Shloka 5
Praise of Devotion to Viṣṇu
The Supremacy of Hari’s Name over All Tīrthas
जितं तेन जितं तेन जितमेव न संशयः । हरिरेव समाराध्यः सर्वदेवेश्वरेश्वरः
jitaṃ tena jitaṃ tena jitameva na saṃśayaḥ | harireva samārādhyaḥ sarvadeveśvareśvaraḥ
അതുകൊണ്ടുതന്നെ വിജയം ലഭിക്കുന്നു, അതുകൊണ്ടുതന്നെ വിജയം ലഭിക്കുന്നു—സംശയമില്ല, അതുതന്നെ യഥാർത്ഥ വിജയം. സർവ്വദേവന്മാരുടെയും ദേവേശ്വരനായ ശ്രീഹരിയേ ആരാധ്യൻ.
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Concept: True victory is assured through exclusive worship of Hari, the Lord of all gods.
Application: Reduce spiritual scattering: choose a primary iṣṭa (Hari/Viṣṇu) and make daily worship consistent—japa, pūjā, and ethical living aligned to that center.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A cosmic court scene where the devas stand in reverence as Hari radiates at the center, calm yet sovereign. The word ‘jitam’ appears as a repeating mantra-like ribbon, symbolizing assured victory through single-minded worship.","primary_figures":["Hari/Viṣṇu (Nārāyaṇa)","Indra","Brahmā","Śiva (as deva among devas)","assembled devas"],"setting":"Celestial sabhā with jeweled pillars, clouds as terraces, and a central lotus-throne","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["deep indigo","molten gold","coral red","turquoise","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu enthroned on a lotus with śaṅkha-cakra-gadā-padma, massive gold leaf halo and embossed aureole, devas in symmetrical rows offering garlands, rich reds/greens, gem-studded crowns, ornate arch (prabhāmaṇḍala) with gold relief; decorative script band repeating ‘jitam’ as a border motif.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: celestial assembly with airy clouds and pale blue gradients, Viṣṇu central on lotus seat, devas with refined features and delicate jewelry, subtle gold highlights, lyrical composition emphasizing serenity within majesty.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, Viṣṇu as dominant central figure with stylized eyes, devas flanking in rhythmic poses, saturated reds/yellows/greens, ornamental cloud bands and lotus motifs, temple-wall grandeur.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Krishna/Hari enthroned with ornate lotus mandala, intricate floral borders and peacocks, deep blue ground with gold detailing, attendant devas as decorative figures, repeating victory-mantra motifs woven into the textile-like pattern."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple drums (mridanga)","cymbals","celestial chimes"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: जितमेव = जितम् + एव; हरिरेव = हरिः + एव; सर्वदेवेश्वरेश्वरः = सर्वदेवेश्वर + ईश्वरः (समास-सन्धि)
FAQs
It states that Hari alone is to be worshipped, presenting devotion to Viṣṇu as the decisive spiritual practice that leads to “victory” (success) without doubt.
It asserts a hierarchical supremacy: Hari (Viṣṇu) is the ultimate sovereign, even above the various divine “lords” (īśvaras) worshipped within the broader pantheon.
The repetition stresses certainty and focus: by committing to the indicated principle—here, worship of Hari—one overcomes obstacles and attains assured success, rather than wavering among doubts or competing aims.