Shloka 72
Vishnu-sahasranāma-style Japa: Vishnu as Cosmic Cause and Inner Self
Antaryāmin
अत्निर्वसिष्ठः पुलहः पुलस्त्यः कुत्स एव च / याज्ञवल्क्यो देवलश्च व्यासश्चैव पराशरः
atnirvasiṣṭhaḥ pulahaḥ pulastyaḥ kutsa eva ca / yājñavalkyo devalaśca vyāsaścaiva parāśaraḥ
അവൻ അത്രി, വസിഷ്ഠൻ, പുലഹൻ, പുലസ്ത്യൻ, കുത്സൻ; അതുപോലെ യാജ്ഞവൽക്ക്യൻ, ദേവലൻ, വ്യാസൻ, പരാശരൻ—ഇവരെല്ലാം ഈ ഉപദേശത്തിൽ പൂജ്യ ഋഷിരൂപങ്ങളായി ഗ്രഹിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda)
Concept: The divine is recognized through the rishi-parampara; sages function as authoritative channels for dharma and liberating knowledge.
Vedantic Theme: Śruti-smṛti-ācārya lineage as pramāṇa (means of knowledge); knowledge is safeguarded by realized seers.
Application: Study with respect for sources; verify teachings through recognized lineages and consistent scripture; cultivate humility toward transmitted wisdom.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.15 (rishi-identification epithets)
FAQs
To signal that the doctrine being taught is rooted in respected rishi-traditions and thus should be treated as śāstric authority rather than mere opinion.
By establishing authoritative seers, the text frames subsequent instructions—often including śrāddha, piṇḍa-dāna, and after-death guidance—as aligned with recognized dharma lineages.
When performing rites or adopting ethical disciplines, rely on well-attested śāstra and qualified teachers—this verse emphasizes continuity with authentic sources.