Shloka 51
Haristuti-saṅgraha: Devatā–Ṛṣi Praṇāma, Nāma-māhātmya, and Vairāgya from Deha-āsakti
एवं स्तुत्वा मरीचिस्तु तूष्णीमास तदा खग / तदतन्तरजोह्यत्रिरस्तावीत्प्राञ्जलिर्हरिम्
evaṃ stutvā marīcistu tūṣṇīmāsa tadā khaga / tadatantarajohyatrirastāvītprāñjalirharim
આ રીતે હરિની સ્તુતિ કરીને, હે ખગ (ગરુડ), મરીચિ ત્યારે મૌન રહ્યા. ત્યારબાદ તરત જ અત્રિએ કરજોડી ભક્તિપૂર્વક ભગવાન હરિનું સ્તવન આરંભ્યું.
Narrator (Sūta/Pauraṇika voice) addressing Garuda while describing the sages’ hymns to Hari
Concept: Stuti offered in humility; devotion proceeds through a lineage of seers.
Vedantic Theme: Bhakti as a valid approach to the ineffable Brahman/Īśvara; the silence after praise hints at anirvacanīyatā (inexpressibility).
Application: Cultivate reverent speech and purposeful silence; participate in communal recitation where each contributor continues the praise without ego.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.7.52-55 (continuation of successive rishi-stuti)
FAQs
This verse highlights a devotional sequence where revered sages offer hymns to Hari; such praise is presented as a meritorious, protective act that sanctifies the discourse and aligns the listener with dharma.
Indirectly: by foregrounding Vishnu-stuti, it frames remembrance and devotion as spiritually elevating supports—often invoked in Purāṇic contexts alongside discussions of karma, death, and post-death journeys.
Cultivate regular prayer or recitation with humility (prāñjali), and begin serious spiritual study or rites with a moment of praise and reverent attention to steady the mind toward dharmic action.