Shloka 14
Tīrtha-vidhi (Procedure for Holy Places) — Prayāgarāja-māhātmya
अहंकारविमुक्तश्च स तीर्थफलमाप्नुयात । अकल्पको निरारम्भो लघ्वाहारो जितेंद्रियः ॥ १४ ॥
ahaṃkāravimuktaśca sa tīrthaphalamāpnuyāta | akalpako nirārambho laghvāhāro jiteṃdriyaḥ || 14 ||
Ang taong napalaya sa pagkamakasarili (ego) ay tunay na nakakamit ang bunga ng paglalakbay-dambana sa tīrtha. Namumuhay nang payak, hindi nagsisimula ng bagong gawain, kumakain nang magaan, at napagtagumpayan ang mga pandama—siya ang tumatanggap ng tunay na pakinabang ng banal na tawiran.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada on the true fruit of tīrtha-yātrā)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It defines the “real” tīrtha-phala as an inner attainment: egolessness, restraint, simplicity, and disciplined living—not merely physical travel to holy places.
By removing ahaṃkāra and mastering the senses, the heart becomes fit for sincere devotion; pilgrimage becomes an offering rather than a display, supporting steady bhakti and humility.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught in this verse; it emphasizes practical dhārmic discipline—moderate diet, sense-control, and non-restless conduct—as the operative “method” for gaining tīrtha merit.