Shloka 104
Account of Various Sacred Tīrthas
Pilgrimage Merits and Prayāga Supremacy
भावितैः करणैः पूर्वमास्तिक्याछ्रुतिदर्शनात् । प्राप्यंते तानि तीर्थानि सद्भिः शिष्टानुदर्शिभिः
bhāvitaiḥ karaṇaiḥ pūrvamāstikyāchrutidarśanāt | prāpyaṃte tāni tīrthāni sadbhiḥ śiṣṭānudarśibhiḥ
पूर्वं करणैर्भावितैः, आस्तिक्येन श्रुतिदर्शनात्; सद्भिः शिष्टानुदर्शिभिस्तानि तीर्थानि प्राप्यन्ते।
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Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: jnana
Type: tirtha
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पूर्वमास्तिक्याछ्रुतिदर्शनात् = पूर्वम् + आस्तिक्यात् + श्रुतिदर्शनात्; शिष्टानुदर्शिभिः = शिष्ट + अनुदर्शिभिः (समास)
FAQs
It teaches that pilgrimage is not merely physical travel; true access to tīrthas is gained through inner refinement (cultivated faculties), faith in the Vedic path (āstikya), and understanding of Śruti.
Because the legitimacy and spiritual efficacy of tīrthas is framed as rooted in Vedic testimony and insight; faith and understanding aligned with Śruti guide one to approach sacred places rightly.
It implies that one should follow the example and instruction of the disciplined and learned (śiṣṭas), emphasizing humility, right conduct (sadācāra), and responsible spiritual practice.