Shloka 6

Veṅkaṭācala Māhātmya: Bhakti-Lakṣaṇa, Nārasiṁha-tīrtha, and the Secret Darśana-Vidhi of Śrīnivāsa

Devanagari script

स्थलेस्थले एवमेवापि कार्यं जैगीषव्यं पुनरेवाह देवी / कन्योवाच / जैगीषव्यः श्रीनिवासो हरिस्तु ब्रह्मादीनां दृश्यते श्रीनिवासः

Transliteration

sthalesthale evamevāpi kāryaṃ jaigīṣavyaṃ punarevāha devī / kanyovāca / jaigīṣavyaḥ śrīnivāso haristu brahmādīnāṃ dṛśyate śrīnivāsaḥ

Translation

“In every place, in just this very way, the rite should indeed be performed,” the Goddess again said to Jaigīṣavya. The maiden said: “Jaigīṣavya is Śrīnivāsa—indeed Hari (Viṣṇu) himself; and as Śrīnivāsa he is beheld even by Brahmā and the other gods.”

Word by Word

• स्थले: in a place
• स्थले: अधिकरण (Adhikaraṇa/Locative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्थल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/सप्तमी), एकवचन; अव्ययीभावार्थे (locative used adverbially)

• स्थले: in (each) place
• स्थले: अधिकरण (Adhikaraṇa)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्थल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th), एकवचन; पुनरुक्ति (repetition)

• एवम्: thus
• एवम्: क्रियाविशेषण (Adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एवम् (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; प्रकारवाचक क्रियाविशेषण (adverb of manner)

• एव: indeed/only
• एव: निपात (Particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एव (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; अवधारण (emphasis/only)

• अपि: also
• अपि: निपात (Particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अपि (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चय/अप्यर्थ (also/even)

• कार्यम्: the act/duty to be done
• कार्यम्: कर्म (Karma/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कार्य (प्रातिपदिक; कृ धातोः यत् प्रत्ययान्त)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; विधेय/कर्मभाव (what is to be done)

• जैगीषव्यम्: (to/for) Jaigīṣavya (name)
• जैगीषव्यम्: कर्म (Karma/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: जैगीषव्य (प्रातिपदिक; नाम)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया (1st/2nd), एकवचन; संबोधनार्थे न (not vocative here)

• पुनः: again
• पुनः: क्रियाविशेषण (Adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: पुनः (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; काल/पुनरावृत्तिवाचक (again)

• एव: indeed
• एव: निपात (Particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एव (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; अवधारण (emphasis)

• आह: said
• आह: क्रिया (Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: अह्/आह (धा. √अह्/ब्रू; परस्मैपद)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect/लिट्), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; परस्मैपद

• देवी: the goddess
• देवी: कर्ता (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: देवी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• कन्या: the maiden
• कन्या: कर्ता (Karta)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कन्या (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; वक्तृवाचक (speaker tag)

• उवाच: said
• उवाच: क्रिया (Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: वच् (धातु √वच्)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; परस्मैपद

• जैगीषव्यः: Jaigīṣavya
• जैगीषव्यः: कर्ता (Karta)
• Type: Noun
• Root: जैगीषव्य (प्रातिपदिक; नाम)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• श्रीनिवासः: Śrīnivāsa (abode of Śrī)
• श्रीनिवासः: सम्बन्ध/विधेय (Predicate nominative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: श्री-निवास (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (śriyāḥ nivāsaḥ)

• हरिः: Hari
• हरिः: कर्ता (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: हरि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन

• तु: indeed/but
• तु: निपात (Particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तु (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; विरोध/विशेषार्थक निपात (but/indeed)

• ब्रह्मादीनाम्: of Brahmā and others
• ब्रह्मादीनाम्: सम्बन्ध (Genitive relation)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ब्रह्मन् + आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/षष्ठी), बहुवचन; समाहारार्थे ‘आदि’ (and others)

• दृश्यते: is seen/appears
• दृश्यते: क्रिया (Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: दृश् (धातु √दृश्)
• Form: लट् (Present/लट्), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; आत्मनेपद; कर्मणि प्रयोग (passive)

• श्रीनिवासः: Śrīnivāsa
• श्रीनिवासः: कर्ता (Karta; passive subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: श्री-निवास (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष

Speaker

Kanyā (the maiden); with the Goddess (Devī) referenced as speaking to Jaigīṣavya

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: The rite is portable (can be done anywhere); Jaigīṣavya is identified with Śrīnivāsa/Hari—suggesting divine presence through the sage/manifestation and the supremacy of Vishnu recognized by gods.

Vedantic Theme: Non-separation of the divine from the locus of true teaching; Ishvara-tattva as supreme, witnessed by Brahmā and devas; sacredness through right recognition (pratyabhijñā-like insight).

Application: Do not postpone practice for ‘perfect’ places; sanctify any place through correct procedure and remembrance; honor realized teachers as channels of Hari’s presence while maintaining Vishnu as the ultimate refuge.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana: portability of dharma/bhakti practices and emphasis on Vishnu’s supremacy; Garuda Purana: narratives where sages embody or reveal Vishnu’s presence

Characters & Entities

• Devī (Goddess)
• Kanyā (Maiden)
• Jaigīṣavya
• Śrīnivāsa
• Hari (Viṣṇu)
• Brahmā

FAQs

What is the importance of performing the rite “in every place” (sthale-sthale) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse stresses uniformity and completeness of observance—wherever the practitioner is, the prescribed act should be carried out in the same proper manner, without neglect due to location.

How does this verse explain the spiritual authority of Jaigīṣavya?

It elevates Jaigīṣavya by identifying him with Śrīnivāsa/Hari (Viṣṇu), implying that honoring or following his instruction aligns with devotion to Viṣṇu, who is revered even by Brahmā and other deities.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Maintain consistency in dharmic practice—perform your daily duties, prayers, and ethical commitments steadily across changing circumstances, grounding actions in devotion and right procedure.