Shloka 40
Multi-form Manifestations, Indra–Kāma Incarnations, Pravāha, and the Twofold Buddhi
Sense-Discipline and Exclusive Refuge in Viṣṇu
संकर्षणादिरूपैस्तु त्रिभिराविष्ट एव सः / एवं द्विरूपो विज्ञेयो ह्यनिरुद्धो महामतिः
saṃkarṣaṇādirūpaistu tribhirāviṣṭa eva saḥ / evaṃ dvirūpo vijñeyo hyaniruddho mahāmatiḥ
อนิรุทธะนั้นถูกแผ่ซ่านด้วยสามรูปที่เริ่มด้วยสังกรษณะ ดังนี้มหามติอนิรุทธะพึงเข้าใจว่าเป็นผู้มีสภาวะสองประการ (ทวิรูป).
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Aniruddha is ‘āviṣṭa’ (pervaded/indwelt) by the three forms beginning with Saṅkarṣaṇa, hence possesses a twofold nature (transcendent and functional/emanational).
Vedantic Theme: Unity-in-difference (bhedābheda-like Purāṇic theology): one Hari manifests multiple functional aspects without losing oneness.
Application: Contemplate divine unity behind diverse functions: integrate intellect, mind, and ego under devotion; reduce sectarian fragmentation by seeing one source in many forms.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.28 (vyūha sequence and identifications)
FAQs
This verse highlights Aniruddha as a key divine principle understood through the vyuha framework—his nature is described as pervaded by other divine forms, indicating layered functions of the Supreme in cosmic order.
It states that Aniruddha is ‘āviṣṭa’ (pervaded/entered) by three forms beginning with Saṅkarṣaṇa, suggesting an interpenetration of divine functions rather than separate gods.
Use it to cultivate integrated devotion: see one Supreme reality expressing multiple roles—creation, sustenance, and governance—encouraging steadiness in dharma and worship without sectarian confusion.