Shloka 46

Devanagari script

अनेकयातनासंस्थाः प्रेतलोकं च ये गताः । तेषामुद्धरणार्थाय इमं पिंडं ददाम्यहम् ॥ ४६ ॥

Transliteration

anekayātanāsaṃsthāḥ pretalokaṃ ca ye gatāḥ | teṣāmuddharaṇārthāya imaṃ piṃḍaṃ dadāmyaham || 46 ||

Translation

为受诸般苦刑而去往亡灵界（Preta-loka）者，为使其得救度，我奉献此 piṇḍa（丧祭米团）。

Word by Word

• अनेक-यातना-संस्थाः: those in many tormenting conditions
• अनेक-यातना-संस्थाः: विशेषण (Adjectival qualifier of 'ये')
• Type: Adjective
• Root: अनेक + यातना + संस्था (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; बहु-तत्पुरुष (अनेकाः यातनाः यस्यां सा/यत्र ते) ‘many-torment states/conditions’ as qualifier of 'ये'

• प्रेत-लोकम्: the world of pretas
• प्रेत-लोकम्: कर्म (Goal as object with 'गताः')
• Type: Noun
• Root: प्रेत + लोक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष: प्रेतानां लोकः

• च: and
• च: समुच्चय (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• ये: who (those who)
• ये: कर्ता (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: यद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; सर्वनाम

• गताः: gone (have gone)
• गताः: विशेषण (Predicate adjective of 'ये')
• Type: Adjective
• Root: गत (प्रातिपदिक; √गम् (धातु) + क्त)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; क्त-प्रत्ययान्त भूतकर्मणि कृदन्त

• तेषाम्: of them
• तेषाम्: सम्बन्ध (Genitive relation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; सर्वनाम

• उद्धरण-अर्थाय: for deliverance
• उद्धरण-अर्थाय: प्रयोजन (Purpose)
• Type: Noun
• Root: उद्धरण + अर्थ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, चतुर्थी-विभक्ति, एकवचन; प्रयोजनवाचक-दत्तिव

• इमम्: this
• इमम्: विशेषण (Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: इदम् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विशेषण (of पिण्डम्)

• पिण्डम्: piṇḍa offering
• पिण्डम्: कर्म (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पिण्ड (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन

• ददामि: I give
• ददामि: क्रिया (Action)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √दा (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार, उत्तम-पुरुष, एकवचन; परस्मैपद

• अहम्: I
• अहम्: कर्ता (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अहम् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; उत्तम-पुरुष-सर्वनाम

Speaker

Narada (teaching ritual procedure in Uttara-Bhaga context)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"karuna","secondary_rasa":"shanta","emotional_journey":"Acknowledges the many torments of the preta condition and moves toward calm resolution through a deliberate offering aimed at liberation/relief."}

Characters & Entities

• Preta-loka

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It states the sankalpa (ritual intention) behind piṇḍa-dāna: the offering is made specifically to uplift departed beings who are said to suffer in Preta-loka, aiming at their relief and onward progress.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

While primarily ritual (karma) in tone, it reflects devotional compassion and duty—offering with a sincere intention for others’ welfare, aligning personal action with dharma and reverence for the unseen order upheld by the divine.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It highlights Kalpa (ritual procedure): the correct use of a formula-like intention and the act of piṇḍa-dāna as part of śrāddha/preta rites, emphasizing purpose-driven performance of prescribed ceremonies.