Shloka 83

Devanagari script

तस्मादेतत्त्वया श्राद्धे विप्राणां भुञ्जतां पुरः / श्रावणीयं महाभाग अस्माकं पुष्टिकारकम्

Transliteration

tasmādetattvayā śrāddhe viprāṇāṃ bhuñjatāṃ puraḥ / śrāvaṇīyaṃ mahābhāga asmākaṃ puṣṭikārakam

Translation

پس شرادھ کے وقت جب برہمن کھانا کھا رہے ہوں تو ان کے سامنے تمہیں اس کا پاٹھ کرنا چاہیے۔ اے نیک بخت، یہ سننے کے لائق ہے اور ہمارے لیے تقویت بخش ہے۔

Word by Word

• तस्मात्: therefore
• तस्मात्: Sambandha (Discourse/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: तस्मात् इति अव्ययीभाववत्/निपातवत् प्रयोगः; हेत्वर्थक (therefore/from that reason)

• एतत्: this (hymn/text)
• एतत्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: एतद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन

• त्वया: by you
• त्वया: Karana (Agent/Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: त्वद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: तृतीया-विभक्ति (3rd/Instrumental), एकवचन; सर्वनाम

• श्राद्धे: in the śrāddha
• श्राद्धे: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: श्राद्ध (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति (7th/Locative), एकवचन

• विप्राणाम्: of the brāhmaṇas
• विप्राणाम्: Sambandha (Genitive/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विप्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति (6th/Genitive), बहुवचन

• भुञ्जताम्: of those eating
• भुञ्जताम्: Sambandha (Genitive/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Verb
• Root: भुज् (धातु) + शतृ (कृदन्त)
• Form: वर्तमानकृदन्त (present active participle/शतृ); पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; ‘of those who are eating’

• पुरः: in front (of them)
• पुरः: Sambandha (Adverbial/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: पुरः (अव्यय)
• Form: देशवाचक-अव्यय (adverb: in front/before)

• श्रावणीयम्: to be recited
• श्रावणीयम्: Visheshana (Predicate adjective/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: श्रव् (धातु) + अनीय (कृदन्त)
• Form: कृत्य-प्रत्ययान्त (gerundive/अनीय); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; विधेय-विशेषण (to be recited/heard)

• महाभाग: O fortunate one
• महाभाग: Sambodhana (Address/सम्बोधन)
• Type: Noun
• Root: महा + भाग (प्रातिपदिके)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सम्बोधन-विभक्ति (Vocative), एकवचन; कर्मधारयः (महान् भागः यस्य)

• अस्माकम्: of us/our
• अस्माकम्: Sambandha (Genitive/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अस्मद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी-विभक्ति (6th/Genitive), बहुवचन

• पुष्टिकारकम्: causing nourishment/strength
• पुष्टिकारकम्: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पुष्टि + कारक (प्रातिपदिके)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; उपपद-तत्पुरुषः (पुष्टिं करोति इति)

Speaker

Pitris (ancestors), as quoted within the Vishnu–Garuda dialogue

Shraddha Ritual

Ritual Type: Parvana

Beneficiary: Pitr

Timing: At Śrāddha, specifically during brāhmaṇa-bhojana (while brāhmaṇas are eating).

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Śrāddha efficacy is heightened by śravaṇa/pāṭha of the stotra in the presence of brāhmaṇas during bhojana; it becomes pitṛ-puṣṭi (nourishment/strength).

Vedantic Theme: Interdependence of anna (offering) and śabda (mantra) as vehicles of subtle benefit; dharma as compassionate continuity across generations.

Application: During Śrāddha, recite this text audibly in front of the brāhmaṇas as they eat; ensure it is heard as part of the rite.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: karuna

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: ritual dining space

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana: instructions to recite stotra during brāhmaṇa-bhojana in Śrāddha; Garuda Purana: pitṛ-puṣṭi/tṛpti through śravaṇa and feeding

Characters & Entities

• Pitris
• Brahmanas (Vipras)
• Shraddha

FAQs

What is the importance of recitation during Shraddha in Garuda Purana?

This verse states that a specific recitation should be made in the presence of brāhmaṇas while they eat during śrāddha, because hearing it is described as nourishing and strengthening for the Pitris.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly, it teaches that post-death welfare is supported through śrāddha rites—especially feeding brāhmaṇas and ritual recitation—by which the departed (Pitris) receive ‘puṣṭi’ (sustenance/strength).

Practical application of this wisdom today?

When performing śrāddha, maintain ritual attentiveness: feed qualified recipients respectfully and include proper recitation/listening, treating it as an intentional offering for ancestral well-being.