Shloka 23
Tithi-Vrata Vidhāna: Śikhī-vrata (Pratipadā), Tṛtīyā Devī/Śrīdhara rites, Gaṇeśa Caturthī Mantra-Nyāsa, and Nāga Pañcamī
मासे तु यस्मिन्कस्मिंश्चिज्जुहुयाद्वा जपेत्स्मरेत् / सर्वान्कामानवाप्नोति सर्वविघ्नविनाशनम्
māse tu yasminkasmiṃścijjuhuyādvā japetsmaret / sarvānkāmānavāpnoti sarvavighnavināśanam
मासे तु यस्मिन्कस्मिंश्चिद् जुहुयाद्वा जपेत् स्मरेत्। सर्वान् कामानवाप्नोति, सर्वविघ्नविनाशनम्॥
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinatā-putra)
Concept: Even minimal engagement—oblation, mantra-repetition, or remembrance—yields siddhi and destroys vighna.
Vedantic Theme: Smaraṇa-bhakti and nāma/mantra as upāya; grace complements effort (anugraha with sādhana).
Application: Maintain daily japa/smaraṇa; perform periodic homa; begin undertakings with vighna-śānti intention.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.129.24-27 (Vināyaka-nāma and worship details)
FAQs
This verse presents three graded modes of practice—homa (ritual offering), japa (recitation), and smaraṇa (remembrance)—all recognized as effective means to gain desired results and remove obstacles.
Indirectly, it emphasizes inner and outer disciplines (ritual, mantra, and contemplative remembrance) as supports for dharma and spiritual progress—practices that purify karma and reduce impediments on one’s life-journey and spiritual trajectory.
If elaborate rites are not possible, maintain daily japa or even mindful remembrance; the verse affirms that sincere practice—especially remembrance—can still function as a remover of obstacles.