Shloka 74
Narmadā
Revā) Tīrtha Greatness: The Gandharva Maidens’ Curse Narrative (Acchodā Episode Begins
स्नात्वा तेन विधानेन पुष्पैर्धूपैस्तथा पुनः । विधाय पूजनं देव्या गायंत्यस्तत्र ताः स्थिताः
snātvā tena vidhānena puṣpairdhūpaistathā punaḥ | vidhāya pūjanaṃ devyā gāyaṃtyastatra tāḥ sthitāḥ
Habiéndose bañado según el rito prescrito, y ofreciendo de nuevo flores e incienso, realizaron la adoración de la Diosa; allí de pie, entonaron cánticos sagrados.
Narrator (contextual; specific dialogue speaker not explicit in this single verse)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
Type: temple
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पुष्पैर्धूपैस्तथा = पुष्पैः + धूपैः + तथा; गायंत्यस्तत्र = गायन्त्यः + तत्र
FAQs
It outlines a simple devotional sequence: ritual bathing as prescribed, offering flowers and incense, performing worship of the Goddess, and then singing hymns while remaining at the worship place.
Bhakti is shown through reverent offerings (flowers and incense) and especially through singing hymns to the Goddess—devotional expression accompanying ritual action.
It highlights disciplined devotion: purity (bathing), respectful offering, and heartfelt praise—suggesting that sincere worship combines right conduct with devotional remembrance.