Shloka 37
Brahmāṇḍa-Āvaraṇa Nirūpaṇa, Virajā-Setu, and Prākṛta–Vaikṛta Sṛṣṭi
इत्थं त्वयोक्तं श्रीकृष्ण संशयोबाधते मम
itthaṃ tvayoktaṃ śrīkṛṣṇa saṃśayobādhate mama
ఓ శ్రీకృష్ణా, మీరు ఇలా చెప్పినప్పటికీ నా సందేహం నన్ను ఇంకా బాధిస్తోంది.
Garuda (Vinata-putra), addressing Lord Vishnu as Śrī Kṛṣṇa
Concept: Even after instruction, saṃśaya (doubt) can persist; acknowledging it is part of the path and invites further clarification.
Vedantic Theme: Manana (reasoned reflection) to remove saṃśaya; the necessity of doubt-resolution for steady knowledge (niścaya-jñāna).
Application: Name doubts explicitly in study/meditation; seek clarification from reliable sources; use reflection and consistent practice to convert information into conviction.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.10.33-36 (content that generated the doubt)
FAQs
This verse shows that even after receiving instruction, sincere doubt may remain; the text legitimizes respectful questioning so the teaching on death, preta-state, and dharma becomes firm and actionable.
Indirectly, it frames the narrative method: Garuda’s unresolved doubt prompts further explanation from Lord Vishnu, leading to clearer guidance on the soul’s post-death journey and the rites meant to support it.
When confused about rites, karma, or ethical duty, ask precise questions to qualified teachers and study scripture carefully—clarity of understanding is treated as essential for right action.