Shloka 83
Puruṣottama-māhātmya
The Greatness of Puruṣottama Kṣetra
किमर्थं स्तुतवानित्थं संक्षेपाद् ब्रूहि तन्मम ॥ ८३ ॥
kimarthaṃ stutavānitthaṃ saṃkṣepād brūhi tanmama || 83 ||
നീ ഇങ്ങനെ സ്തുതി ചെയ്തത് ഏതു ലക്ഷ്യത്തിനായി? അത് എനിക്ക് സംക്ഷേപമായി പറയുക.
A questioning sage (dialogue partner asking the reason for the hymn of praise)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It emphasizes the Purāṇic method of inquiry: a sincere question seeks the inner purpose (kimartham) behind devotional praise, so the teaching can be grasped as a clear principle rather than mere recitation.
By asking why the stuti was performed, the verse points to bhakti as intentional and goal-oriented—praise is meant to awaken remembrance, reverence, and surrender, not simply to beautify speech.
The stress on saṁkṣepa (concise explanation) reflects disciplined expression aligned with Vyākaraṇa and Nirukta-style clarity—communicating meaning precisely so the listener can apply the teaching in practice.