Varaha Purana 120.2 — Adhyaya 120, Shloka 2

Procedure for the Three Daily Twilight Mantra-Observance

Devanagari script

स्नानं कृत्वा यथान्यायं मम कर्मपरायणाः ॥ उपसर्पन्ति ये भक्त्या कदान्नाशा जितेन्द्रियाः

Transliteration

snānaṃ kṛtvā yathānyāyaṃ mama karma-parāyaṇāḥ || upasarpanti ye bhaktyā kadannāśā jitendriyāḥ

Translation

เมื่ออาบน้ำตามกฎเกณฑ์แล้ว ผู้ที่มุ่งมั่นในกิจแห่งเรา ย่อมเข้าเฝ้าด้วยภักติ—บริโภคอาหารเรียบง่าย และสำรวมอินทรีย์ให้ชนะได้

Word by Word

• snānam: bath/bathing
• snānam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: snāna (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Neuter accusative singular (नपुंसकलिङ्ग द्वितीया एकवचन)

• kṛtvā: having done
• kṛtvā: Pūrvakāla (पूर्वकाल-क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: kṛ (धातु) + tvā (क्त्वा)
• Form: Kṛdanta absolutive/gerund (क्त्वा), indeclinable (अव्ययभाव)

• yathānyāyam: according to proper rule
• yathānyāyam: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: yathā (अव्यय) + nyāya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Avyayībhāva (अव्ययीभाव) adverbial compound, indeclinable; meaning ‘according to rule’

• mama: my/of me
• mama: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/षष्ठी)
• Type: Noun
• Root: asmad (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Pronoun, genitive singular (षष्ठी एकवचन)

• karmaparāyaṇāḥ: devoted to (my) rites/actions
• karmaparāyaṇāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: karma (प्रातिपदिक) + parāyaṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Tatpuruṣa (तत्पुरुष) (karmaṇi parāyaṇāḥ), masculine nominative plural (पुंलिङ्ग प्रथमा बहुवचन)

• upasarpanti: approach/come near
• upasarpanti: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: upa + sṛp (धातु)
• Form: Tinganta, Laṭ (लट्/present), 3rd person plural (प्रथमपुरुष बहुवचन), parasmaipada

• ye: who (those who)
• ye: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: yad (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Pronoun, masculine nominative plural (पुंलिङ्ग प्रथमा बहुवचन)

• bhaktyā: with devotion
• bhaktyā: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bhakti (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Feminine instrumental singular (स्त्रीलिङ्ग तृतीया एकवचन)

• kadannāśāḥ: desiring simple food (gruel etc.)
• kadannāśāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: kadanna (प्रातिपदिक) + āśā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Tatpuruṣa (तत्पुरुष) (kadannasya āśā), masculine nominative plural (पुंलिङ्ग प्रथमा बहुवचन)

• jitendriyāḥ: self-controlled (having conquered the senses)
• jitendriyāḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: jita (√ji धातु + क्त) + indriya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Bahuvrīhi (बहुव्रीहि) ‘whose senses are conquered’, masculine nominative plural (पुंलिङ्ग प्रथमा बहुवचन)

Speaker

Varāha

Varaha Avatara Context

Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":true,"aspect_highlighted":"compassion","earth_interaction":"Varāha prescribes preparatory disciplines (bath, diet, sense-restraint) for devotees approaching him in worship."}

Bhu Devi Dialogue

Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":false,"speaker_role":"instructor"}

Mathura Mandala

Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false}

Dharma Shastra

Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":true,"instruction_summary":"Before worship, bathe properly, eat simple fare, restrain the senses, and approach the Lord with bhakti.","karmic_consequence":"Such purity and self-control make one fit for worship and spiritual fruit; indulgence/impurity obstructs approach and merit (implied)."}

Vrata Mahatmya

Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false}

Cosmic Boar Symbolism

Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false}

Philosophical Teaching

Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"ethical-ritual discipline supporting devotion","core_concept":"Bhakti is strengthened and made effective through śauca (purity), mitāhāra (simple diet), and indriya-nigraha (sense control).","practical_application":"Adopt a pre-worship routine: regulated bath, simplified food, and deliberate restraint before mantra/pujā."}

Subject Matter

Subject Matter: ["Ethics","Ritual Procedure"]

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: śānta

Secondary Rasa: vīra

Geographic Context

Type: ritual-purity context

Cross References

Related Themes: Tri-sandhyā mantra-upasthāna introduction in 120.1.0 (preparatory discipline for the rite)

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Devotees, freshly bathed, approach Varāha with restrained senses and simple living, ready for ritual service.","item_prompts":["river/pond bathing scene","wet hair and clean garments","water pot and towel","devotees with folded hands","Varāha as receiving deity (temple or visionary presence)","simple food bowl indicating plain diet"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: rhythmic procession of devotees from water’s edge toward Varāha; strong outlines; ritual vessels; calm devotional faces.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: temple-like Varāha icon with gold halo; devotees in orderly line; gleaming vessels; emphasis on ornamented sanctum contrast with devotees’ simplicity.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: refined bathing ghat; soft water reflections; devotees in clean white/ochre; Varāha in dignified calm.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari: hillside stream; small group of devotees; narrative clarity—bath then approach; delicate landscape details."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"disciplinary and devotional","suggested_raga":"Ahir Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"clear, guiding, steady"}

Tags

• Classical Literature
• Purāṇic Studies
• Ascetic Discipline
• Ritual Purity

FAQs

What is the historical significance of this verse?

It documents a common Purāṇic linkage between bodily purification (snāna), dietary simplicity, and self-restraint as preparatory disciplines for daily worship.

Which geographic location is identified?

No location is specified; the focus is on ritual preparation rather than sacred geography.

What is the primary ethical instruction?

Cultivation of restraint (jitendriyatā) and moderation is presented as foundational to responsible religious practice.