Shloka 74
Veṅkaṭācala Māhātmya: Bhakti-Lakṣaṇa, Nārasiṁha-tīrtha, and the Secret Darśana-Vidhi of Śrīnivāsa
जैगीषव्यः प्राह संहृष्टचित्तो ब्रवीमि तन्त्रं शृणु कन्यके त्वम् / श्रुत्वा मत्तः कुरु सर्वं मयोक्तमाद्यं द्वारं श्रीनिवासस्य दृष्ट्वा
jaigīṣavyaḥ prāha saṃhṛṣṭacitto bravīmi tantraṃ śṛṇu kanyake tvam / śrutvā mattaḥ kuru sarvaṃ mayoktamādyaṃ dvāraṃ śrīnivāsasya dṛṣṭvā
ഹർഷഭരിതചിത്തനായ ജൈഗീഷവ്യൻ പറഞ്ഞു—“ഞാൻ ഉപാസനാവിധി പറയുന്നു; ഹേ കന്യകേ, കേൾക്കുക. എന്നിൽ നിന്ന് കേട്ട് ഞാൻ പറഞ്ഞതെല്ലാം യഥാവിധി ചെയ്യുക. ആദ്യം ശ്രീനിവാസന്റെ മുഖ്യദ്വാരം ദർശിക്കുക.”
Jaigīṣavya (sage)
Concept: Bhakti is strengthened by vidhi (tāntra/ritual procedure) transmitted through instruction; faithful execution (yathokta-kriyā) prepares for darśana.
Vedantic Theme: Sādhana requires śravaṇa (hearing), then anuṣṭhāna (practice); grace is courted through disciplined devotion.
Application: Receive a clear practice sequence from a trusted guide; follow it precisely (especially at sacred sites), beginning with mindful entry—pause, recollect the deity, and proceed stepwise.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: temple gateway/threshold
Related Themes: Garuda Purana: recurring stress on śravaṇa → anuṣṭhāna in vrata/darśana contexts (general internal parallel)
FAQs
Here 'tantra' means a disciplined, step-by-step sacred method; the verse emphasizes correct transmission and precise performance of the instructed practice.
Śrīnivāsa is a name of Lord Vishnu; the 'first gateway' suggests an initial sacred threshold—beginning the practice by approaching or contemplating Vishnu’s abode/entry as the primary step.
Approach any spiritual discipline with attentive listening, fidelity to authentic instruction, and a clear first step (a consistent starting practice such as prayer, darśana, or mindful entry into worship).