The Greatness of Haridvāra
Gaṅgādvāra-māhātmya
ततो ललितकं प्राप्य शंतनोस्तीर्थमुत्तमम् । स्नात्वा संतर्प्य विधिवत्सुरादील्लँभते गतिम् ॥ ३९ ॥
tato lalitakaṃ prāpya śaṃtanostīrthamuttamam | snātvā saṃtarpya vidhivatsurādīllaṃbhate gatim || 39 ||
随后抵达拉利塔迦,并到达名为“商塔努圣渡”(Śaṃtanu Tīrtha)的殊胜圣地;凡在彼处沐浴,并依仪轨行供养与安慰礼(tarpana)者,得获诸天及诸高等众生的吉祥境界。
Sūta (narrating the Tīrtha-māhātmya section; teachings ultimately attributed within the Narada Purana tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
It presents tīrtha-sevā as a complete dharmic act: reaching the sacred place, bathing (śuddhi), and performing tarpana (gratitude/rite), which together yield an elevated “gati” (spiritual destination).
Though it is primarily a tīrtha-māhātmya verse, it supports bhakti in practice by prescribing reverent actions at sacred places—snāna and ritual offerings performed “vidhivat”—as devotional service that refines the devotee’s destiny.
Kalpa (ritual procedure) is implied through “vidhivat” and “tarpana,” indicating that correct rite-performance and proper method are essential to the stated spiritual result.