Shloka 14
The Greatness of Gayā
Gayā-Māhātmya
गयातीर्थं परं ज्ञात्वा योगं चक्रे पितामहः । ब्राह्मणान्पूजयामास ऋषींश्च समुपागतान् ॥ १४ ॥
gayātīrthaṃ paraṃ jñātvā yogaṃ cakre pitāmahaḥ | brāhmaṇānpūjayāmāsa ṛṣīṃśca samupāgatān || 14 ||
Nang maunawaan niyang ang Gayā-tīrtha ang kataas-taasang banal na tawiran, si Pitāmaha (Brahmā) ay nagsagawa roon ng pagsasanay sa yoga, at sinamba niya ang mga brāhmaṇa at ang mga ṛṣi na nagtipon.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It establishes Gayā-tīrtha as a supremely sanctifying place where even Brahmā performs yoga and upholds dharma by honoring brāhmaṇas and ṛṣis—showing that pilgrimage is fulfilled through spiritual practice and reverent worship.
Bhakti is implied through pūjā (reverent honoring) of sacred persons; the verse models devotion as humility and service—approaching a tīrtha with yogic focus and respectful worship rather than mere travel.
The verse points to ritual propriety (kalpa-oriented conduct): at a tīrtha one performs disciplined practice (yoga) and properly honors qualified brāhmaṇas and ṛṣis, which aligns with correct procedure for sacred rites.