Shloka 12
The Greatness of Puṣkara: Tripuṣkara Pilgrimage, Sacred Geography, and the Doctrine of Self-Restraint
यतीनामुग्रतपसां येषां कोटिः समागता । मुखदर्शनमाश्रित्य स्थितास्ते ज्येष्ठपुष्करे
yatīnāmugratapasāṃ yeṣāṃ koṭiḥ samāgatā | mukhadarśanamāśritya sthitāste jyeṣṭhapuṣkare
उग्र तप करणाऱ्या यतींची एक कोटी तेथे जमली; त्याच्या मुखदर्शनाच्या आश्रयाने ते ज्येष्ठ-पुष्कर येथे स्थिर राहिले.
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Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: tirtha
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यतीनामुग्रतपसाम् = यतीनाम् + उग्रतपसाम्; मुखदर्शनमाश्रित्य = मुखदर्शनम् + आश्रित्य; स्थितास्ते = स्थिताः + ते
FAQs
It portrays Jyeṣṭha-Puṣkara as a powerful pilgrimage locus where vast numbers of accomplished renunciants congregate, suggesting exceptional sanctity and spiritual efficacy associated with the place (or its auspicious time).
In Purāṇic usage, “darśana” implies a transformative encounter with a revered presence (deity, sage, or sanctified person). The verse emphasizes that the ascetics remain there for the blessing/merit gained through that direct vision.
It underscores the value of seeking uplifting company and sacred spaces: even highly disciplined ascetics prioritize proximity to a spiritually potent presence, implying that guidance, holy association, and reverent encounter can deepen one’s practice.