Shloka 11

Graha-daśā, Rāśi-adhipatya, Śakuna (Omens), and Nakṣatra-Lakṣaṇa on the Solar Diagram

Devanagari script

अश्विनी रेवती चित्रा धनिष्ठा स्यादलङ्कृतौ / मृगाहिकपिमार्जारश्वानः सूकरपक्षिणः

Transliteration

aśvinī revatī citrā dhaniṣṭhā syādalaṅkṛtau / mṛgāhikapimārjāraśvānaḥ sūkarapakṣiṇaḥ

Translation

阿湿毗尼、勒伐底、质多罗与檀尼什吒，被说为用于装饰之宿。于此语境中亦提及鹿、蛇、猴、猫、狗、猪以及诸鸟。

Word by Word

• अश्विनी: Aśvinī (nakṣatra)
• अश्विनी: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अश्विनी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• रेवती: Revatī (nakṣatra)
• रेवती: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रेवती (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• चित्रा: Citrā (nakṣatra)
• चित्रा: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: चित्रा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• धनिष्ठा: Dhaniṣṭhā (nakṣatra)
• धनिष्ठा: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: धनिष्ठा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• स्यात्: may be / should be
• स्यात्: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: अस् (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Optative), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन

• अलङ्कृतौ: adorned (two)
• अलङ्कृतौ: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अलङ्कृत (कृदन्त; √कृ धातु, क्त)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), द्विवचन; क्त-प्रत्ययान्त विशेषण (past passive participle)

• मृग: deer
• मृग: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मृग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन (समाहार-निर्देश/सूची)

• अहिक: snake (serpent)
• अहिक: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अहिक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन (सूची)

• पि: ape/monkey (short form)
• पि: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन (सूची)

• मार्जार: cat
• मार्जार: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मार्जार (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन (सूची)

• श्वानः: dog
• श्वानः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: श्वन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• सूकर: boar
• सूकर: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सूकर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन (सूची)

• पक्षिणः: birds
• पक्षिणः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पक्षिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), बहुवचन

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Reading auspicious/inauspicious indicators through nakshatra-timing and observed signs as part of prudent conduct.

Vedantic Theme: Jagat as īśvara-niyati: phenomena can be read as ordered signals within karma and cosmic rhythm.

Application: Choose times for adornment/auspicious acts with favorable nakshatras; cultivate mindful observation of surroundings before important actions.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.60.12-15 (continuation of yatra/omen-lakshana)

Characters & Entities

• Aśvinī
• Revatī
• Citrā
• Dhaniṣṭhā

FAQs

What is the importance of nakshatras like Aśvinī and Revatī in the Garuda Purana?

This verse groups specific nakshatras as relevant markers for an “adornment/decoration” context, indicating that lunar mansions are used as timing/sign frameworks when interpreting ritual or situational outcomes.

How does this verse relate to the Garuda Purana’s discussion of signs and outcomes?

By listing nakshatras alongside classes of animals, the verse reflects the text’s method of correlating celestial factors and observed signs (nimitta) to interpret what a situation signifies within the broader narrative of ritual and consequence.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Use it as a reminder that traditional dharmic practice often considers both timing (nakshatra) and observable indicators (nimitta) before performing significant rites—encouraging mindful, deliberate action rather than haste.