Shloka 30

Viṣṇu as Seed-Cause: Pañcarātra Emanations, Tattva-Unfolding, and the Avatāra Chronology

Devanagari script

बलतोरूपतश्चापि गुणतश्च कथञ्चन / अनन्तोनन्तगुणतः पूर्णो विष्णुर्न चान्यथा

Transliteration

balatorūpataścāpi guṇataśca kathañcana / anantonantaguṇataḥ pūrṇo viṣṇurna cānyathā

Translation

无论在威力、形相，还是在德性——在任何方面——毗湿奴皆为无穷无尽；以无量功德而圆满具足，绝不可能另有他样。

Word by Word

• बलतः: in respect of strength
• बलतः: Hetu/Apādāna-arthaka (हेतु/अपादानार्थक)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: बल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: अव्यय; तसिल्-प्रत्ययान्त (ablatival adverb) — “from/with respect to strength”

• रूपतः: in respect of form
• रूपतः: Hetu/Apādāna-arthaka (हेतु/अपादानार्थक)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: रूप (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: अव्यय; तसिल्-प्रत्ययान्त — “in respect of form”

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय (conjunction)

• अपि: also
• अपि: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अपि (अव्यय)
• Form: सम्भावना/अप्यर्थक अव्यय (particle: also/even)

• गुणतः: in respect of qualities
• गुणतः: Hetu/Apādāna-arthaka (हेतु/अपादानार्थक)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: गुण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: अव्यय; तसिल्-प्रत्ययान्त — “in respect of qualities”

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय (conjunction)

• कथञ्चन: in any way whatsoever
• कथञ्चन: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: कथञ्चन (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; अनिर्दिष्ट-प्रकारवाचक (indefinite adverb: in any way/at all)

• अनन्तः: infinite
• अनन्तः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अनन्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; विशेषण (qualifying Viṣṇu)

• अनन्तगुणतः: by (his) infinite qualities
• अनन्तगुणतः: Hetu/Apādāna-arthaka (हेतु/अपादानार्थक)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अनन्त + गुण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास (कर्मधारय-भाव: “ananta-guṇa” = infinite qualities) + तसिल्-प्रत्ययान्त अव्यय — “in respect of infinite qualities”

• पूर्णः: complete, full
• पूर्णः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पूर्ण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; विशेषण (qualifying Viṣṇu)

• विष्णुः: Viṣṇu
• विष्णुः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विष्णु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• न: not
• न: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: न (अव्यय)
• Form: निषेधार्थक अव्यय (negation particle)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय (conjunction)

• अन्यथा: otherwise
• अन्यथा: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अन्यथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; प्रकारवाचक (adverb: otherwise)

Speaker

Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Viṣṇu is infinite in power, form, and qualities; His pūrṇatva is necessary and non-negotiable—ground for surrender and liberation-oriented contemplation.

Vedantic Theme: Pūrṇatva and ananta-guṇatva of Īśvara; the Absolute as complete, not subject to lack or increase; basis for śaraṇāgati and brahma-jñāna stability.

Application: When anxious or fragmented, contemplate the ‘pūrṇa’ nature of the divine and align actions to wholeness: simplify desires, practice steady japa, and cultivate trust (śraddhā).

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.15.29 (abheda of avatāras); Garuda Purana 3.15.28 (nāma multiplicity as access points)

Characters & Entities

• Vishnu

FAQs

What is the importance of describing Vishnu as Ananta (infinite) in the Garuda Purana?

It establishes Viṣṇu as unlimited in power, form, and qualities, supporting the Purāṇic teaching that the Supreme is beyond finite comparison and is the ultimate refuge.

How does this verse connect to liberation (moksha) themes in the Garuda Purana?

By affirming Viṣṇu’s completeness (pūrṇatva) and infinitude (anantatva), it points seekers toward unwavering devotion and surrender to the Supreme as a foundation for liberation.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Cultivate humility and steadiness in devotion: remember that the Divine is not limited by human categories, and align actions (dharma) with reverence for the Supreme.