Shloka 78
The Greatness of Kāśī (Kāśī-māhātmya) and Avimukta’s Liberative Power
गीते सहस्रगुणितं वाद्ये लक्षगुणं स्मृतम् । अविमुक्ते महादेवमर्चयंति स्तुवंति वै ॥ ७८ ॥
gīte sahasraguṇitaṃ vādye lakṣaguṇaṃ smṛtam | avimukte mahādevamarcayaṃti stuvaṃti vai || 78 ||
গানে পুণ্য সহস্রগুণিত, আর বাদ্যযন্ত্রে লক্ষগুণিত বলা হয়েছে। তাই অবিমুক্ত (কাশী) তে তারা মহাদেবকে পূজা করে ও স্তব করে।
Narada (narrating the Kashi/Avimukta Mahatmya tradition; dialogue frame traditionally with Sanatkumara lineage)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
The verse elevates devotional sound—song, hymn, and instrument—as powerful multipliers of spiritual merit, and links that intensified devotion specifically to Avimukta (Kāśī), where Mahādeva is worshipped through praise and ritual honoring.
It frames bhakti as expressed through kīrtana/stuti (praise and chanting) and supports the idea that heartfelt glorification, especially in a sacred tirtha like Kāśī, accelerates punya and deepens the devotee’s connection with the deity (here, Śiva as Mahādeva).
The practical takeaway is liturgical: structured stotra-gāna (hymnody) and vādya (ritual music) as parts of temple/tirtha worship. While not a direct Vedāṅga lesson, it aligns with Śikṣā (proper recitation/intonation) and Chandas sensitivity in devotional singing.