Shloka 42
Veṅkaṭācala Māhātmya: Bhakti-Lakṣaṇa, Nārasiṁha-tīrtha, and the Secret Darśana-Vidhi of Śrīnivāsa
पूजा सदा देवदेवस्य विष्णोः कार्या भक्त्या वैष्णवैरेव नान्यैः / ये नामका ज्ञानवन्तः सुभक्ताः सदैव कार्या विष्णुपूजा च कन्ये
pūjā sadā devadevasya viṣṇoḥ kāryā bhaktyā vaiṣṇavaireva nānyaiḥ / ye nāmakā jñānavantaḥ subhaktāḥ sadaiva kāryā viṣṇupūjā ca kanye
దేవదేవుడైన శ్రీ విష్ణువుని పూజ ఎల్లప్పుడూ భక్తితో చేయవలెను; అది వైష్ణవులచేతనే చేయబడాలి, ఇతరులచేత కాదు. జ్ఞానవంతులు, సుభక్తులు అని ప్రసిద్ధులైన వారు, ఓ కన్యా, నిత్యం విష్ణుపూజ చేయవలెను.
Lord Vishnu (teaching Garuda/Vinata-putra; the verse addresses 'kanye' as a didactic vocative in the received text)
Concept: Viṣṇu-pūjā is a constant duty performed with bhakti, ideally by those established in Vaiṣṇava devotion and understanding.
Vedantic Theme: Īśvara-bhakti as a direct purifier; adhikāra and niṣṭhā (steadfast commitment) as supports for sādhana.
Application: Maintain daily Viṣṇu worship (nāma, arcana, smaraṇa) with sincerity; cultivate Vaiṣṇava conduct and seek guidance from realized devotees.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.24.43-46 (continuation on constant devotion, nāma, and ascent to Veṅkaṭa)
FAQs
This verse prioritizes constant worship of Viṣṇu performed with bhakti, presenting devotion as the core qualification and framing Viṣṇu-pūjā as an always-recommended practice for the wise and sincere devotee.
Not directly; instead, it gives a normative instruction on devotional practice—implying that steadfast Vaiṣṇava worship and right orientation toward Viṣṇu are foundational virtues that support dharma and spiritual welfare.
Maintain a consistent daily practice of Viṣṇu devotion (japa, pūjā, remembrance) with sincerity, and prioritize qualified, faith-aligned guidance for rituals rather than treating worship as a purely external formality.