Drushti(Vision)

Garuda's glaces have an inherent beauty. This is also called Sukshma
Drushti. Garuda possesses microscopic vision. As a result, he is
known as Darkshyan.

The five types of "Garuda Parvai" are Keram, Sparam,
Triyak, Artham and Arthaha. Keram is the type of glance which
will bless the beneficiary.

In this mode, Garuda looks at one from the corner of his eyes.
Sparan is one where the eyes are wide open. Triyak is one where
the eyes have a diagonal look. Garuda's eyes are half open eyes
in Artha Parvai. Arthaha is the mode adopted by Garuda
when he serves as the vehicle of Lord Narayana. Keram confers
auspiciousness. Sparam bodes evil. Triyak will save the place or
land from any attack. Artham destroys all evils and diseases. Arthaha
confers enlightenment. When the Lord is seated on Garuda's shoulders,
his eyes are turned in a way that he sees the Lord's feet with half
the eyes and with the other half he is engaged in Dhyanam. This is
an excellent illustration of the VishNu Sooktam salutation
"Tad VishNO Paramam Padagam SadA Pashyanti SUraya:".

A person blessed by the benevolent glances of Garuda is assured
of victory.