Shloka 17
Kārtika-Māhātmya
The Greatness of Kārtika
यस्मिन्कृतं हि सुकृतं वैष्णवैर्मनुजैर्नृप । अक्षयं हि भवेत्सर्वं विष्णुलोकप्रदायकम् ॥ १७ ॥
yasminkṛtaṃ hi sukṛtaṃ vaiṣṇavairmanujairnṛpa | akṣayaṃ hi bhavetsarvaṃ viṣṇulokapradāyakam || 17 ||
हे नृपा! त्या काळी वैष्णव जनांनी केलेले जे काही सुकृत्य आहे ते सर्व अक्षय होते आणि विष्णुलोक प्रदान करते।
Sage Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that merit (sukṛta) performed by Vaiṣṇavas in a sanctified place yields akṣaya (inexhaustible) results and culminates in Viṣṇuloka, emphasizing the unique salvific power of tirtha combined with devotion.
The verse centers the fruit on “Vaiṣṇava” action—piety done in allegiance to Viṣṇu—implying that devotional orientation sanctifies karma and transforms it into a direct cause for attaining Viṣṇu’s realm.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa, Jyotiṣa, or Kalpa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway aligns with Kalpa-style ritual logic—performing dharmic acts at a tirtha with Vaiṣṇava intent yields amplified, enduring results.