Shloka 120
Glory of Puruṣottama: Pañcatīrthī Observance and Narasiṃha Worship
यावन्मंत्रं तु जपति सप्ताहं संयतेन्द्रियः । जलाकीर्णा मुहूर्तेन जायते सर्वमेदिनी ॥ १२० ॥
yāvanmaṃtraṃ tu japati saptāhaṃ saṃyatendriyaḥ | jalākīrṇā muhūrtena jāyate sarvamedinī || 120 ||
ഇന്ദ്രിയസംയമമുള്ളവൻ ആ മന്ത്രം ഒരു ആഴ്ച ജപിക്കുന്നത്രയിൽ, ക്ഷണത്തിൽ തന്നെ സർവ്വ ഭൂമിയും ജലത്തിൽ നിറഞ്ഞു മൂടപ്പെടുന്നു।
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada, Uttara-Bhaga narrative frame)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It emphasizes that mantra-japa, when performed with strict sense-restraint and sustained discipline for a fixed period (seven days), is portrayed as extraordinarily potent—capable of producing vast, world-altering results—thereby underscoring the Purana’s stress on niyama (regulated practice).
While framed as a mantra’s power, the key bhakti principle is inner restraint and continuous remembrance through japa; devotion is shown as effective when it is steady, time-bound, and supported by self-control rather than mere verbal repetition.
The verse points to practical mantra-sadhana discipline—especially the use of a fixed observance period (saptāha) and the importance of niyama/indriya-saṃyama—principles aligned with ritual procedure (Kalpa) and correct practice of japa.