Shloka 34
Veṅkaṭeśa-Māhātmya: Varāha Prelude, Descent of Śeṣācala, Svāmipuṣkariṇī and the Network of Tīrthas
with Dāna-Lakṣaṇas
मूको वाग्मी भवेदेव बधिरः श्रावको भवेत् / वन्ध्या स्याद्बहुपुत्रा च निर्धनः सधनो भवेत्
mūko vāgmī bhavedeva badhiraḥ śrāvako bhavet / vandhyā syādbahuputrā ca nirdhanaḥ sadhano bhavet
നിശ്ചയമായും, മൂകൻ വാഗ്മിയാകും, ബധിരൻ ശ്രവണത്തിൽ പ്രഗൽഭനാകും; വന്ധ്യയായ സ്ത്രീ ബഹുപുത്രവതിയാകും, നിർധനൻ ധനവാനാകും.
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Bhakti and divine anugraha can transform limitations—speech, hearing, fertility, and wealth—signifying both inner and outer restoration.
Vedantic Theme: Īśvara-anugraha as the decisive factor; karmic constraints can be mitigated through grace when devotion ripens.
Application: Turn to devotional practice in adversity; pair prayer with ethical effort and compassionate support for those facing disability, infertility, or poverty.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: sacred mountain/temple-kṣetra
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.26.35 (these fruits arise through devotion alone)
FAQs
This verse functions as a phala-śruti, stating that hearing/reciting the teaching generates merit (puṇya) that can remove obstacles like speech/hearing impairment, childlessness, and poverty.
In the Preta Khanda context, listening to dharmic instruction is presented as spiritually purifying; such merit supports both worldly well-being and the broader aim of easing post-death transitions through accumulated puṇya.
Regular, attentive listening/recitation of sacred texts with ethical conduct is emphasized: cultivate truthful speech, mindful hearing, charity, and dharma—seen here as causes for removing life obstacles and increasing well-being.