Varaha Purana 147.45: Adhyaya 147, Shloka 45
The Sacred Merit of Goniṣkramaṇa
the Tīrtha of the Cows’ Emergence/Release
पञ्चक्रोशश्च विस्तारः पर्वतः परिमण्डलः ॥ तत्र भ्रमति यो भद्रे कुर्याच्चैव प्रदक्षिणम् ॥
pañcakrośaś ca vistāraḥ parvataḥ parimaṇḍalaḥ || tatra bhramati yo bhadre kuryāc caiva pradakṣiṇam ||
ಅದರ ವಿಸ್ತಾರ ಐದು ಕ್ರೋಶಗಳು; ಪರ್ವತವು ವೃತ್ತಾಕಾರವಾಗಿದೆ. ಓ ಭದ್ರೇ, ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಚರಿಸುವವನು ಪ್ರದಕ್ಷಿಣೆಯನ್ನೂ ಅವಶ್ಯ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು.
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It documents the linkage between spatial circuits and ritual action, a key feature of pilgrimage systems where geography becomes a liturgical route.
A circular mountain within the described kṣetra, measured as a five-krośa circuit; the specific modern site cannot be fixed from this excerpt alone.
It recommends respectful, structured engagement with a heritage landscape through regulated movement (pradakṣiṇā).
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