Shloka 25
Vīrya, Māyā/Prakṛti, Śrī’s Inseparability, Paramāṇu, and Hari’s Infinitude
हरिं विना श्रीरपि देशकाले नास्तीति मोक्षेच्छुभिरेव वेद्यम् / यस्यामधाद्वीर्यमनुक्षणं च सा मामिका चेन्द्रजाला त्मिकेति
hariṃ vinā śrīrapi deśakāle nāstīti mokṣecchubhireva vedyam / yasyāmadhādvīryamanukṣaṇaṃ ca sā māmikā cendrajālā tmiketi
মোক্ষকামীদের জানা উচিত—হরিকে বাদ দিয়ে শ্রীও দেশ-কাল কোনো অবস্থাতেই স্থির থাকে না। যে শক্তিতে তিনি প্রতি মুহূর্তে নিজের তেজ স্থাপন করেন, সে শক্তি আমারই; এবং তা ইন্দ্রজালের ন্যায় বিস্ময়কর, জগৎ-মোহিনী স্বভাবের।
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda, Vinata-putra)
Concept: For mumukṣus, even Śrī (as prosperity/auspicious power) has no independent standing apart from Hari; her śakti is wondrous like Indra’s net—world-appearing and bewitching.
Vedantic Theme: Dependence of all śaktis and guṇas on Brahman/Īśvara; māyā as world-appearance under divine sovereignty.
Application: Practice vairāgya toward ‘Śrī’ as mere worldly fortune; anchor aspiration in Hari alone through nāma-smaraṇa and discernment of appearance vs. ultimate refuge.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.3.26-28 (māyā as prakṛti; subtlety; vyavahāra-satya)
FAQs
The verse states that without Hari (Vishnu), even Śrī—worldly prosperity and auspiciousness—does not truly endure in any place or time, so liberation-seekers should anchor themselves in Hari rather than transient fortune.
It describes a divine power into which Vishnu continually infuses potency, calling it “Mine” and “of the nature of indrajāla,” indicating a wondrous, reality-bewildering appearance that can entangle beings unless they seek moksha.
Treat prosperity and changing circumstances as impermanent; prioritize devotion, discernment, and ethical living oriented to liberation, using success as a tool for dharma rather than as a final refuge.