Shloka 148
Viśokā Dvādaśī Vow, Guḍa-Dhenū (Jaggery-Cow) Gift, and Śaila-Dāna (Mountain-Charity) Rites
यस्मादनंतफलदस्तस्मात्पाहि शिलोच्चय । यस्मादग्नेरपत्यं त्वं यस्मात्पुत्रो जगत्पतेः
yasmādanaṃtaphaladastasmātpāhi śiloccaya | yasmādagnerapatyaṃ tvaṃ yasmātputro jagatpateḥ
যেহেতু তুমি অনন্ত ফলদাতা, তাই হে শিলোচ্চয় (উচ্চ পর্বত), আমাকে রক্ষা কর। যেহেতু তুমি অগ্নির সন্তান এবং জগত্পতির পুত্র।
Unspecified (a supplicant addressing a mountain)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: mountain
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यस्मादनंतफलदः = यस्मात् + अनन्तफलदः; तस्मात्पाहि = तस्मात् + पाहि; यस्मादग्नेः = यस्मात् + अग्नेः; अग्नेरपत्यम् = अग्नेः + अपत्यम्; यस्मात्पुत्रः = यस्मात् + पुत्रः
FAQs
It reflects the Purāṇic idea that certain mountains are not merely physical features but sacred powers that can grant boons (“endless fruits”) and offer protection, functioning like living tirtha-presences.
The verse models stuti (praise) and śaraṇāgati (seeking refuge): the devotee appeals to the mountain’s divine pedigree and beneficence as reasons for protection and grace.
It emphasizes humility and dependence on dharmic powers: one seeks protection through reverent speech, acknowledging sources of blessing and acting with faith rather than entitlement.