Shloka 53
The Greatness of Haridvāra
Gaṅgādvāra-māhātmya
गंगाद्वारे पुराणं तु श्रृणुयाद्यश्च भक्तितः । नियमेन महाभागे स याति पदमव्ययम् ॥ ५३ ॥
gaṃgādvāre purāṇaṃ tu śrṛṇuyādyaśca bhaktitaḥ | niyamena mahābhāge sa yāti padamavyayam || 53 ||
Còn ai với lòng bhakti, nghe Purāṇa tại Gaṅgādvāra, giữ đúng các điều chế định, hỡi bậc đại phúc, sẽ đạt đến cảnh giới bất hoại, nơi an trụ vĩnh cửu.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that sacred listening (śravaṇa) to Purāṇic scripture at the powerful tīrtha of Gaṅgādvāra, when done with devotion and disciplined observance, becomes a direct means to attain the imperishable spiritual state (avyaya pada).
It emphasizes bhakti expressed through śravaṇa—hearing sacred narratives with reverence—supported by niyama (self-restraint, purity, and regulated conduct), showing devotion as both heartfelt and practice-based.
The verse highlights niyama—rule-based discipline central to ritual conduct (kalpa-oriented practice) and tīrtha observance—indicating that correct regulated practice strengthens the spiritual fruit of scriptural hearing.