Shloka 21
Kurukṣetra and Sarasvatī Tīrthas: Pilgrimage Itinerary and the Sanctification of Rāma-hrada
Paraśurāma’s Lakes
तत्रैव च महाराज जयां लोकपरिश्रुताम् । स्नात्वाभिगम्य राजेंद्र सर्वकाममवाप्नुयात्
tatraiva ca mahārāja jayāṃ lokapariśrutām | snātvābhigamya rājeṃdra sarvakāmamavāpnuyāt
E ali mesmo, ó grande rei—tendo-se banhado e aproximado do célebre lugar sagrado chamado Jayā, afamado no mundo—ó senhor dos reis, obtém-se a realização de todos os desejos.
Unspecified narrator (addressing a king; likely Pulastya speaking to Bhīṣma in the Svarga-khaṇḍa dialogue frame)
Concept: Desires become fulfilled when one combines purification (snāna) with respectful approach (abhigamana) to a famed sacred locus.
Application: Before seeking outcomes, perform a ‘two-step’ practice: cleanse (body/mind) and then approach the sacred with humility; reframe personal wishes as offerings aligned with dharma.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"At the famed Jayā tīrtha, a kingly pilgrim descends to bathe, then walks toward a small sanctum with folded hands as attendants hold parasols. The air glows with a subtle ‘victory’ aura—garlands sway, and the water reflects a lotus-shaped light, hinting at sarva-kāma fulfillment.","primary_figures":["royal pilgrim (rājā)","tīrtha-priest","tīrtha-devatā (subtle presence)"],"setting":"Celebrated ghat with victory-banners (jayapatākā), a small shrine, and a processional path; offerings arranged on brass plates.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["royal purple","marigold orange","gold","turquoise","lotus pink"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Jayā tīrtha with a royal pilgrim bathing then approaching a shrine; gold leaf used for banners, jewelry, and a radiant aura over the water; rich reds/greens, ornate archways, gem-like detailing on crowns and lamps, celebratory yet sacred composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined courtly pilgrim scene at a ghat, delicate parasols and attendants; soft luminous water with lotus reflections; cool-turquoise and pink highlights, gentle landscape, lyrical movement toward the shrine.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized king and attendants, bold outlines, symmetrical shrine and ghat; strong reds/yellows/greens with deep blue water, divine aura rendered as patterned halo bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central ghat and shrine framed by ornate floral borders; victory flags, lotus motifs, and peacocks; deep blue background with gold and marigold accents, intricate textile detailing suggesting ‘sarva-kāma’ abundance."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","chanting crowd","flowing water","drum procession distant"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तत्रैव = तत्र + एव; स्नात्वाभिगम्य = स्नात्वा + अभिगम्य; सर्वकाममवाप्नुयात् = सर्वकामम् + अवाप्नुयात्
FAQs
It points to a specific named tīrtha—Jayā—described as “world-renowned,” indicating that the Svarga-khaṇḍa preserves a network of celebrated pilgrimage sites and their promised fruits.
While not explicitly devotional, it reflects a Purāṇic practice where reverent approach to a sacred place—especially through ritual bathing (snāna)—is treated as a spiritually potent act that supports one’s aims and devotional life.
Desire-fulfillment is framed as arising from disciplined sacred action (bathing, visiting, approaching with respect), implying that goals should be pursued through dhārmic means rather than mere impulse.