Shloka 16
Tīrtha-yātrā-varṇana
Description of Pilgrimage to the Sacred Fords
ते यांति परमं स्थानं पूजयित्वा च मोहिनि । भूतायां चैत्रमासस्य योऽर्चयेत्परमेश्वरम् ॥ १६ ॥
te yāṃti paramaṃ sthānaṃ pūjayitvā ca mohini | bhūtāyāṃ caitramāsasya yo'rcayetparameśvaram || 16 ||
Wahai Mohinī yang mempesona, sesiapa yang memuja Parameśvara, Tuhan Yang Maha Agung, pada tithi Bhūtā dalam bulan Caitra, setelah bersembahyang akan pergi ke kediaman tertinggi.
Narada (narrative voice within Uttara-Bhaga Mahatmya section; addressing Mohini)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It states that worship of the Supreme Lord (Parameśvara) on the Bhūtā tithi in the month of Caitra leads the devotee to the “supreme abode” (paramaṃ sthānam), emphasizing the salvific power of timely, calendrically prescribed devotion.
Bhakti is presented as direct worship (arcana/pūjā) of Parameśvara; the fruit is not merely worldly merit but attainment of the highest state, showing devotion as a liberation-oriented practice when performed with proper observance.
Kalpa and Jyotiṣa-oriented ritual timing is implied: the efficacy is tied to a specific lunar tithi (Bhūtā) and month (Caitra), reflecting the Vedāṅga concern with correct ritual procedure and sacred calendrics.