Shloka 52
Annadāna and the Obstruction of Viṣṇu-Darśana; Vāmadeva’s Teaching and the Vāsudeva Stotra Prelude
सत्यज्ञानानुभावीशः शुद्धात्मा तु प्रतोदकः । विप्रनाम्नि महाक्षेत्रे नमस्कारैर्विसर्जयेत्
satyajñānānubhāvīśaḥ śuddhātmā tu pratodakaḥ | vipranāmni mahākṣetre namaskārairvisarjayet
सत्यज्ञानाच्या प्रभावाने विभूषित ईश्वर, शुद्धात्मा—हाच ‘प्रतोदक’ मानला आहे. ‘विप्रनाम’ या महाक्षेत्रात नमस्कारांनी त्यास विसर्जित करावे.
Uncertain (context needed; likely within the Pulastya–Bhīṣma dialogue framework of the Bhūmi-khaṇḍa)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: tirtha
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सत्यज्ञानानुभावीशः = सत्यज्ञानानुभावी + ईशः; नमस्कारैर्विसर्जयेत् = नमस्कारैः + विसर्जयेत्.
FAQs
It links sacred geography with inner purity: the tīrtha (Pratodaka) is associated with the Lord’s purity and is to be approached and concluded with respectful salutations, indicating a ritualized etiquette of entry and departure.
Pratodaka appears as a proper name for a sacred water or tīrtha identified with the Lord’s power and purity; the verse treats it as a sanctified presence connected to Vipranāma-mahākṣetra.
True knowledge (satya-jñāna) and purity are presented as the basis of sacredness, while humility and reverence (namaskāra) are the correct outward expression when engaging with holy places and divine manifestations.