Shloka 78
The Greatness of Kāśī (Kāśī-māhātmya) and Avimukta’s Liberative Power
गीते सहस्रगुणितं वाद्ये लक्षगुणं स्मृतम् । अविमुक्ते महादेवमर्चयंति स्तुवंति वै ॥ ७८ ॥
gīte sahasraguṇitaṃ vādye lakṣaguṇaṃ smṛtam | avimukte mahādevamarcayaṃti stuvaṃti vai || 78 ||
经教说：以歌咏赞颂所得功德增至千倍；以器乐供奉所得功德记为十万倍。因此在阿毗穆克多（Avimukta，迦尸 Kāśī），人们确实礼拜并赞叹大天（Mahādeva）。
Narada (narrating the Kashi/Avimukta Mahatmya tradition; dialogue frame traditionally with Sanatkumara lineage)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
The verse elevates devotional sound—song, hymn, and instrument—as powerful multipliers of spiritual merit, and links that intensified devotion specifically to Avimukta (Kāśī), where Mahādeva is worshipped through praise and ritual honoring.
It frames bhakti as expressed through kīrtana/stuti (praise and chanting) and supports the idea that heartfelt glorification, especially in a sacred tirtha like Kāśī, accelerates punya and deepens the devotee’s connection with the deity (here, Śiva as Mahādeva).
The practical takeaway is liturgical: structured stotra-gāna (hymnody) and vādya (ritual music) as parts of temple/tirtha worship. While not a direct Vedāṅga lesson, it aligns with Śikṣā (proper recitation/intonation) and Chandas sensitivity in devotional singing.