Varaha Purana 124.4 — Adhyaya 124, Shloka 4

Ritual Observances Aligned with the Seasons

Seasonal Devotional Procedure

Devanagari script

तदाहरति कर्माणि विधिदृष्टेन कर्मणा ॥ विधिना मन्त्रपूतेन कुर्याच्छान्तमनोऽमलः ॥

Transliteration

tadāharati karmāṇi vidhidṛṣṭena karmaṇā || vidhinā mantrapūtena kuryācchāntamano'malaḥ ||

Translation

Rồi người ấy tiến hành các hành vi nghi lễ bằng hành động đã được quy tắc chuẩn nhận. Theo nghi thức được thanh tịnh hóa bởi thần chú, người trong sạch nên thực hành với tâm an tĩnh, không nhiễm cấu uế.

Word by Word

• तत्: that (it)
• तत्: कर्म (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग; द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; सर्वनाम (demonstrative)

• आहरति: brings/collects/offers
• आहरति: क्रिया (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: आ-हृ (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present); परस्मैपद; प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

• कर्माणि: rites/actions
• कर्माणि: कर्म (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कर्मन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग; द्वितीया-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• विधिदृष्टेन: as prescribed by rule
• विधिदृष्टेन: करण (करण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: विधि + दृष्ट (प्रातिपदिक; √दृश् क्त)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग; तृतीया-विभक्ति (Instrumental), एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः (विधिना दृष्टः = prescribed/seen by rule)

• कर्मणा: by the act/rite
• कर्मणा: करण (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कर्मन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग; तृतीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• विधिना: by the prescribed method
• विधिना: करण (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विधि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; तृतीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• मन्त्रपूतेन: purified by mantra
• मन्त्रपूतेन: करण (करण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: मन्त्र + पूत (प्रातिपदिक; √पू ‘to purify’ क्त)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग; तृतीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; तत्पुरुषः (मन्त्रेण पूतः = purified by mantra)

• कुर्यात्: should do/perform
• कुर्यात्: क्रिया (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Optative); परस्मैपद; प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

• शान्तमनाः: one whose mind is calm
• शान्तमनाः: कर्ता (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: शान्त + मनस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; बहुव्रीहिः (शान्तं मनः यस्य सः)

• अमलः: spotless/pure
• अमलः: कर्ता (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अमल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग; प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विशेषणम्

Speaker

Varāha (implied continuation)

Varaha Avatara Context

Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":true,"aspect_highlighted":"None","boar_form_detail":"None","earth_interaction":"Instruction given as dharma/ritual guidance within the Varāha–Bhū dialogue frame"}

Bhu Devi Dialogue

Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":false,"speaker_role":"instructor","bhu_devi_state":"None","key_question":"None"}

Mathura Mandala

Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false,"specific_site":"None","parikrama_context":"None","krishna_connection":"None"}

Dharma Shastra

Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":true,"topic":"None","instruction_summary":"Ritual acts should be performed exactly according to vidhi, with mantra-purified procedure, by a mentally tranquil and inwardly pure performer.","karmic_consequence":"Proper, mantra-sanctified performance with śānta-manas supports ritual efficacy and purity; deviation implies diminished fruit and ritual fault (doṣa)."}

Vrata Mahatmya

Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":true,"vrata_name":"Unnamed vidhi-based observance (contextual vrata/karma)","tithi_month":"Not specified in this verse","promised_fruit":"Implied: ritual success (siddhi) through purity, mantra, and calm mind."}

Cosmic Boar Symbolism

Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false,"symbolic_interpretation":"None","yajna_varaha_imagery":"None","vedantic_connection":"None"}

Philosophical Teaching

Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"karma-yoga / ritual ethics","core_concept":"Outer correctness (vidhi) must be joined with inner purity (amalatā) and mental tranquility (śānta-manas) for dharmic action to bear fruit.","practical_application":"Before any pūjā/vrata: settle the mind, maintain cleanliness and intention, and follow the prescribed sequence with correct mantras."}

Subject Matter

Subject Matter: ["Ritual Practice","Ethics"]

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: śānta

Secondary Rasa: None

Geographic Context

Type: None

Cross References

Related Themes: Varāha Purāṇa 124.6–124.9 (continuing vrata/vidhi and mantra)

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Varāha as a dignified instructor prescribing a rule-bound ritual, with a calm, purified practitioner preparing offerings and reciting mantras.","item_prompts":["Varāha teaching posture","ritual implements (water pot, lamp, flowers)","mantra scroll/palm-leaf","serene-faced practitioner","clean altar"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Varāha as divine teacher with ornate crown and jewelry, warm earthy palette, calm devotee at a neat altar, clear hand-gestures of instruction.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style: gold-leaf haloed Varāha instructing, richly decorated altar with lamp and conch, devotee in añjali, heavy ornamentation and embossed details.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style: refined linework, soft shading; Varāha seated, pointing to ritual items; tranquil atmosphere, minimal background architecture.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari style: intimate teaching scene in a small pavilion, delicate flora border, Varāha and devotee facing each other, emphasis on serenity and clarity."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"Measured, didactic, purifying","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium-slow","voice_tone":"steady, clear, contemplative"}

Tags

• Classical Literature
• Purāṇic Ritual
• Sanskrit Ethics

FAQs

What is the historical significance of this verse?

It preserves a normative ritual idiom: correct procedure (vidhi) and mantra are presented as legitimizing forces, while mental composure is treated as a core component of practice.

Which geographic location is identified?

No geographic location is mentioned.

What is the primary ethical instruction?

The verse emphasizes calmness and purity as ethical-psychological requirements accompanying formal correctness.