Shloka 86
Glory of Puruṣottama: Pañcatīrthī Observance and Narasiṃha Worship
विधानं तस्य वक्ष्यामि भक्तानामुपकारकम् । येन प्रसीदते चासौ सिंहार्द्धकृतविग्रहः ॥ ८६ ॥
vidhānaṃ tasya vakṣyāmi bhaktānāmupakārakam | yena prasīdate cāsau siṃhārddhakṛtavigrahaḥ || 86 ||
आता मी भक्तांच्या हितासाठी उपकारक असे ते विधान सांगतो, ज्याने सिंह-अर्धरूप धारण करणारा तो देव प्रसन्न होतो।
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
The verse frames ritual practice (vidhāna) as an act of bhakti: a revealed method that leads to the Lord’s prasāda (gracious favor), specifically of Nṛsiṃha, the protective half-lion form of Viṣṇu.
It presents devotion as both feeling and disciplined practice—devotees are aided by a clear observance whose aim is to please the Lord, emphasizing sincerity expressed through proper worship.
Ritual application is highlighted: the idea of a structured vidhi aligns with kalpa (procedural discipline for rites) and the correct use of mantra and worship-steps that make devotion effective and orderly.