Shloka 23

Hayagrīva Pūjāvidhi: Root Mantra, Nyāsa, Maṇḍala-Devatā Worship, and Stotra

Devanagari script

विमलोत्कर्षिणी ज्ञाना क्रियायोगे वृषध्वज / प्रह्वी सत्या तथेशानानुग्रहौ शक्तयो ह्यमूः

Transliteration

vimalotkarṣiṇī jñānā kriyāyoge vṛṣadhvaja / prahvī satyā tatheśānānugrahau śaktayo hyamūḥ

Translation

โอ้ผู้มีธงเป็นรูปโค (วฤษภธวชะ) ในคริยาโยคะมีศักติทั้งหลายดังนี้—วิมโลตกรฺษิณี, ญานา, กริยา, โยคา, ประหวี, สัตยา และอีศานานุครหา (พระกรุณาแห่งพระอีศา)

Word by Word

• विमलोत्कर्षिणी: pure and elevating
• विमलोत्कर्षिणी: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: विमल-उत्कर्षिणी (प्रातिपदिक; समास)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; विमला च सा उत्कर्षिणी चेति कर्मधारयः; विशेषणम्

• ज्ञाना: (the) knowledge (power)
• ज्ञाना: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ज्ञान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; (ज्ञान-शक्ति)

• क्रियायोगे: in the yoga of action
• क्रियायोगे: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: क्रिया-योग (प्रातिपदिक; समास)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (अधिकरण), एकवचन; क्रियायाः योगः इति षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः

• वृषध्वज: O Bull-bannered one (Śiva)
• वृषध्वज: Sambodhana (Vocative/सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वृष-ध्वज (प्रातिपदिक; समास)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सम्बोधन, एकवचन; वृषः ध्वजः यस्य सः (शिवः) बहुव्रीहिः

• प्रह्वी: humble
• प्रह्वी: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: प्रह्वी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; विशेषणम् (humble/bowed)

• सत्या: true
• सत्या: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सत्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; विशेषणम्

• तथा: likewise
• तथा: Sambandha (Linker/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चय/तुल्यतार्थक (and likewise)

• ईशानानुग्रहौ: Īśāna’s two graces/favors
• ईशानानुग्रहौ: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ईशान-अनुग्रह (प्रातिपदिक; समास)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, द्विवचन; ईशानस्य अनुग्रहः इति षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः; द्वौ (two)

• शक्तयः: powers/energies
• शक्तयः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शक्ति (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• हि: indeed
• हि: Sambandha (Particle/निपात)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: हि (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; निश्चयार्थक

• अमूः: those (feminine plural)
• अमूः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अदस् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन; सर्वनाम (those)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra, as per the common Garuda Purana dialogue frame)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Kriyā-yoga is supported by distinct śaktis—purifying uplift (Vimalotkarṣiṇī), knowledge (Jñānā), action (Kriyā), integration (Yogā), humility (Prahvī), truth (Satyā), and divine grace (Īśānānugrahā).

Vedantic Theme: Sādhana as śakti-assisted transformation: śuddhi → jñāna → niṣkāma-kriyā → yoga → satya/praṇipāta → anugraha; grace as decisive factor.

Application: In practice, cultivate: cleanliness and clarity (vimalatā), study and reflection (jñāna), disciplined action (kriyā), steadiness (yoga), humility (praṇipāta), truthfulness (satya), and receptivity to grace (anugraha) through prayer and surrender.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: inner-yogic field / ritual-psychic map

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.34.19-22 (mandala/center/directional worship context in which these śaktis are framed)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva (Vṛṣadhvaja/Īśāna)
• Shaktis (divine powers)

FAQs

What is the importance of these śaktis in the Garuda Purana?

This verse lists inner spiritual powers cultivated through kriyā-yoga—purification, knowledge, right action, yoga, humility, truth, and the Lord’s grace—showing that disciplined practice is meant to transform character and consciousness.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

By emphasizing purification (vimalotkarṣiṇī), truth (satyā), and divine grace (īśānānugrahā), it points to the means by which the jīva becomes fit for higher states—reducing karmic bondage through right conduct and spiritual discipline.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Practice truthfulness, humility, and consistent disciplined action (rituals, vows, meditation, service), while seeking divine grace—treating spiritual life as steady purification rather than mere belief.