Shloka 71
Kurukṣetra and Sarasvatī Tīrthas: Pilgrimage Itinerary and the Sanctification of Rāma-hrada
Paraśurāma’s Lakes
अंतर्धानमवाप्नोति तपसा दग्धकिल्बिषः । ततो गच्छेत राजेंद्र सर्वकं लोकविश्रुतम्
aṃtardhānamavāpnoti tapasā dagdhakilbiṣaḥ | tato gaccheta rājeṃdra sarvakaṃ lokaviśrutam
Dengan tapa, dosanya terbakar lalu ia memperoleh kuasa menghilang (tidak kelihatan). Kemudian, wahai raja segala raja, hendaklah ia menuju Sarvaka yang masyhur di seluruh dunia.
Unspecified (narrator addressing a king, indicated by 'rājendra')
Concept: Austerity burns sin and can yield siddhis, but the dharmic path continues—one should proceed onward rather than become attached to powers.
Application: Treat achievements (status, influence, ‘powers’) as byproducts; keep moving toward deeper practice—study, service, pilgrimage, and remembrance—without ego-inflation.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"An ascetic stands at the edge of a sacred grove, body outlined by a faint heat-haze from intense tapas; as the last traces of darkness lift, his form becomes translucent, nearly vanishing against the air. In the distance, a path leads toward the famed Sarvaka tīrtha, marked by banners and a shining waterbody, inviting onward pilgrimage.","primary_figures":["ascetic/pilgrim","guide-sage (optional)","kshetrapāla (optional)"],"setting":"threshold between a tapas-grove and a long pilgrimage road toward a renowned tirtha; distant ghats and a glimmering waterbody","lighting_mood":"golden dawn with mystical shimmer","color_palette":["pale gold","smoke grey","forest green","river sapphire","ochre"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: an ascetic with a subtle golden aura becoming semi-transparent (invisibility) beside a sacred grove; ahead, Sarvaka tīrtha depicted as a grand ghat with ornate arches; heavy gold leaf on aura, temple elements, and banners; rich reds/greens, gem-studded accents, traditional iconography.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate dawn landscape with a faint shimmering outline of the ascetic fading into air; a winding path to a distant ghat labeled by visual cues (flags, pilgrims); cool morning palette with warm sunrise wash, refined facial features and lyrical scenery.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic ascetic figure with bold outlines, rendered with partial transparency effect via patterned fill; Sarvaka ghat stylized in the background; natural pigments, strong reds/yellows/greens, temple-wall composition with narrative clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: the ascetic’s form dissolving into decorative floral patterns; Sarvaka represented with lotus-filled waters and ornate borders; deep blues and gold, intricate motifs, peacocks and floral vines framing the pilgrimage direction."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["rising wind","single conch call","temple bells in distance","footsteps on stone path"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अंतर्धानमवाप्नोति = अन्तर्धानम् + अवाप्नोति; लोकविश्रुतम् is a compound (लोक + विश्रुत).
FAQs
It states that austerity (tapas) can burn away sin (kilbiṣa), resulting in the attainment of antardhāna—becoming hidden or invisible—presented as a siddhi arising from purification.
'Rājendra' is a respectful address meaning “best of kings.” The specific king is not named in this single verse, but it indicates the instruction is given within a king-centered dialogue.
Purification precedes power: the verse links extraordinary capability (antardhāna) to the prior burning of moral impurity through disciplined practice, emphasizing inner cleansing over mere acquisition of powers.