Shloka 73
Prabhāsa-kṣetra: Circuit of Tīrthas and Shrines Leading to Bhukti and Mokṣa
तथा चंडीशमभ्यर्च्य सर्वतीर्थफलं लभेत् । विघ्नेशमाशापुरगं प्रार्च्य विघ्नं न चाप्नुयात् ॥ ७३ ॥
tathā caṃḍīśamabhyarcya sarvatīrthaphalaṃ labhet | vighneśamāśāpuragaṃ prārcya vighnaṃ na cāpnuyāt || 73 ||
Demikian pula, dengan memuja Caṇḍīśa menurut tata, diperoleh pahala semua tīrtha. Dan dengan terlebih dahulu memuja Vighneśa, pemenuh harapan, rintangan tak menimpa.
Narada (narrating within a Tirtha-Mahatmya context in Uttara-Bhaga)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that sincere deity-worship can confer the same merit as extensive pilgrimage, and that beginning any sacred undertaking with Vighneśa-pūjā safeguards the rite from impediments.
Bhakti is presented as effective and accessible: reverent worship (arcana) to the deity brings tangible spiritual fruit, emphasizing faith-filled practice over mere physical travel.
Ritual procedure (kalpa-style practice) is implied: performing a preliminary worship of Vighneśa (purvāṅga/āvaraṇa-pūjā) before major rites to ensure completion without obstacles.