Shloka 17
Kārtika-Māhātmya
The Greatness of Kārtika
यस्मिन्कृतं हि सुकृतं वैष्णवैर्मनुजैर्नृप । अक्षयं हि भवेत्सर्वं विष्णुलोकप्रदायकम् ॥ १७ ॥
yasminkṛtaṃ hi sukṛtaṃ vaiṣṇavairmanujairnṛpa | akṣayaṃ hi bhavetsarvaṃ viṣṇulokapradāyakam || 17 ||
大王啊，凡由毗湿奴信众（Vaiṣṇava）在彼时所作的一切善业，皆成不坏、永不耗尽，并能赐得毗湿奴之界（Viṣṇuloka）。
Sage Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that merit (sukṛta) performed by Vaiṣṇavas in a sanctified place yields akṣaya (inexhaustible) results and culminates in Viṣṇuloka, emphasizing the unique salvific power of tirtha combined with devotion.
The verse centers the fruit on “Vaiṣṇava” action—piety done in allegiance to Viṣṇu—implying that devotional orientation sanctifies karma and transforms it into a direct cause for attaining Viṣṇu’s realm.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa, Jyotiṣa, or Kalpa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway aligns with Kalpa-style ritual logic—performing dharmic acts at a tirtha with Vaiṣṇava intent yields amplified, enduring results.