Shloka 10
The Greatness of Gayā
Gayā-Māhātmya
कदाचिच्छिवपूजार्थं क्षीराब्धेः कमलानि च । आनीय निकटे देशे शयनं चाकरोद्धरेः ॥ १० ॥
kadācicchivapūjārthaṃ kṣīrābdheḥ kamalāni ca | ānīya nikaṭe deśe śayanaṃ cākaroddhareḥ || 10 ||
Pada suatu ketika, dengan niat memuja Śiva, dia membawa bunga teratai dari Lautan Susu, lalu di tempat yang berdekatan menyediakan hamparan peraduan bagi Hari (Viṣṇu).
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It emphasizes reverent, intentional worship: sacred offerings (lotuses from the Ocean of Milk) and careful preparation (a resting-place for Hari) show that devotion is expressed through attentive ritual and purity of purpose.
Bhakti here is practical and embodied—devotion is demonstrated through service (bringing flowers, arranging a place for the Lord). It also reflects a Narada Purana theme of honoring Śiva while remaining anchored in Hari-bhakti.
Ritual application aligned with Kalpa (procedural discipline): selecting pure offerings (kamala) and preparing appropriate worship arrangements (śayana) reflects the orderly performance of pūjā as taught in traditional vidhi.