Shloka 29

Dhvaja–Dhūmra–Paśu-Ākṛti Śakuna: Interpreting Banner, Smoke, and Animal-Form Omens by Stations

Devanagari script

गजस्थाने स्थिते सिंहे जयसिद्धिसमागमः / स्थिते शुनि गजस्थाने आरोग्यं सुखसम्पदः

Transliteration

gajasthāne sthite siṃhe jayasiddhisamāgamaḥ / sthite śuni gajasthāne ārogyaṃ sukhasampadaḥ

Translation

Kapag ang leon ay nasa pook ng elepante, nagkakatipon ang tagumpay at katuparan. Kapag ang aso ay nasa pook ng elepante, nagdudulot ito ng kalusugan at kasaganahan ng kaginhawahan.

Word by Word

• गजस्थाने: in the elephant-place/sign
• गजस्थाने: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गज-स्थान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी, एकवचन

• स्थिते: when (it) is situated
• स्थिते: Adhikarana (Locative absolute/सप्तमी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Verb
• Root: स्था (धातु)
• Form: क्त (PPP), सप्तमी, एकवचन; ‘स्थिते (सति)’ locative absolute

• सिंहे: in/when there is a lion
• सिंहे: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सिंह (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुल्लिङ्ग, सप्तमी, एकवचन; locative absolute with स्थिते

• जयसिद्धिसमागमः: attainment of victory and success
• जयसिद्धिसमागमः: Karya/Phala (Result/फल)
• Type: Noun
• Root: जय-सिद्धि-समागम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुल्लिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; (जयः च सिद्धिः च) + समागमः

• स्थिते: when (it) is situated
• स्थिते: Adhikarana (Locative absolute/सप्तमी-सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Verb
• Root: स्था (धातु)
• Form: क्त (PPP), सप्तमी, एकवचन; locative absolute

• शुनि: in/when there is a dog
• शुनि: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: श्वन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुल्लिङ्ग, सप्तमी, एकवचन; ‘श्वन्’ शब्दस्य सप्तमी एकवचन रूपम्

• गजस्थाने: in the elephant-place/sign
• गजस्थाने: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गज-स्थान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी, एकवचन

• आरोग्यम्: health
• आरोग्यम्: Karya/Phala (Result/फल)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आरोग्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन

• सुखसम्पदः: happy prosperities/fortunate gains
• सुखसम्पदः: Karya/Phala (Result/फल)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुख-सम्पद् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन; समासः कर्मधारय/तत्पुरुषः (सुखरूपाः सम्पदः)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Power (jaya) and success (siddhi) are to be integrated with ārogya and sukha-sampad—balanced life outcomes.

Vedantic Theme: Harmony of external success with inner/physical well-being; recognition of changing fortunes.

Application: Pursue goals with courage, but protect health and domestic stability as the foundation for lasting prosperity.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: omenic positional locus (gajasthāna)

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.199.28, 1.199.30 (gajasthāna omen series)

Characters & Entities

• Garuda
• Vishnu

FAQs

What is the importance of omen-like placements (sthāna) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse shows that specific symbolic “placements” are read as indicators of likely outcomes—such as victory, success, health, and happiness—used for practical decision-making in traditional contexts.

How does this verse relate to the Garuda Purana’s broader teaching on destiny and results?

It reflects the text’s applied approach: observable signs are mapped to probable results, complementing the Purana’s wider emphasis that outcomes manifest through a mix of causes, timing, and dharmic alignment.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Use it as a reminder to act when conditions support success (victory/siddhi) and to prioritize health and stable happiness as foundational “good signs” before major commitments.