Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 27
Vena Episode Conclusion: Pṛthu’s Merit and the Greatness of Hearing the Padma Purāṇa in Kali-yuga
इदं विष्णु सुमंत्रेण आब्रह्मेण पुनः पुनः । त्र्यंबकेन च मंत्रेण होममेवं समाचरेत्
idaṃ viṣṇu sumaṃtreṇa ābrahmeṇa punaḥ punaḥ | tryaṃbakena ca maṃtreṇa homamevaṃ samācaret
ดังนี้พึงประกอบโหมะตามวิธีนี้ ซ้ำแล้วซ้ำเล่า ด้วยมนตร์อันเป็นมงคลของพระวิษณุนี้ ด้วยคำอัญเชิญที่แผ่ไปถึงพระพรหม และด้วยมนตร์แห่งไตรยัมพกะ (พระศิวะ) ด้วย
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Concept: Ritual efficacy arises from repeated, correct mantra-application and inclusive invocation of cosmic authorities (Viṣṇu up to Brahmā) alongside Tryambaka.
Application: In any devotional practice, repeat the core mantra with steadiness, keep the intention clear, and honor complementary supports (teachers, traditions, protective deities) without losing the central refuge.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
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Sandhi Resolution Notes: होममेवं = होमम् + एवम्.
FAQs
The verse frames the homa as inclusive of multiple divine invocations, indicating a ritual context where mantras to Viṣṇu and Śiva (Tryambaka) are both employed for completeness, protection, or efficacy.
“Punaḥ punaḥ” indicates repetition—mantra recitation and offerings are to be done repeatedly, emphasizing sustained, disciplined performance rather than a single utterance.
It instructs that the homa should be carried out according to the stated method, using the auspicious Viṣṇu mantra, an invocation connected “up to Brahmā,” and also the Tryambaka mantra, with repeated recitation.