Shloka 21
The Greatness of Haridvāra
Gaṅgādvāra-māhātmya
तत्र यो विधिवन्मर्त्यः स्नायाद्धरिपदे सति । स विष्णोर्वल्लभो भूयाद्भुक्तिमुक्तयकभाजनम् ॥ २१ ॥
tatra yo vidhivanmartyaḥ snāyāddharipade sati | sa viṣṇorvallabho bhūyādbhuktimuktayakabhājanam || 21 ||
उस स्थान पर हरिपद के विद्यमान रहते जो मनुष्य विधिपूर्वक स्नान करता है, वह विष्णु का प्रिय बनता है और भोग तथा मोक्ष—दोनों का अद्वितीय पात्र होता है।
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the Uttara-Bhaga tirtha-mahatmya dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti (devotion)
Secondary Rasa: shanta (peace)
FAQs
It declares that a properly performed sacred bath at the Hari-pada tirtha makes one especially dear to Vishnu and capable of receiving both bhukti (life’s rightful enjoyments) and mukti (liberation).
Bhakti here is expressed through reverent, rule-guided tirtha practice (vidhivat snana) centered on Hari/Vishnu, emphasizing loving relationship—becoming “Vishnu’s beloved” as the fruit of devotion.
The verse stresses vidhivat (proper procedure), pointing to Kalpa/ritual discipline—performing snana with correct rules, timing, and purity as taught in dharma- and ritual-oriented traditions.