Shloka 112
The Greatness of the Gaṅgā: Purification, Ancestor Rites, and Liberation
हरिब्रह्महरयोगात्पूता लोकस्य पावनी । समासाद्य च तां देवीं सर्वधर्मफलं लभेत्
haribrahmaharayogātpūtā lokasya pāvanī | samāsādya ca tāṃ devīṃ sarvadharmaphalaṃ labhet
นางบริสุทธิ์ด้วยการประกอบพร้อมแห่งหริ พรหมา และหระ (ศิวะ) จึงเป็นผู้ชำระโลกทั้งปวงให้ผ่องใส; ผู้ใดเข้าไปเฝ้าและสักการะเทวีองค์นั้น ย่อมได้ผลแห่งธรรมบุญทั้งสิ้น
Unspecified (narrative voice within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa context)
Concept: Approaching and revering the sanctifying Goddess (Gaṅgā) yields the fruit of all dharmas because she embodies a convergence of divine powers.
Application: Regularly honor sacredness in daily life: keep inner/outer cleanliness, offer gratitude at water sources, practice compassion and truthfulness—treat these as ‘approaching the Goddess’ in conduct.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: river
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Gaṅgā-devī appears as a radiant river-goddess rising from flowing waters, her form woven of shimmering currents. Above and around her, subtle emblems of Hari, Brahmā, and Hara converge—Vishnu’s lotus-foot aura, Brahmā’s lotus-seat glow, and Śiva’s jaṭā-crescent—signifying her triple sanctification, while pilgrims bow at the ghāṭa with folded hands.","primary_figures":["Gaṅgā-devī","Vishnu (symbolic presence)","Brahmā (symbolic presence)","Śiva (symbolic presence)","Pilgrims/devotees"],"setting":"A sacred river ghāṭa with stone steps, lamps, and offering trays; the river surface reflects divine symbols; distant temples and banyan trees line the bank.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["deep river blue","lamp-flame amber","pearl white","lotus pink","sacred gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Gaṅgā-devī enthroned on a makara over stylized waves, gold-leaf aura; subtle triad emblems—Vishnu’s foot-mark motif, Brahmā’s lotus, Śiva’s crescent and jaṭā—arranged as a radiant mandala; devotees at the ghāṭa offering lamps; rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments, ornate gold borders and floral filigree.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene ghāṭa scene with delicate lamps and soft reflections; Gaṅgā-devī emerging gently from the water, translucent and luminous; faint symbolic presences of Hari-Brahmā-Hara in the sky like watercolor halos; refined faces, cool blues with warm lamp accents, lyrical calm.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Gaṅgā-devī with bold outlines, large eyes, and patterned waves; triadic symbols placed in a symmetrical halo-panel; devotees simplified in profile on steps with lamps; traditional pigment palette (red/yellow/green) with strong black contouring and temple-wall composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Gaṅgā-devī centered amid ornate lotus and wave motifs, surrounded by intricate floral borders; rows of tiny lamps along the ghāṭa, devotees in rhythmic repetition; deep blue background with gold highlights, mandala-like arrangement of Hari-Brahmā-Hara symbols, highly detailed textile patterning."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["flowing water","evening aarti bells","soft conch","murmured pilgrim chants"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: हरिब्रह्महरयोगात् = हरि-ब्रह्म-हर-योगात् (समास); योगात् + पूता → योगात्पूता.
FAQs
It presents purification as arising from connection with the three major divine principles—Viṣṇu (Hari), Brahmā, and Śiva (Hara)—and states that the Goddess thus becomes a universal purifier.
It highlights that simply approaching (samāsādya) and revering the Devī yields comprehensive spiritual merit, framing devotion as a direct and efficacious means to attain dharmic fruits.
The verse encourages reverence for sanctifying divine presence and suggests that sincere approach and worship can consolidate the benefits of many religious duties into a single devotional act.