Shloka 42
The Greatness of Puruṣottama
Aṣṭākṣarī Maṇḍala-Pūjā and Nyāsa
वामपार्श्वे तथा चक्रं शंखं दक्षिणतो न्यसेत् । तथा महागदां चैव न्यसेद्देवस्य दक्षिणे ॥ ४२ ॥
vāmapārśve tathā cakraṃ śaṃkhaṃ dakṣiṇato nyaset | tathā mahāgadāṃ caiva nyaseddevasya dakṣiṇe || 42 ||
Debe colocarse el disco (cakra) al lado izquierdo y la caracola (śaṅkha) al lado derecho; asimismo, la gran maza (mahā-gadā) debe disponerse a la derecha de la Deidad.
Narada (instructional narration in a ritual context; traditionally framed within Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It emphasizes that devotion (bhakti) is expressed through disciplined, scripturally-aligned worship—placing Vishnu’s emblems correctly as part of sacred order (vidhi) and reverence.
Bhakti here is practiced as attentive service (seva) to the deity’s form—honoring Vishnu’s attributes (Chakra, Shankha, Gada) with correct ritual placement, showing mindful surrender rather than casual worship.
It reflects Kalpa (ritual procedure) in practice—rules for arranging worship implements and divine emblems during puja/nyasa, aligning external action with prescribed liturgical method.