Shloka 9

Vināyaka-pīḍā: Omens, Purification, Crossroads Offerings, and Ambikā Svastyayana

Devanagari script

ललाटे कर्णयोरक्ष्णोरापस्तद्घ्नुन्तु ते सदा / स्नातस्य सार्षपं तैलं स्नुवेणौदुम्बरेण तु

Transliteration

lalāṭe karṇayorakṣṇorāpastadghnuntu te sadā / snātasya sārṣapaṃ tailaṃ snuveṇaudumbareṇa tu

Translation

پیشانی، کانوں اور آنکھوں پر جو آفت ہو، پانی ہمیشہ اسے دور کرے۔ غسل کے بعد سرسوں کا تیل لگاؤ؛ سنوہی کے دودھیا رس اور اُدُمبَر (گولر) کے وسیلے سے॥

Word by Word

• ललाटे: on the forehead
• ललाटे: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ललाट (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, सप्तमी-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम् (Locative singular)

• कर्णयोः: in the two ears
• कर्णयोः: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कर्ण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे, सप्तमी/षष्ठी-विभक्तिः, द्विवचनम् (Locative dual here: in the two ears)

• अक्ष्णोः: in the two eyes
• अक्ष्णोः: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अक्षि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, सप्तमी/षष्ठी-विभक्तिः, द्विवचनम् (Locative dual here: in the two eyes)

• आपः: waters
• आपः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अप् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्गे, प्रथमा-विभक्तिः, बहुवचनम् (Nominative plural)

• तत्: that
• तत्: Karman (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, द्वितीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्; विशेषणम् (that [misfortune])

• घ्नुन्तु: may (they) destroy
• घ्नुन्तु: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √हन् (धातु)
• Form: लोट्-लकारः (आज्ञार्थः), प्रथमपुरुषः, बहुवचनम्, परस्मैपदम्; घ्नन्तु/घ्नुन्तु = हन्तु (let them destroy)

• ते: for you
• ते: Sampradana (Recipient/सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: युष्मद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम् (of you/for you)

• सदा: always
• सदा: Kriya-visheshana (Adverbial/क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: सदा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्ययम्; कालवाचक-क्रियाविशेषणम् (adverb of time)

• स्नातस्य: of the bathed (person)
• स्नातस्य: Sambandha (Genitive relation/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: √स्ना (धातु) → स्नात (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: भूतकृदन्तः (क्त-प्रत्ययः), पुंलिङ्गे, षष्ठी-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्; 'स्नातस्य' = of one who has bathed (Genitive singular)

• सार्षपम्: mustard (made of mustard)
• सार्षपम्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्षप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, द्वितीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्; विशेषणम् (mustard-)

• तैलम्: oil
• तैलम्: Karman (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तैल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, द्वितीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्

• स्नुवेण: with snu (a plant/latex)
• स्नुवेण: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्नु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, तृतीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम् (Instrumental singular; 'with snu'—a plant/latex)

• औदुम्बरेण: with (something) of udumbara (wood)
• औदुम्बरेण: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: उदुम्बर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे, तृतीया-विभक्तिः, एकवचनम्; तद्धित-प्रत्ययः (औदुम्बर = made of udumbara wood)

• तु: and; indeed
• तु: Sambandha (Discourse particle/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्ययम्; निपातः

Speaker

Lord Viṣṇu (in instruction to Garuḍa/Vainateya, within the Viṣṇu–Garuḍa dialogue)

Medical Ayurveda

Dosha: Vata

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Purification is both mantra-based and substance-based: water wards off afflictions; specific oils/plants are applied as protective measures.

Vedantic Theme: Body as an instrument (śarīra-sādhana) to be maintained in sattva for dharma; outer cleanliness supporting inner clarity.

Application: After bathing, adopt a consistent self-care ritual (abhyanga) with suitable oil; protect sensory health (eyes/ears) through cleanliness and moderation.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Geographic Context

Type: bathing place / household courtyard

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana: ācāra sections on snāna, rakṣā, and use of substances for doṣa-nivāraṇa (general parallel)

Characters & Entities

• Viṣṇu
• Garuḍa

FAQs

What is the importance of ritual purification with water in the Garuda Purana?

This verse presents water (āpaḥ) as a protective purifier that removes or repels afflictions and impurity from sensitive organs, emphasizing ritual cleanliness as a form of spiritual and bodily safeguarding.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul in Garuda Purana teachings?

Indirectly: it reinforces that disciplined āchāra (right conduct and purity) supports dharma, which the Garuda Purana repeatedly links to favorable outcomes after death and a smoother post-mortem journey.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Maintain daily cleanliness and mindful post-bath routines; interpret the anointing instructions as a traditional protective practice and, more broadly, as a reminder to cultivate disciplined, sattvic habits.