Shloka 34
Śrīnivāsa at Svāmipuṣkariṇī: Darśana, Stotra, the Secret Veṅkaṭeśa Mantra, and the Meaning of “Vyaṅkaṭeśa”
आनन्दमग्ना सापि देवी जगाम स्वमाश्रमं जैगिषव्येण सार्धम् / यात्रामेवं ये न कुर्वन्ति वीन्द्र तेषां च सर्वं निष्फलं चाहुरार्याः
ānandamagnā sāpi devī jagāma svamāśramaṃ jaigiṣavyeṇa sārdham / yātrāmevaṃ ye na kurvanti vīndra teṣāṃ ca sarvaṃ niṣphalaṃ cāhurāryāḥ
Plongée dans la joie, cette Déesse regagna son propre āśrama avec Jaigiṣavya. Ô le meilleur des oiseaux (Garuda), ceux qui n’accomplissent pas un tel pèlerinage—ainsi le déclarent les nobles—voient tous leurs efforts demeurer sans fruit.
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda)
Concept: Yātrā (pilgrimage/holy undertaking) is a meaningful dharmic act; refusing it (when enjoined/possible) leads to niṣphalatā (lack of spiritual fruition).
Vedantic Theme: Karma-yoga orientation: right action performed as sacred duty supports inner purification and receptivity to grace.
Application: Undertake periodic pilgrimage or structured spiritual retreats; if travel is impossible, perform ‘manasa-yātrā’ with vrata, pūjā, and disciplined practice to avoid spiritual stagnation.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: hermitage
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.25.35 (mantra inquiry as next step after yātrā)
FAQs
This verse states that undertaking the prescribed pilgrimage is considered outcome-bearing; neglecting it is said by the wise to render one’s religious efforts ineffective.
The verse addresses Garuda directly as “Vīndra,” indicating an instructive tone where Vishnu narrates events and draws a dharmic conclusion about the necessity of the prescribed yātrā.
Treat spiritual disciplines as complete practices—follow through on prescribed observances (pilgrimage, vows, or duties) rather than doing them partially, so that effort aligns with intended results.