Kāśī-māhātmya: Avimukta Gaṅgā and the Pañcanada Tīrtha
महिमानं पांचनदं दृष्ट्वा श्राद्धविधानतः । अस्माकमपि वंश्योऽत्र कश्चिच्छ्राद्धं करिष्यति ॥ २३ ॥
mahimānaṃ pāṃcanadaṃ dṛṣṭvā śrāddhavidhānataḥ | asmākamapi vaṃśyo'tra kaścicchrāddhaṃ kariṣyati || 23 ||
पञ्चनदस्य महिमानं दृष्ट्वा श्राद्धविधानतः, अस्माकमपि वंशे कश्चिदत्र कदाचित् श्राद्धं करिष्यति।
Narada (narration within a tirtha-mahatmya dialogue, traditionally framed as teachings conveyed in the Narada Purana)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
It highlights the enduring sanctity (mahimā) of the Pañcanada tirtha—so powerful that it inspires and draws even future descendants to perform proper Śrāddha there, emphasizing continuity of pitṛ-dharma across generations.
While the verse focuses on Śrāddha, it reflects bhakti in the Purāṇic sense: reverent adherence to dharma and sacred places, performed with faith (śraddhā) and gratitude—an attitude that supports a devotional life aligned with divine order.
Kalpa (ritual procedure) is implied through “śrāddha-vidhānataḥ,” stressing that Śrāddha should be done according to prescribed injunctions—right method, right sequence, and right observances.