Shloka 19

Devatā-Pratiṣṭhā: Maṇḍapa Construction, Dikpāla Worship, Kalaśa-Abhiṣeka, Nyāsa and Homa Procedures

Devanagari script

कलशौ तु ततो द्वौद्वौ निवेश्यौ तोरणान्तिके / वस्त्रयुग्मसमायुक्ताश्चन्दनाद्यैः स्वलङ्कृताः

Transliteration

kalaśau tu tato dvaudvau niveśyau toraṇāntike / vastrayugmasamāyuktāścandanādyaiḥ svalaṅkṛtāḥ

Translation

Kế đó, hãy đặt các kalaśa (bình nước) từng đôi một gần cổng vòm toraṇa. Chúng được trang bị đôi tấm vải và được điểm trang trang nghiêm bằng đàn hương cùng các vật cát tường khác.

Word by Word

• कलशौ: two pots (kalaśas)
• कलशौ: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कलश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, द्विवचन; nominative dual masculine

• तु: then
• तु: Sambandha (Particle/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; विरोध/अनन्तरार्थक particle ‘but/then’

• ततः: thereafter
• ततः: Sambandha (Adverbial/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ततः (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; क्रम/अनन्तरार्थक ‘thereafter’

• द्वौ: two
• द्वौ: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: द्वि (संख्या-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, द्विवचन; numeral adjective ‘two’

• द्वौ: two each
• द्वौ: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: द्वि (संख्या-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, द्विवचन; पुनरुक्ति—वितरणार्थक (द्वौ द्वौ = two each)

• निवेश्यौ: to be placed
• निवेश्यौ: Karta (Predicate nominative/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: निवेश्य (कृदन्त; √विश् धातु with नि-)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, द्विवचन; विधेय-विशेषण; gerundive (यत्/अनीय) ‘to be placed/installed’

• तोरण-अन्तिके: near the doorway/arch
• तोरण-अन्तिके: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तोरण (प्रातिपदिक) + अन्तिक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति (अधिकरण), एकवचन; locative singular neuter; समासः षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (तोरणस्य अन्तिके)

• वस्त्र-युग्म-समायुक्ताः: provided with a pair of cloths
• वस्त्र-युग्म-समायुक्ताः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वस्त्र (प्रातिपदिक) + युग्म (प्रातिपदिक) + समा-युक्त (कृदन्त; √युज् धातु)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; past participle ‘endowed/connected’; समासः तत्पुरुष (वस्त्रयुग्मेन समायुक्ताः)

• चन्दन-आद्यैः: with sandalwood and the like
• चन्दन-आद्यैः: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: चन्दन (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति (करण), बहुवचन; instrumental plural neuter; समासः तत्पुरुष (चन्दनं आदिः येषां तैः)

• सु-लङ्कृताः: well adorned
• सु-लङ्कृताः: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सु (उपसर्ग/अव्यय) + लङ्कृत (कृदन्त; √कृ धातु with अलं-)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; भूतकृदन्त (क्त) ‘well-adorned’

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Shraddha Ritual

Ritual Type: Parvana

Beneficiary: Pitr

Timing: Before main offerings, during maṅgala-sajjā (auspicious setup) at the entrance

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Outer order reflects inner reverence: careful arrangement and adornment are part of dharmic ritual discipline.

Vedantic Theme: Śuddhi (purity) and saṃskāra: material arrangements as supports for sattva and focused intention.

Application: Prepare ritual implements cleanly and beautifully; treat entrances and transitions as moments for mindfulness and sanctification.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: threshold/entrance

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.48 (kalaśa-sthāpana and toraṇa context)

FAQs

What is the importance of placing kalashas near the toraṇa in the Garuda Purana?

This verse frames a precise ritual arrangement: paired kalashas at the threshold serve as auspicious, purificatory markers for the rite-space and help establish a sanctified entry point for the ceremonies connected with death rituals.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly: by prescribing correct external rites and purity markers, it supports the broader Garuda Purana theme that proper ritual order (vidhi) aids the deceased’s transition and the family’s dharmic handling of post-death duties.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

If performing traditional rites, maintain a clean, clearly marked ritual threshold and use simple auspicious items (water vessel, clean cloth, sandalwood/tilaka) with sincerity—prioritizing purity, order, and respectful observance.