Shloka 72
Glory of Puruṣottama: Pañcatīrthī Observance and Narasiṃha Worship
इंद्रनीलमयो विष्णुर्यत्रास्ते वालुकावृतः । अंतर्धानेऽपि तं नत्वा ततो विष्णुपुरं व्रजेत् ॥ ७२ ॥
iṃdranīlamayo viṣṇuryatrāste vālukāvṛtaḥ | aṃtardhāne'pi taṃ natvā tato viṣṇupuraṃ vrajet || 72 ||
Where Viṣṇu abides in the form of indranīla (blue sapphire), covered with sand—one should bow to Him even if He is hidden from view, and then proceed to Viṣṇupura.
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that reverence (namaskāra) is valid and fruitful even without visible darśana—faith and humility before Viṣṇu at a tīrtha are emphasized over mere outward sight.
Bhakti is shown as simple, direct surrender: bow to Viṣṇu even when He is ‘hidden,’ then continue one’s pilgrimage with remembrance and trust, treating the journey itself as worship.
Ritual conduct (kalpa-oriented practice) is implied: proper tīrtha procedure—approach, offer namaskāra, and then proceed to the next sacred site—highlighting disciplined pilgrimage etiquette rather than technical grammar or astrology.