Shloka 57
Tīrtha-Māhātmya Sequence: Sacred Fords, Baths, Gifts, and Śrāddha
Narmadā-Belt Itinerary
तस्य तीर्थप्रभावेण सर्वं कोटिगुणं भवेत् । अथ नारी भवेत्कापि तत्र स्नानं समाचरेत्
tasya tīrthaprabhāveṇa sarvaṃ koṭiguṇaṃ bhavet | atha nārī bhavetkāpi tatra snānaṃ samācaret
Dengan kuasa tirtha suci itu, segala hasil kebajikan menjadi berlipat hingga sejuta-juta kali. Dan jika ada seorang wanita, hendaklah dia juga mandi suci di sana menurut tatacara yang wajar.
Unspecified (context-dependent within Svarga-khaṇḍa narration)
Concept: Sacred place amplifies dharmic acts immensely; purification is enjoined for all, including women, without restriction in this context.
Application: Do small good deeds consistently—place, timing, and sincerity can ‘multiply’ their impact; encourage inclusive participation in spiritual practices within family/community.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A wide ghāṭa scene shows men and women entering the tīrtha in orderly devotion, each holding a small offering—flowers, sesame, or lamps—while the air shimmers as if the place itself breathes sanctity. Above the water, faint celestial numerals and lotus patterns suggest ‘koṭiguṇa’ multiplication, turning humble acts into radiant streams of merit.","primary_figures":["women pilgrims","men pilgrims","tīrtha-priest","celestial witnesses (gandharvas/apsarases as subtle silhouettes)"],"setting":"Expansive river ford with multiple steps, small shrines, offering trays, and a canopy for rituals.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["pearl white","aqua blue","sunlit gold","rose madder","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: crowded yet orderly ghāṭa with men and women bathing, gold leaf halos around devotees and shrine icons, embossed lotus motifs floating on stylized water, rich crimson and emerald garments, ornate borders suggesting ‘koṭiguṇa’ abundance through repeated gold patterns.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: panoramic riverside with delicate figures, translucent water washes, soft sky gradients; women in graceful poses stepping into water, subtle celestial motifs in the air, fine architectural detail on small shrines, cool palette with warm highlights.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: rhythmic rows of bathers, bold outlines, patterned waves, floral borders; sacred energy shown as concentric aureoles, dominant reds/yellows/greens with black contouring, temple-wall narrative clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symmetrical ghāṭa composition with lotus borders; repeated motifs (lotuses, lamps) to symbolize multiplication, peacocks perched on steps, deep indigo water with gold ripples, intricate floral filigree framing inclusive pilgrimage."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["flowing water","soft chanting","birds at riverbank","distant bells","brief silence between lines"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भवेत्कापि = भवेत् + कापि.
FAQs
It presents a phala-śruti idea: the merit or spiritual result of practices done at a specific tīrtha is vastly amplified—described here as becoming “koṭi-guṇa,” i.e., multiplied many millions of times.
It explicitly includes women in the eligibility to receive the tīrtha’s benefits, stating that any woman present should also perform the ritual bath there, indicating inclusivity in accessing pilgrimage merit.
It encourages diligent participation in wholesome, purificatory practices when opportunities arise and promotes equal access to religious observances rather than restricting them to a single group.