Shloka 26
Śrīnivāsa at Svāmipuṣkariṇī: Darśana, Stotra, the Secret Veṅkaṭeśa Mantra, and the Meaning of “Vyaṅkaṭeśa”
अनेन मन्त्रेण तवेप्सितं च भवेद्धि कन्ये नान्त्र विचार्यमस्ति / एवं स उक्त्वा श्रीनिवासो हरिस्तु प्रतीकवद्दर्शयामास रूपम्
anena mantreṇa tavepsitaṃ ca bhaveddhi kanye nāntra vicāryamasti / evaṃ sa uktvā śrīnivāso haristu pratīkavaddarśayāmāsa rūpam
«Con este mantra, oh doncella, aquello que deseas se cumplirá en verdad; nada más hay que deliberar aquí». Dicho esto, Śrīnivāsa—Hari—reveló entonces su forma, como una señal visible ante los ojos.
Lord Vishnu (Hari/Śrīnivāsa)
Concept: Mantra, when received/applied with faith, culminates in divine darśana and fulfillment of rightful desire by Hari’s grace.
Vedantic Theme: Īśvara-anugraha as the decisive factor; the Lord becomes pratyakṣa to the devoted mind (bhakta-citta-viṣayīkaraṇa).
Application: Undertake japa with steadiness and śraddhā; reduce over-deliberation once dharmic guidance is clear; seek darśana through disciplined devotion.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Related Themes: Garuda Purana (Uttara/Brāhma-khaṇḍa) narratives of Śrīnivāsa/Venkateśa darśana and mantra-phala (contextual)
FAQs
This verse highlights a key Purāṇic theme: when a mantra is properly given and trusted, its intended fruit is affirmed by divine authority—removing doubt and hesitation.
After giving firm instruction, Hari “shows his form” as a confirming sign (pratīka)—indicating that spiritual truths are validated not only by words but also by direct divine demonstration.
Commit to disciplined practice with faith: once you receive a sound method (mantra/prayer/discipline), avoid endless second-guessing and follow through with steadiness and ethical intent.