Shloka 12
Mahālakṣmī’s Forms, Brahmā’s Fourfold Origin, Vāyu’s Names and Soteriology, and Bhāratī’s Manifestations
जयन्ती वृषभस्यैव पत्नी संपरिकीर्तिता / विदेहपुत्री सीता तु रामभार्या प्रकीर्तिता
jayantī vṛṣabhasyaiva patnī saṃparikīrtitā / videhaputrī sītā tu rāmabhāryā prakīrtitā
जयन्ती वृषभस्यैव पत्नीति संपरिकीर्तिता। विदेहपुत्री सीता तु रामभार्या प्रकीर्तिता॥
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda)
Concept: Remembering avatāra-līlā through names, spouses, and lineages stabilizes devotion and dharmic ideals (Sītā as fidelity/purity).
Vedantic Theme: Saguna-brahman accessible through nāma-rūpa and līlā; dharma embodied in avatāra narratives.
Application: Use nāma-smaraṇa and kathā-śravaṇa (Rāma–Sītā) to cultivate fidelity, courage, and ethical steadiness in relationships.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: kingdom/city-region
Related Themes: Garuda Purana (general): avatāra-nāma lists and Viṣṇu-bhakti passages that recommend remembrance of divine forms and associates
FAQs
The verse functions as an identificatory statement—linking renowned figures to their spouses and lineages—supporting Purāṇic cataloging and devotional remembrance.
By affirming well-known dhārmic exemplars (Rāma–Sītā) and correct lineage identifiers, it reinforces smṛti (sacred recollection) and the Purāṇic method of teaching through recognized names and relationships.
Use the verse for mindful remembrance of dhārmic ideals—truth, fidelity, and righteous conduct—associated with Rāma and Sītā, and maintain accuracy when reciting or studying Purāṇic genealogies.