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
हर्षितचित्त जैगीषव्य म्हणाला—“मी विधी (तंत्र) सांगतो, हे कन्ये, ऐक. माझ्याकडून ऐकून मी सांगितलेले सर्व यथावत कर. प्रथम श्रीनिवासाचे मुख्य द्वार पाहा.”
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).