Varaha Purana 152.31: Adhyaya 152, Shloka 31
Praise of the Sacred Geography of Mathurā
तथात्र मुञ्चते प्राणान्मम लोकं स गच्छति ॥ विश्रान्तिसंज्ञकं नाम तीर्थं त्रैलोक्यविश्रुतम् ॥
tathātra muñcate prāṇān mama lokaṃ sa gacchati || viśrāntisaṃjñakaṃ nāma tīrthaṃ trailokyaviśrutam ||
Sesiapa yang melepaskan nafas hayatnya di sini akan pergi ke loka-Ku. Inilah tīrtha bernama Viśrānti, masyhur di seluruh tiga alam.
Varāha
Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":true,"earth_interaction":"Varāha continues instructing Bhū-devī, naming a specific tīrtha (Viśrānti) and stating the fruit of dying there as reaching his loka."}
Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":true,"speaker_role":"instructor","bhu_devi_state":"curious","key_question":"Which named tīrtha is famed across the worlds, and what is the destiny of one who dies there?"}
Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":true,"specific_site":"Viśrānti-tīrtha (Viśrānti-ghāṭa, Mathurā)","parikrama_context":"A key nodal point for Mathurā yātrā; functions as a named stop in tīrtha-sequencing and later parikramā itineraries along Yamunā/Mathurā.","krishna_connection":"Yes (implicit/traditional): Viśrānti-ghāṭa is later linked with Kṛṣṇa’s arrival/rest after Kaṃsa-vadha in Mathurā tīrtha lore, though not stated in this verse."}
Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":true,"instruction_summary":"Relinquishing life at Viśrānti-tīrtha leads to attainment of Viṣṇu/Varāha’s world; the site is proclaimed tri-loka-famous.","karmic_consequence":"Observance/faithful death there yields 'mama loka' attainment; absence of such merit implies ordinary post-mortem trajectory (not detailed here)."}
Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false}
Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false}
Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"tīrtha-soteriology and divine refuge","core_concept":"A named sacred locus can function as 'viśrānti'—rest from saṃsāra—by orienting the end of life toward the divine abode.","practical_application":"Use pilgrimage as a rehearsal of surrender: practice remembrance at ghāṭas, perform charity/ritual purity, and cultivate a death-oriented mindfulness grounded in devotion."}
Subject Matter: ["Geography","Heritage Sites","Soteriology"]
Primary Rasa: śānta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: ghāṭa / tīrtha
Related Themes: Varāha Purāṇa 152.31-33 (Yamunā fame; bathing fruits; mokṣa claims)
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A prominent ghāṭa on the Yamunā labeled Viśrānti, with pilgrims resting and performing rites; a subtle vision of Viṣṇu’s realm suggested beyond the river’s horizon.","item_prompts":["stone steps descending into Yamunā","resting pilgrims (viśrānti) with bundles and water pots","small shrine/flagstaff on the ghāṭa","soft gateway/light-path symbolizing 'mama loka'","inscription: 'Viśrānti-tīrtha'"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: stylized ghāṭa geometry, rhythmic figures seated in repose, divine aura band above the river, rich earthy palette.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: ornate ghāṭa with gold detailing, central shrine with gold halo, pilgrims in jewel-toned garments, luminous river edge.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: architectural detail of ghāṭa steps, gentle human repose, refined ornamentation, subtle celestial glow in distance.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari: riverside terrace with resting travelers, delicate trees, calm water, distant townscape of Mathurā, airy composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"calm, concluding proclamation","suggested_raga":"Shree","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"grave, soothing, declarative"}
FAQs
It exemplifies the Purāṇic tīrtha-māhātmya genre, where specific sites are catalogued with promised outcomes, reflecting medieval South Asian pilgrimage networks and sacred topography.
A tīrtha named “Viśrānti.” The fragment does not provide a clear modern identification; it is best treated as a named sacred site within the text’s pilgrimage map.
The verse frames sacred geography as a means of spiritual orientation—valuing disciplined engagement with places regarded as culturally sacralized, without prescribing coercive obligation.
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