Shloka 35

Nakṣatra-Devatā Enumeration and Muhūrta Rules for Travel, Rites, and Yogas

Devanagari script

एता दग्धा न गन्तव्यं पीडादिः किल मानवैः / विशाखात्रयमादित्ये पूर्वाषाढात्रये शशी

Transliteration

etā dagdhā na gantavyaṃ pīḍādiḥ kila mānavaiḥ / viśākhātrayamāditye pūrvāṣāḍhātraye śaśī

Translation

这些时段被称为“焚烧之时”；人在此时不宜出行，否则易生苦恼与诸般灾患。当太阳行于毗舍佉（Viśākhā）三足之内，或月亮行于前阿沙荼（Pūrvāṣāḍhā）三足之内，此等时刻当避之。

Word by Word

• etāḥ: these
• etāḥ: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: etad (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), बहुवचन; सर्वनाम-विशेषण (fem. nom. pl.)

• dagdhāḥ: burnt/inauspicious (lit. burnt)
• dagdhāḥ: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: dah (धातु) → dagdha (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक, क्त-प्रत्यय)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), बहुवचन; भूतकर्मणि कृदन्त (past passive participle)

• na: not
• na: Pratishedha (Negation/निषेध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: na (अव्यय)
• Form: निषेध-अव्यय (negative particle)

• gantavyam: should be gone/undertaken
• gantavyam: Vidhi (Obligation/विधि)
• Type: Verb
• Root: gam (धातु) → gantavya (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक, तव्यत्)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; विधेय-भावे तव्यत् (gerundive: ‘to be gone/should be gone’)

• pīḍā-ādiḥ: affliction etc. (troubles and the like)
• pīḍā-ādiḥ: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: pīḍā (प्रातिपदिक) + ādi (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; तत्पुरुष-समास (आदि-शब्दः ‘etc.’)

• kila: indeed/it is said
• kila: Sambandha (Discourse particle/निपात)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: kila (अव्यय)
• Form: निपात-अव्यय (particle indicating report/indeed)

• mānavaiḥ: by humans/people
• mānavaiḥ: Karana (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: mānava (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), बहुवचन (instr. pl.)

• viśākhā-trayam: the triad of Viśākhā (three Viśākhā nakṣatras)
• viśākhā-trayam: Adhikarana (Locus/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: viśākhā (प्रातिपदिक) + traya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; द्विगु-समास (three [stars] of Viśākhā)

• āditye: when (it is) Sun/Sūrya (i.e., on Sunday / under Sun’s influence)
• āditye: Adhikarana (Locus/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: āditya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th), एकवचन (loc. sg.)

• pūrvāṣāḍhā-traye: in the triad of Pūrvāṣāḍhā
• pūrvāṣāḍhā-traye: Adhikarana (Locus/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: pūrvāṣāḍhā (प्रातिपदिक) + traya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th), एकवचन; द्विगु-समास (locative: ‘in the triad of Pūrvāṣāḍhā’)

• śaśī: the Moon
• śaśī: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: śaśin (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन (nom. sg.)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Kāla-doṣa: certain time-nakṣatra combinations are ‘burnt’ (dagdha) and should be avoided for journeys to prevent suffering.

Vedantic Theme: Prārabdha and kāla as an operative condition within vyavahāra; prudence and restraint as dharmic intelligence.

Application: Avoid initiating travel/major undertakings when Sun is in Viśākhā tri-pada or Moon in Pūrvāṣāḍhā tri-pada; choose alternative muhūrtas.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: bhayanaka

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Geographic Context

Type: temporal/astrological (nakshatra-pada)

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.59 (muhūrta/nakṣatra-yoga section); Related ‘dagdha’/inauspicious yoga lists in adjacent verses 1.59.36–39

Characters & Entities

• Aditya (Sun)
• Shashi (Moon)
• Vishakha (Nakshatra)
• Purvashadha (Nakshatra)

FAQs

What is the importance of avoiding ‘burnt’ times in the Garuda Purana?

This verse teaches that certain astronomical combinations are considered inauspicious (‘burnt’) and should be avoided for setting out, as they are associated with increased likelihood of obstacles and distress.

How does this verse relate to Garuda Purana’s guidance on dharmic living?

Alongside teachings on ethics and post-death realities, the text also advises practical disciplines—like choosing proper timing (muhūrta)—to minimize harm and maintain orderly, dharmic conduct in worldly life.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

If you follow traditional muhūrta practices, avoid initiating major travel or high-stakes undertakings during explicitly inauspicious nakṣatra combinations; otherwise, treat it as a reminder to plan carefully and avoid starting important tasks under clearly unfavorable conditions.