Shloka 72
Vishnu-sahasranāma-style Japa: Vishnu as Cosmic Cause and Inner Self
Antaryāmin
अत्निर्वसिष्ठः पुलहः पुलस्त्यः कुत्स एव च / याज्ञवल्क्यो देवलश्च व्यासश्चैव पराशरः
atnirvasiṣṭhaḥ pulahaḥ pulastyaḥ kutsa eva ca / yājñavalkyo devalaśca vyāsaścaiva parāśaraḥ
Atri, Vasiṣṭha, Pulaha, Pulastya và Kutsa; cũng vậy Yājñavalkya, Devala, Vyāsa và Parāśara—những bậc ṛṣi đáng tôn kính ấy cần được hiểu là các vị kiến giả uy tín trong giáo huấn này.
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda)
Concept: The divine is recognized through the rishi-parampara; sages function as authoritative channels for dharma and liberating knowledge.
Vedantic Theme: Śruti-smṛti-ācārya lineage as pramāṇa (means of knowledge); knowledge is safeguarded by realized seers.
Application: Study with respect for sources; verify teachings through recognized lineages and consistent scripture; cultivate humility toward transmitted wisdom.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.15 (rishi-identification epithets)
FAQs
To signal that the doctrine being taught is rooted in respected rishi-traditions and thus should be treated as śāstric authority rather than mere opinion.
By establishing authoritative seers, the text frames subsequent instructions—often including śrāddha, piṇḍa-dāna, and after-death guidance—as aligned with recognized dharma lineages.
When performing rites or adopting ethical disciplines, rely on well-attested śāstra and qualified teachers—this verse emphasizes continuity with authentic sources.