Shloka 10
The Description of the Greatness of the Gaṅgā
तिष्ठेद्युगसहस्रं तु पादेनैकेन यः पुमान् । मासमेकं तु गंगायां स्नातस्तुल्यफलावुभौ ॥ ११ ॥
tiṣṭhedyugasahasraṃ tu pādenaikena yaḥ pumān | māsamekaṃ tu gaṃgāyāṃ snātastulyaphalāvubhau || 11 ||
O homem que permanece sobre um só pé por mil yugas e aquele que se banha no Gaṅgā por um mês—ambos alcançam fruto espiritual igual.
Suta (narrator) conveying the tirtha-mahatmya teaching in the Narada Purana
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It elevates Gaṅgā-snana as a powerful tirtha-practice, stating that sustained bathing in the Gaṅgā can yield merit comparable to extreme austerity, emphasizing accessible purification through sacred geography and disciplined observance.
By prioritizing a devotional, faith-based practice (reverent bathing in Gaṅgā as a sacred tirtha) over severe self-mortification, it supports the Purāṇic ideal that sincere, steady observances performed with श्रद्धा (śraddhā) can lead to great spiritual benefit.
It highlights ritual discipline (kalpa-oriented conduct) through the regulated practice of स्नान (snāna) over a fixed period (one month), implying vrata-like observance and purity rules associated with tirtha rituals.