Shloka 2
Śrīnivāsa at Svāmipuṣkariṇī: Darśana, Stotra, the Secret Veṅkaṭeśa Mantra, and the Meaning of “Vyaṅkaṭeśa”
देवैः सार्धं पालनार्थं च विष्णुरस्त्येव नित्यं पुष्करिण्यां जलेषु / अतः स्वामिपुष्करिणीति चाहुस्तत्र स्नानं कन्यकान्याश्च चक्रुः
devaiḥ sārdhaṃ pālanārthaṃ ca viṣṇurastyeva nityaṃ puṣkariṇyāṃ jaleṣu / ataḥ svāmipuṣkariṇīti cāhustatra snānaṃ kanyakānyāśca cakruḥ
Bersama para Deva, Viṣṇu sesungguhnya bersemayam kekal di dalam air kolam teratai suci itu demi pemeliharaan dunia. Oleh sebab itu ia disebut “Svāmipuṣkariṇī”; dan di sana para gadis (kanyakā) melaksanakan mandi suci menurut upacara.
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra in the Garuda Purana dialogue frame)
Concept: Divine immanence in tīrtha waters and protective presence (pālana) of Viṣṇu; ritual bathing as embodied devotion.
Vedantic Theme: Saguna Brahman’s immanence—Īśvara pervading and sanctifying elements (jala) while sustaining the cosmos.
Application: Approach sacred acts (bathing, visiting holy places) with the understanding of divine presence; let external purification support inner recollection and ethical living.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: sacred pond/puṣkariṇī (tīrtha)
Related Themes: Garuda Purana tīrtha passages linking snāna with merit and devotion; Garuda Purana Vaiṣṇava praise of Viṣṇu as protector (pālana)
FAQs
This verse states that Vishnu eternally abides in its waters along with the Devas for protection, making the pond a revered tīrtha where ritual bathing is considered especially sanctifying.
It frames tīrtha-snana (holy bathing) as a devotional act connected with Vishnu’s presence, implying purification and spiritual merit through contact with a Vishnu-sanctified water-body.
Approach sacred places and rituals with reverence: perform cleansing practices (snana/ablutions) with remembrance of Vishnu and a commitment to protective, dharmic living.