Shloka 22
Praise of Devotion to Viṣṇu
The Supremacy of Hari’s Name over All Tīrthas
हरिं चैकं प्रपश्यध्वं पूजयध्वं तथैव हि । ये समानं प्रपश्यंति हरिं वै देवतांतरम्
hariṃ caikaṃ prapaśyadhvaṃ pūjayadhvaṃ tathaiva hi | ye samānaṃ prapaśyaṃti hariṃ vai devatāṃtaram
صرف ہری ہی کو دیکھو اور یقیناً اُسی کی پوجا کرو۔ جو لوگ ہری کو کسی اور دیوتا کے برابر سمجھتے ہیں، وہ گمراہی میں ہیں۔
Not explicitly stated in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses to identify the dialogue frame).
Concept: See Hari as the One and worship Him; equating Hari with other deities (as equal supreme) is presented as doctrinal error obstructing the intended Vaiṣṇava path.
Application: Choose a clear devotional center (Hari) and practice consistent worship—japa, pūjā, ethical living—without diluting commitment; maintain respect for all while keeping one’s sādhana focused.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A commanding sage points toward a radiant Hari standing upon a lotus pedestal, while a circle of diverse deity-icons appears in the background as respectful but secondary presences. The composition visually teaches discernment: the devotee’s gaze and folded hands align only with Hari, and a beam of light connects their heart to the Lord.","primary_figures":["Hari (Viṣṇu)","teaching sage","devotee with folded hands","symbolic other deities (background, subdued)"],"setting":"Open temple mandapa with pillars; central sanctum doorway framing Hari; background niches holding smaller deity forms as contextual contrast.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["radiant gold","royal blue","white jasmine","crimson","stone gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central Viṣṇu with massive gold leaf halo, conch and discus, standing on lotus; sage instructing at left; devotee kneeling at right; background shows smaller deity niches rendered with less gold, emphasizing hierarchy; rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments, ornate arch and border patterns.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: airy mandapa scene with refined figures; Hari luminous in the doorway; sage’s gesture guiding the devotee’s gaze; background deities painted softly and smaller; cool blues and warm gold highlights, delicate facial expressions conveying conviction and humility.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold-outlined Hari in central panel; sage and devotee in narrative band; other deities as side medallions with subdued saturation; strong reds/yellows/greens, temple-wall symmetry, stylized eyes and jewelry patterns.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central lotus throne with Hari; concentric floral borders; devotee and sage in symmetrical poses; background deity vignettes in small roundels; deep blue field with gold and white lotus motifs, intricate Nathdwara-like ornamentation emphasizing single-pointed worship."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","steady mridanga","group response (call-and-response)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चैकं→च एकम्; पश्यंति/प्रपश्यंति→पश्यन्ति/प्रपश्यन्ति (अनुस्वार-लेखन); अन्यत्र सन्धिः न्यूनः।
FAQs
It instructs exclusive devotion: recognize (behold) Hari alone as supreme and worship Him with single-minded focus.
Yes. It cautions against treating Hari as merely equal to other deities, implying Hari’s unique supremacy in this passage’s Vaishnava framing.
Steadfastness in one’s chosen highest ideal: avoid spiritual confusion by maintaining clear discernment and devoted worship directed to the supreme object of faith (here, Hari).