Shloka 19

Devatā-Pratiṣṭhā: Maṇḍapa Construction, Dikpāla Worship, Kalaśa-Abhiṣeka, Nyāsa and Homa Procedures

Devanagari script

कलशौ तु ततो द्वौद्वौ निवेश्यौ तोरणान्तिके / वस्त्रयुग्मसमायुक्ताश्चन्दनाद्यैः स्वलङ्कृताः

Transliteration

kalaśau tu tato dvaudvau niveśyau toraṇāntike / vastrayugmasamāyuktāścandanādyaiḥ svalaṅkṛtāḥ

Translation

తర్వాత తోరణం (ద్వార-వలయం) సమీపంలో రెండు రెండు కలశాలను స్థాపించాలి. అవి జత వస్త్రాలతో సమాయుక్తమై, చందనం మొదలైన శుభ ద్రవ్యాలతో సుందరంగా అలంకరించబడాలి.

Word by Word

• कलशौ: two pots (kalaśas)
• कलशौ: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कलश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, द्विवचन; nominative dual masculine

• तु: then
• तु: Sambandha (Particle/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; विरोध/अनन्तरार्थक particle ‘but/then’

• ततः: thereafter
• ततः: Sambandha (Adverbial/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ततः (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; क्रम/अनन्तरार्थक ‘thereafter’

• द्वौ: two
• द्वौ: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: द्वि (संख्या-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, द्विवचन; numeral adjective ‘two’

• द्वौ: two each
• द्वौ: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: द्वि (संख्या-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, द्विवचन; पुनरुक्ति—वितरणार्थक (द्वौ द्वौ = two each)

• निवेश्यौ: to be placed
• निवेश्यौ: Karta (Predicate nominative/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: निवेश्य (कृदन्त; √विश् धातु with नि-)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, द्विवचन; विधेय-विशेषण; gerundive (यत्/अनीय) ‘to be placed/installed’

• तोरण-अन्तिके: near the doorway/arch
• तोरण-अन्तिके: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तोरण (प्रातिपदिक) + अन्तिक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति (अधिकरण), एकवचन; locative singular neuter; समासः षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (तोरणस्य अन्तिके)

• वस्त्र-युग्म-समायुक्ताः: provided with a pair of cloths
• वस्त्र-युग्म-समायुक्ताः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वस्त्र (प्रातिपदिक) + युग्म (प्रातिपदिक) + समा-युक्त (कृदन्त; √युज् धातु)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; past participle ‘endowed/connected’; समासः तत्पुरुष (वस्त्रयुग्मेन समायुक्ताः)

• चन्दन-आद्यैः: with sandalwood and the like
• चन्दन-आद्यैः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: चन्दन (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण), बहुवचन; instrumental plural neuter; समासः तत्पुरुष (चन्दनं आदिः येषां तैः)

• सु-लङ्कृताः: well adorned
• सु-लङ्कृताः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सु (उपसर्ग/अव्यय) + लङ्कृत (कृदन्त; √कृ धातु with अलं-)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; भूतकृदन्त (क्त) ‘well-adorned’

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Shraddha Ritual

Ritual Type: Parvana

Beneficiary: Pitr

Timing: Before main offerings, during maṅgala-sajjā (auspicious setup) at the entrance

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Outer order reflects inner reverence: careful arrangement and adornment are part of dharmic ritual discipline.

Vedantic Theme: Śuddhi (purity) and saṃskāra: material arrangements as supports for sattva and focused intention.

Application: Prepare ritual implements cleanly and beautifully; treat entrances and transitions as moments for mindfulness and sanctification.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: threshold/entrance

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.48 (kalaśa-sthāpana and toraṇa context)

FAQs

What is the importance of placing kalashas near the toraṇa in the Garuda Purana?

This verse frames a precise ritual arrangement: paired kalashas at the threshold serve as auspicious, purificatory markers for the rite-space and help establish a sanctified entry point for the ceremonies connected with death rituals.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly: by prescribing correct external rites and purity markers, it supports the broader Garuda Purana theme that proper ritual order (vidhi) aids the deceased’s transition and the family’s dharmic handling of post-death duties.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

If performing traditional rites, maintain a clean, clearly marked ritual threshold and use simple auspicious items (water vessel, clean cloth, sandalwood/tilaka) with sincerity—prioritizing purity, order, and respectful observance.