Yama’s Journey to Brahmaloka
Ekadashi–Dvadashi Mahatmya in the Rukmangada Cycle
शुचिं शुचिपदं हंसं ब्रह्माणं दर्भलांछनम् । उपास्यमानं विविधैर्लोकपालैर्दिगीश्वरैः ॥ ४१ ॥
śuciṃ śucipadaṃ haṃsaṃ brahmāṇaṃ darbhalāṃchanam | upāsyamānaṃ vividhairlokapālairdigīśvaraiḥ || 41 ||
Ngài thấy Phạm Thiên—thanh tịnh, an trụ nơi cảnh giới vô cấu, như chim Thiên Nga, mang dấu cỏ darbha thiêng—được các Hộ Thế và các Chúa Tể phương hướng cung kính thờ phụng.
Narada (narrating/describing the vision within the Tirtha-Mahatmya narrative)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
It highlights the sanctity of divine darśana: Brahmā is portrayed as intrinsically pure and worthy of reverence, and even cosmic authorities (Lokapālas/Dikīśvaras) model worship—teaching that purity and devotion are central to tirtha-based spiritual uplift.
Bhakti is shown through upāsanā (reverent worship): the highest beings honor Brahmā, implying that disciplined reverence, humility, and service are integral to devotion—especially in a tirtha-mahātmya setting where worship amplifies merit.
Ritual practice is implied through darbha (kuśa) symbolism—used in Vedic rites for sanctification and correct procedure (kalpa/ācāra). The verse reinforces the importance of purity markers and proper ritual implements in orthodox worship.