Shloka 54
Acyuta/Vāsudeva Stotra: Avatāra-Salutations, Ritual Totality, Forgiveness Prayer, and Phalaśruti
रोगाद्विमुच्यते रागी लभते निर्धनो धनम् / विद्यार्थो लभते विद्यां भग्यं कीर्ति च विन्दति
rogādvimucyate rāgī labhate nirdhano dhanam / vidyārtho labhate vidyāṃ bhagyaṃ kīrti ca vindati
రోగితో ఉన్నవాడు రోగం నుంచి విముక్తి పొందుతాడు; నిర్ధనుడు ధనాన్ని పొందుతాడు. విద్యార్థి విద్యను పొందుతాడు; భాగ్యం మరియు కీర్తి కూడా పొందుతాడు.
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue teaching Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Devotional recitation is portrayed as a multi-dimensional remedy: alleviating suffering and enabling flourishing (health, wealth, knowledge, fortune, fame).
Vedantic Theme: Grace (anugraha) mediated through devotion; worldly well-being as a byproduct of sattvic alignment, not the final end.
Application: Use stotra/japa as a stabilizing daily discipline alongside practical efforts: medical care for illness, skill-building for wealth, study routines for learning, and ethical conduct for lasting reputation.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.234.50-53 (context and other fruits)
FAQs
This verse functions as a phala-śruti, declaring that sincere engagement with the teaching grants tangible results—relief from illness, gain of wealth, learning, and reputation—thereby motivating dharmic practice.
It implies that suffering such as disease and poverty can be alleviated through merit-producing actions like listening, reciting, and following dharma—aligning with the Purana’s karma-based framework for worldly and post-death outcomes.
Use the verse as a reminder to pursue disciplined study (vidyā), ethical livelihood, and devotional practice; combine spiritual effort with responsible action (healthcare, education, honest work) to reduce obstacles and cultivate good repute.