Shloka 98
Prayaga-mahatmya
Glory of Prayaga and the Magha Bath at Triveni
तत्र कृत्वाभिषेकं तु वाजिमेधफलं लभेत् । धनाढ्यो रूपवान्दक्षो दाता भवति धार्मिकः ॥ ९८ ॥
tatra kṛtvābhiṣekaṃ tu vājimedhaphalaṃ labhet | dhanāḍhyo rūpavāndakṣo dātā bhavati dhārmikaḥ || 98 ||
There, by performing the abhiṣeka (sacred ablution), one gains merit equal to the fruit of the Aśvamedha sacrifice. One becomes wealthy, fair in form, capable, generous in giving, and righteous in dharma.
Narada (narrating Tirtha-Mahatmya to the Sanatkumara brothers, traditional dialogue frame)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It teaches that sincere abhiṣeka at a prescribed tīrtha can yield extraordinary punya—symbolically equated with the Aśvamedha—showing the Purana’s emphasis on accessible, tīrtha-centered dharma.
While not naming a deity here, the act of abhiṣeka at a sacred site is framed as a devotional, faith-based ritual whose fruit includes inner dharmic character—generosity and righteousness—hallmarks of bhakti-informed living.
Ritual procedure and timing are implied (kalpa/śrauta-smārta practice): performing abhiṣeka correctly at the designated place is presented as the actionable means to obtain the stated merit.