Shloka 73
Prabhāsa-kṣetra: Circuit of Tīrthas and Shrines Leading to Bhukti and Mokṣa
तथा चंडीशमभ्यर्च्य सर्वतीर्थफलं लभेत् । विघ्नेशमाशापुरगं प्रार्च्य विघ्नं न चाप्नुयात् ॥ ७३ ॥
tathā caṃḍīśamabhyarcya sarvatīrthaphalaṃ labhet | vighneśamāśāpuragaṃ prārcya vighnaṃ na cāpnuyāt || 73 ||
Likewise, by duly worshipping Caṇḍīśa one obtains the merit that comes from all tīrthas, all sacred pilgrimages. And by first worshipping Vighneśa, the fulfiller of desires, one does not encounter obstacles.
Narada (narrating within a Tirtha-Mahatmya context in Uttara-Bhaga)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that sincere deity-worship can confer the same merit as extensive pilgrimage, and that beginning any sacred undertaking with Vighneśa-pūjā safeguards the rite from impediments.
Bhakti is presented as effective and accessible: reverent worship (arcana) to the deity brings tangible spiritual fruit, emphasizing faith-filled practice over mere physical travel.
Ritual procedure (kalpa-style practice) is implied: performing a preliminary worship of Vighneśa (purvāṅga/āvaraṇa-pūjā) before major rites to ensure completion without obstacles.