Shloka 3
Pilgrimage Itinerary: Jambū-path and Associated Tīrthas
Merit of Aśvamedha/Agniṣṭoma
न दुर्गतिमवाप्नोति सिद्धिं चाप्नोत्यनुत्तमाम् । जंबुमार्गादुपावृत्तो गच्छेत्तु दुलिकाश्रमम्
na durgatimavāpnoti siddhiṃ cāpnotyanuttamām | jaṃbumārgādupāvṛtto gacchettu dulikāśramam
तो दुर्गतीला जात नाही आणि अनुत्तम सिद्धी प्राप्त करतो. जंबूमार्गातून परत वळून दुलिका आश्रमास जावे.
Unspecified (context-dependent within Svarga-khaṇḍa narration)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: forest
Sandhi Resolution Notes: दुर्गतिमवाप्नोति → दुर्गतिम् अवाप्नोति; चाप्नोत्यनुत्तमाम् → च आप्नोति अनुत्तमाम्; जंबुमार्गादुपावृत्तो → जम्बूमार्गात् उपावृत्तः; गच्छेत्तु → गच्छेत् तु
FAQs
It frames pilgrimage as route-based sacred geography: a specific “Jambū-mārga” is mentioned, and the seeker is redirected to a named āśrama (Dulikā’s hermitage), implying that spiritual benefit is linked to correct sacred navigation.
It promises two outcomes: avoidance of “durgati” (a bad fate or spiritual downfall) and attainment of “anuttamā siddhi” (the highest accomplishment), presenting pilgrimage obedience as a means to protection and liberation-oriented success.
The verse emphasizes disciplined adherence to prescribed guidance—turning back from an intended route when instructed—and trusting authoritative directions as part of a righteous, goal-oriented spiritual practice.