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

شرعی/مقررہ طریقے کے مطابق غسل کرکے، جو میرے اعمال کے پابند ہیں وہ بھکتی کے ساتھ قریب آتے ہیں—سادہ غذا کھاتے اور اپنے حواس کو قابو میں رکھ کر۔

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.