācāra-Nirṇaya: Varṇa-Āśrama Dharma, Śauca, Snāna, Sandhyā, Japa, Tarpaṇa, and Gṛhastha-Dinacaryā
सविता च भगश्चैव मुनयः सनकादयः / आब्रह्मस्तम्बपर्यन्तं जगत्तृप्यत्विति ब्रुवन्
savitā ca bhagaścaiva munayaḥ sanakādayaḥ / ābrahmastambaparyantaṃ jagattṛpyatviti bruvan
సవితృ, భగుడు, అలాగే సనకాది మునులు ఇలా పలుకుచున్నారు—“బ్రహ్మ నుండి గడ్డి తుంపర వరకు సమస్త జగత్తు తృప్తి పొందుగాక.”
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra, in the Garuda Purana dialogue frame)
Ritual Type: Parvana
Beneficiary: Pitr
Timing: Concluding/expansive benediction within tarpana/śrāddha flow
Concept: Ritual offerings and prayers should be universal in intent—seeking well-being for all beings across the hierarchy of existence.
Vedantic Theme: Sarva-bhūta-hita and the intuition of unity (ekatva-bhāva) expressed as universal śānti.
Application: Conclude offerings with a universal welfare prayer; cultivate non-exclusivity—extend merit and goodwill beyond one’s immediate circle.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: cosmic-scope
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.213.136 (tarpana method and deva-arcana)
FAQs
It is a ritual blessing expressing that offerings and merits should bring satisfaction to all levels of existence—from the highest (Brahmā) to the smallest life-forms—reflecting the inclusive, cosmic intent of śrāddha/tarpaṇa.
The verse functions as a sanctifying declaration used in rites where water/food offerings are made; it frames the act not as private benefit alone, but as a dharmic act meant to appease deities, sages, and the entire living order.
Perform charity and remembrance rites with a universal intention—wishing well-being for all beings—so that personal rituals become acts of compassion and dharma rather than mere formality.