Shloka 5

Viṣṇu-pūjāvidhi: Śuddhi, Nyāsa, Dhyāna, Āsana-devatā Pūjā, Upacāras, and Stotra

Devanagari script

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीधराय विष्णवे नमः / अयं मन्त्रः सुरेशस्य विष्णोरीशस्य वाचकः

Transliteration

oṃ śrīṃ hrīṃ śrīdharāya viṣṇave namaḥ / ayaṃ mantraḥ sureśasya viṣṇorīśasya vācakaḥ

Translation

“โอม ศรีง หรีง—นอบน้อมแด่พระวิษณุผู้ทรงศรี (ศรีธร).” มนตร์นี้เป็นนามบ่งชี้พระวิษณุ ผู้เป็นเจ้าแห่งเทพและผู้ปกครองสูงสุด

Word by Word

• ॐ: Om
• ॐ: Sambandha (Mantra particle/मन्त्र-निपात)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ॐ (अव्यय/प्रणव)
• Form: प्रणव (sacred syllable), अव्यय

• श्रीं: śrīṃ (bīja)
• श्रीं: Sambandha (Mantra particle/मन्त्र-निपात)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: श्री (बीज/अव्यय)
• Form: बीजाक्षर (bīja), अव्यय

• ह्रीं: hrīṃ (bīja)
• ह्रीं: Sambandha (Mantra particle/मन्त्र-निपात)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ह्री (बीज/अव्यय)
• Form: बीजाक्षर (bīja), अव्यय

• श्रीधराय: to Śrīdhara
• श्रीधराय: Sampradana (Recipient/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: श्रीधर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी-विभक्ति (सम्प्रदान), एकवचन; बहुव्रीहिः (यस्य श्रीः धरा अस्ति)

• विष्णवे: to Viṣṇu
• विष्णवे: Sampradana (Recipient/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विष्णु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• नमः: salutation
• नमः: Sambandha (Salutation/नमस्कार)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: नमस् (प्रातिपदिक/अव्ययवत्)
• Form: नमस्कारार्थक अव्यय (indeclinable interjection); प्रायः चतुर्थी-योग्य

• अयम्: this
• अयम्: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: इदम् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; सर्वनाम

• मन्त्रः: mantra
• मन्त्रः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मन्त्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• सुरेशस्य: of the lord of gods
• सुरेशस्य: Shashthi-sambandha (Genitive relation/षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुर + ईश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (सुराणाम् ईशः)

• विष्णोः: of Viṣṇu
• विष्णोः: Shashthi-sambandha (Genitive relation/षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विष्णु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• ईशस्य: of the Lord
• ईशस्य: Shashthi-sambandha (Genitive relation/षष्ठी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ईश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• वाचकः: denoter, signifier
• वाचकः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वाचक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; कर्तृवाचक-नाम

Speaker

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

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: The root-mantra (with śrīṃ, hrīṃ) names Viṣṇu as Śrīdhara and Supreme Lord; naming is a direct mode of approach to Īśvara.

Vedantic Theme: Nāma as upāsanā: the Lord is approached through His appellation; īśvaratva (lordship) and śrī-sambandha (Lakṣmī association) indicate fullness (pūrṇatva).

Application: Use the mantra for japa with correct pronunciation and intent of surrender; contemplate Viṣṇu as protector and ruler while reciting.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.31.6 (benefits of the mantra); Garuda Purana 1.31.7-8 (nyāsa and mudrā supporting practice)

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu
• Shridhara
• Devas (Suras)

FAQs

What is the importance of this Vishnu mantra in the Garuda Purana?

This verse identifies a specific salutation-mantra to Viṣṇu (Śrīdhara) and states that it directly denotes Viṣṇu as the Lord of the devas and the Supreme Ruler, emphasizing devotional remembrance as spiritually potent.

How does this verse relate to the Garuda Purana’s teachings on death rites or the soul’s journey?

While not describing preta-journey mechanics directly, it functions as a devotional anchor: the text frames liberation and protection through remembrance of Viṣṇu, which is repeatedly presented in the Garuda Purana as a higher refuge amid after-death concerns.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Use the mantra as a daily japa or prayer—especially before rituals, during grief, or when seeking steadiness—cultivating bhakti and remembrance of Viṣṇu as the inner protector and sovereign.