Shloka 72
Glory of Puruṣottama: Pañcatīrthī Observance and Narasiṃha Worship
इंद्रनीलमयो विष्णुर्यत्रास्ते वालुकावृतः । अंतर्धानेऽपि तं नत्वा ततो विष्णुपुरं व्रजेत् ॥ ७२ ॥
iṃdranīlamayo viṣṇuryatrāste vālukāvṛtaḥ | aṃtardhāne'pi taṃ natvā tato viṣṇupuraṃ vrajet || 72 ||
जिथे इंद्रनीलमय विष्णु वाळूने आच्छादित होऊन विराजमान आहेत—ते अंतर्धान झाले तरी त्यांना नमस्कार करून, मग विष्णुपुरास जावे॥
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that reverence (namaskāra) is valid and fruitful even without visible darśana—faith and humility before Viṣṇu at a tīrtha are emphasized over mere outward sight.
Bhakti is shown as simple, direct surrender: bow to Viṣṇu even when He is ‘hidden,’ then continue one’s pilgrimage with remembrance and trust, treating the journey itself as worship.
Ritual conduct (kalpa-oriented practice) is implied: proper tīrtha procedure—approach, offer namaskāra, and then proceed to the next sacred site—highlighting disciplined pilgrimage etiquette rather than technical grammar or astrology.