Shloka 64
Āhnika-Dharma: Dawn Purification, Sandhyā-Upāsanā, Tarpana, Pañca-Mahāyajñas, and Aśauca Rules
अन्यांश्चाभिमतान्देवान् भक्त्या चाक्रोधनो हर ! / प्रदद्याद्वाथ पुष्पादि सूक्तेन पुरुषेण तु
anyāṃścābhimatāndevān bhaktyā cākrodhano hara ! / pradadyādvātha puṣpādi sūktena puruṣeṇa tu
โอ หระ เมื่อปราศจากโทสะและมีภักติ พึงบูชาเทวะอื่นที่ตนเคารพด้วย แล้วจึงถวายดอกไม้เป็นต้น โดยสวดปุรุษสูกตะประกอบ
Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda; verse addresses Hara/Śiva as part of the ritual context)
Concept: Akrodha (freedom from anger) and bhakti are essential inner disciplines; Vedic recitation (Puruṣa-sūkta) sanctifies offerings to deities.
Vedantic Theme: From ethical purification (akrodha) to universal vision (Puruṣa as all); ritual as a bridge from many forms to one cosmic principle.
Application: Before worship, cultivate calm; offer flowers etc. to iṣṭa-devatās; accompany offerings with Puruṣa-sūkta recitation (as per tradition/ability).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
Type: ritual space/altar (implied)
Related Themes: Garuda Purana sections recommending akrodha and purity during śrāddha/pūjā; Vedic hymn usage in rites (contextual)
FAQs
This verse emphasizes inclusive devotional worship—after focusing one’s practice, offerings may also be made to other personally revered deities, provided the worship is done with bhakti and without anger.
It links inner disposition to ritual efficacy: akrodha (freedom from anger) and devotion are presented as necessary qualities, showing that outer offerings are meant to be supported by inner purity.
Perform worship calmly and respectfully, avoid anger while praying, and accompany offerings (like flowers) with meaningful recitation—such as the Puruṣa-sūkta—rather than treating ritual as mere formality.