Shloka 19
Prabhāsa-kṣetra: Circuit of Tīrthas and Shrines Leading to Bhukti and Mokṣa
समभ्यर्च्य विधानेन न नरो दुर्गतिं व्रजेत् । चक्रतीर्थं ततः प्राप्य तत्र स्नात्वा विधानतः ॥ १९ ॥
samabhyarcya vidhānena na naro durgatiṃ vrajet | cakratīrthaṃ tataḥ prāpya tatra snātvā vidhānataḥ || 19 ||
เมื่อบูชาทั้งหมดนี้ตามพิธีที่กำหนดแล้ว มนุษย์ย่อมไม่ตกสู่ทุคติ จากนั้นไปถึงจักรตีรถะ และอาบน้ำที่นั่นตามแบบแผน ก็ย่อมบังเกิดความบริสุทธิ์.
Narada (teaching in the tirtha-mahatmya context; dialogue tradition with Sanatkumara lineage implied in Book 2 narration)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It states that worship performed according to vidhi (scriptural procedure) prevents durgati (spiritual downfall/ill destiny), and that reaching Cakratīrtha and bathing there as prescribed completes a purificatory, merit-generating act.
Bhakti here is expressed as disciplined devotion—reverent worship done in conformity with injunctions—showing that devotion is strengthened and made fruitful when aligned with dharma and proper ritual conduct.
The emphasis is on kalpa/prayoga-style ritual procedure (vidhi) for arcana (worship) and snāna (sacred bathing), reflecting applied dharma-ritual knowledge rather than speculative doctrine.