श्रीवल्लभक्षेत्रमाहात्म्यम् Śrī Vallabha Kṣetra Māhātmyam

The Sadguru said:

There is a supremely sacred place named Śrīvallabhapura in the land of Kerala, the very sight of which destroys sins.

śrīsadgururuvāca

śrīvallabhapuraṃ nāma kṣetraṃ paramapāvanam |

vartate kerale deśe darśanātpāpanāśanam

श्रीवल्लभपुरं · śrīvallabhapuraṃ — the city of Śrīvallabha

नाम · nāma — named

क्षेत्रं · kṣetraṃ — a holy place

परमपावनम् · paramapāvanam — supremely purifying

वर्तते · vartate — exists

केरले · kerale — in Kerala

देशे · deśe — in the land

दर्शनात् · darśanāt — by the sight of it

पापनाशनम् · pāpanāśanam — destroyer of sins

केरले देशे श्रीवल्लभपुरं नाम परमपावनं क्षेत्रं वर्तते। तस्य दर्शनात् पापनाशनं भवति।

the city of Śrīvallabha · named · a holy place · supremely purifying · exists · in Kerala · in the land · by the sight of it · destroyer of sins

This verse introduces the sacred geography of the chapter, establishing Śrīvallabhapura as a place of spiritual purification. It sets the stage for the narrative by highlighting the efficacy of the Lord's presence in this specific kṣetra.

In the past, there was a Piśāca (a type of fiend) named Ghaṇṭākarṇa, a servant of Rudra, on the peak of Kailāsa, in the abode of Śiva, in the temple of Śiva.

ghaṇṭākarṇo nāma purā piśāco rudrakiṅkaraḥ |

āsīt kailāsaśikhare śivaloke śivālaye

घण्टाकर्णो · ghaṇṭākarṇo — Ghaṇṭākarṇa

नाम · nāma — named

पुरा · purā — in the past

पिशाचो · piśāco — a Piśāca

रुद्रकिङ्करः · rudrakiṅkaraḥ — a servant of Rudra

आसीत् · āsīt — was

कैलासशिखरे · kailāsaśikhare — on the peak of Kailāsa

शिवलोके · śivaloke — in the realm of Śiva

शिवालये · śivālaye — in the temple of Śiva

पुरा कैलासशिखरे शिवलोके शिवालये रुद्रकिङ्करः घण्टाकर्णो नाम पिशाचः आसीत्।

Ghaṇṭākarṇa · named · in the past · a Piśāca · a servant of Rudra · was · on the peak of Kailāsa · in the realm of Śiva · in the temple of Śiva

This verse introduces the antagonist-turned-devotee, Ghaṇṭākarṇa, establishing his background as a servant of Rudra. It provides the necessary context for the theological conflict that follows.

He was a hater of Viṣṇu, though he had firm devotion to Śiva. He never wished to hear even the name 'Nārāyaṇa'.

viṣṇudveṣakaraḥ so'yaṃ śive'pi dṛḍhabhaktimān |

nārāyaṇeti nāmāpi śrotumicchati na kvacit

विष्णुद्वेषकरः · viṣṇudveṣakaraḥ — hater of Viṣṇu

सोऽयं · so'yaṃ — he

शिवेऽपि · śive'pi — even towards Śiva

दृढभक्तिमान् · dṛḍhabhaktimān — possessing firm devotion

नारायणेति · nārāyaṇeti — the name Nārāyaṇa

नामापि · nāmāpi — even the name

श्रोतुमिच्छति · śrotumicchati — wishes to hear

न · na — not

क्वचित् · kvacit — anywhere

सः अयं विष्णुद्वेषकरः शिवे दृढभक्तिमान् अपि आसीत्। सः क्वचित् अपि नारायणेति नाम श्रोतुम् न इच्छति।

hater of Viṣṇu · he · even towards Śiva · possessing firm devotion · the name Nārāyaṇa · even the name · wishes to hear · not · anywhere

This verse defines Ghaṇṭākarṇa's specific sectarian bias, which is crucial for the subsequent debate. It highlights the intensity of his devotion to Śiva as being inextricably linked to his rejection of Viṣṇu.

Therefore, that servant of Śiva, tying bells to his ears, roamed here and there, dedicated to hating Viṣṇu.

tasmādghaṇṭāṃ karṇayoḥ sa nibaddhya śivakiṅkaraḥ |

itastataḥ sañcarati viṣṇudveṣaparāyaṇaḥ

तस्मात् · tasmāt — therefore

घण्टां · ghaṇṭāṃ — a bell

कर्णयोः · karṇayoḥ — in the ears

स · sa — he

निबद्ध्य · nibaddhya — having tied

शिवकिङ्करः · śivakiṅkaraḥ — the servant of Śiva

इतस्ततः · itastataḥ — here and there

सञ्चरति · sañcarati — roams

विष्णुद्वेषपरायणः · viṣṇudveṣaparāyaṇaḥ — dedicated to hating Viṣṇu

तस्मात् सः शिवकिङ्करः कर्णयोः घण्टां निबद्ध्य विष्णुद्वेषपरायणः सन् इतस्ततः सञ्चरति।

therefore · a bell · in the ears · he · having tied · the servant of Śiva · here and there · roams · dedicated to hating Viṣṇu

This verse describes the physical manifestation of Ghaṇṭākarṇa's sectarian fanaticism. It serves to illustrate his extreme commitment to his chosen path, setting the stage for his encounter with the protagonists.

Once, he saw Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna together on the path. The terrifying Piśāca asked, "Who are you two?"

kṛṣṇārjunau dadarśāyaṃ kadācit pathi saṅgatau |

kau yuvāmiti paiśācaḥ papraccha ca bhayaṅkaraḥ

कृष्णार्जुनौ · kṛṣṇārjunau — Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna

ददर्शायं · dadarśāyaṃ — he saw

कदाचित् · kadācit — once

पथि · pathi — on the path

सङ्गतौ · saṅgatau — together

कौ · kau — who

युवामिति · yuvāmiti — are you two

पैशाचः · paiśācaḥ — the Piśāca

पप्रच्छ · papraccha — asked

च · ca — and

भयङ्करः · bhayaṅkaraḥ — the terrifying one

कदाचित् अयं भयङ्करः पिशाचः पथि सङ्गतौ कृष्णार्जुनौ ददर्श। सः 'कौ युवाम्' इति पप्रच्छ।

Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna · he saw · once · on the path · together · who · are you two · the Piśāca · asked · and · the terrifying one

This verse initiates the central conflict of the chapter by bringing the protagonists into contact with the antagonist. It marks the transition from description to dramatic action.

Seeing that Piśāca, a devotee of Śiva, on the path, Dhanañjaya (Arjuna), who was eager to see Śiva, spoke a sweet sentence.

taṃ dṛṣṭvā pathi paiśācaṃ śivabhaktaṃ dhanañjayaḥ |

uvāca madhuraṃ vākyaṃ śivadarśanakātaraḥ

तं · taṃ — him

दृष्ट्वा · dṛṣṭvā — having seen

पथि · pathi — on the path

पैशाचं · paiśācaṃ — the Piśāca

शिवभक्तं · śivabhaktaṃ — devotee of Śiva

धनञ्जयः · dhanañjayaḥ — Arjuna

उवाच · uvāca — spoke

मधुरं · madhuraṃ — sweet

वाक्यं · vākyaṃ — sentence

शिवदर्शनकातरः · śivadarśanakātaraḥ — eager for Śiva's vision

पथि शिवभक्तं पैशाचं तं दृष्ट्वा शिवदर्शनकातरः धनञ्जयः मधुरं वाक्यम् उवाच।

him · having seen · on the path · the Piśāca · devotee of Śiva · Arjuna · spoke · sweet · sentence · eager for Śiva's vision

This verse highlights Arjuna's diplomatic nature and his spiritual goal. It contrasts his gentle approach with the terrifying nature of the Piśāca, emphasizing his focus on the divine vision of Śiva.

Arjuna said:

I am the famous Pāṇḍava known as Arjuna, a wielder of the bow. This is Kṛṣṇa, the holder of the cakra, the lord of Dvārakā, my dear friend.

arjuna uvāca

arjuno nāma vikhyātaḥ pāṇḍavo'haṃ dhanurdharaḥ |

cakrapāṇirayaṃ kṛṣṇo dvārakeśaḥ suhṛnmama

अर्जुनो · arjuno — Arjuna

नाम · nāma — named

विख्यातः · vikhyātaḥ — famous

पाण्डवोऽहं · pāṇḍavo'haṃ — I am the Pāṇḍava

धनुर्धरः · dhanurdharaḥ — archer

चक्रपाणिरयं · cakrapāṇirayaṃ — this wielder of the cakra

कृष्णो · kṛṣṇo — Kṛṣṇa

द्वारकेशः · dvārakeśaḥ — Lord of Dvārakā

सुहृन्मम · suhṛnmama — my friend

अहं विख्यातः पाण्डवः अर्जुनः नाम धनुर्धरः। अयं चक्रपाणिः कृष्णः द्वारकेशः मम सुहृत्।

Arjuna · named · famous · I am the Pāṇḍava · archer · this wielder of the cakra · Kṛṣṇa · Lord of Dvārakā · my friend

Arjuna introduces himself and Kṛṣṇa, establishing their identities and their relationship. This is essential for the dialogue to proceed, as it clarifies their status as seekers of the divine.

We two have come to the silver mountain (Kailāsa) to see Śaṅkara. O Piśāca, you are a messenger of Śiva; show us the way quickly.

āvāṃ tu śaṅkaraṃ draṣṭumāgatau rajatācalam |

śivadūto'si paiśāca mārgaṃ darśaya satvaram

आवां · āvāṃ — we two

तु · tu — indeed

शङ्करं · śaṅkaraṃ — Śaṅkara

द्रष्टुम् · draṣṭum — to see

आगतौ · āgatau — have come

रजताचलम् · rajatācalam — to the silver mountain

शिवदूतोऽसि · śivadūto'si — you are a messenger of Śiva

पैशाच · paiśāca — O Piśāca

मार्गं · mārgaṃ — the path

दर्शय · darśaya — show

सत्वरम् · satvaram — quickly

आवां तु शङ्करं द्रष्टुम् रजताचलम् आगतौ। हे पैशाच, त्वं शिवदूतः असि, मार्गं सत्वरं दर्शय।

we two · indeed · Śaṅkara · to see · have come · to the silver mountain · you are a messenger of Śiva · O Piśāca · the path · show · quickly

Arjuna states the purpose of their journey and requests guidance from the Piśāca. This reinforces the narrative goal of reaching Kailāsa and establishes the Piśāca's role as a potential guide.

Ghaṇṭākarṇa said:

For what reason, for what fruit, do you wish to see Śiva? Tell me quickly, O king, O mighty one.

ghaṇṭākarṇa uvāca

kiṃ kāraṇaṃ kiṃ phalaṃ tvamuddiśya śivadarśanam |

kartumicchasi bhūpāla vada kṣipraṃ mahābala

किं · kiṃ — what

कारणं · kāraṇaṃ — reason

किं · kiṃ — what

फलं · phalaṃ — fruit

त्वमुद्दिश्य · tvamuddiśya — aiming at what

शिवदर्शनम् · śivadarśanam — vision of Śiva

कर्तुमिच्छसि · kartumicchasi — do you wish to do

भूपाल · bhūpāla — O king

वद · vada — tell

क्षिप्रं · kṣipraṃ — quickly

महाबल · mahābala — O mighty one

हे भूपाल, हे महाबल, त्वं किं कारणं किं फलं च उद्दिश्य शिवदर्शनं कर्तुम् इच्छसि? तत् क्षिप्रं वद।

what · reason · what · fruit · aiming at what · vision of Śiva · do you wish to do · O king · tell · quickly · O mighty one

Ghaṇṭākarṇa challenges the protagonists, reflecting his suspicious and sectarian nature. This question serves to provoke the theological discussion that follows.

Arjuna said:

Having worshipped the feet of Kṛṣṇa, I obtained the Pāśupata weapon in the past, at night. Regarding that, there is a doubt in my heart.

arjuna uvāca

kṛṣṇasya pādapūjāṃ tu kṛtvā pāśupataṃ mayā |

astraṃ labdhaṃ purā rātrau tatra me saṃśayo hṛdi

कृष्णस्य · kṛṣṇasya — of Kṛṣṇa

पादपूजां · pādapūjāṃ — worship of the feet

तु · tu — indeed

कृत्वा · kṛtvā — having done

पाशुपतं · pāśupataṃ — the Pāśupata weapon

मया · mayā — by me

अस्त्रं · astraṃ — weapon

लब्धं · labdhaṃ — obtained

पुरा · purā — in the past

रात्रौ · rātrau — at night

तत्र · tatra — regarding that

मे · me — my

संशयो · saṃśayo — doubt

हृदि · hṛdi — in the heart

पुरा रात्रौ कृष्णस्य पादपूजां कृत्वा मया पाशुपतम् अस्त्रं लब्धम्। तत्र मे हृदि संशयः अस्ति।

of Kṛṣṇa · worship of the feet · indeed · having done · the Pāśupata weapon · by me · weapon · obtained · in the past · at night · regarding that · my · doubt · in the heart

Arjuna articulates his theological doubt, which is the core of the chapter's philosophical inquiry. By questioning the relationship between Kṛṣṇa and Śiva, he sets the stage for the ultimate resolution.

The God of gods, Mahādeva, is Kṛṣṇa, the son of Devakī. How did Śambhu become worshipped by the worship of this very person?

devadevo mahādevaḥ kṛṣṇo devakinandanaḥ |

asyaiva pūjayā śambhuḥ kathaṃ saṃpūjito'bhavat

देवदेवः · devadevaḥ — God of gods

महादेवः · mahādevaḥ — the great Lord

कृष्णः · kṛṣṇaḥ — Kṛṣṇa

देवकिनन्दनः · devakinandanaḥ — son of Devakī

अस्य · asya — of him

एव · eva — only

पूजया · pūjayā — by the worship

शम्भुः · śambhuḥ — Śiva

कथम् · kathaṃ — how

संपूजितः · saṃpūjitaḥ — worshipped

अभवत् · abhavat — became

देवदेवः महादेवः देवकिनन्दनः कृष्णः अस्ति। अस्य एव पूजया शम्भुः कथं संपूजितः अभवत्?

God of gods · the great Lord · Kṛṣṇa · son of Devakī · of him · only · by the worship · Śiva · how · worshipped · became

Arjuna expresses his theological confusion regarding the hierarchy of divinity, specifically questioning how the worship of Kṛṣṇa could encompass the worship of Śiva. This sets the stage for the philosophical dialogue that defines the chapter's core theme.

I, out of wonder, asked Kṛṣṇa about this doubt of mine. Kṛṣṇa said, "Go and ask the eternal Śiva himself."

etaṃ me saṃśayaṃ kṛṣṇamāścaryātpṛṣṭavānaham |

uvāca kṛṣṇaḥ pṛccheti śivameva sanātanam

एतम् · etaṃ — this

मे · me — my

संशयम् · saṃśayaṃ — doubt

कृष्णम् · kṛṣṇam — to Kṛṣṇa

आश्चर्यात् · āścaryāt — out of wonder

पृष्टवान् · pṛṣṭavān — asked

अहम् · aham — I

उवाच · uvāca — said

कृष्णः · kṛṣṇaḥ — Kṛṣṇa

पृच्छ · pṛccha — ask

इति · iti — thus

शिवम् · śivam — Śiva

एव · eva — himself

सनातनम् · sanātanam — the eternal

अहम् आश्चर्यात् एतं मे संशयं कृष्णं पृष्टवान्। कृष्णः उवाच - सनातनं शिवमेव पृच्छ इति।

this · my · doubt · to Kṛṣṇa · out of wonder · asked · I · said · Kṛṣṇa · ask · thus · Śiva · himself · the eternal

Arjuna explains that his current journey is not based on his own whim but on the direct instruction of Kṛṣṇa, highlighting the humility of the devotee who seeks truth from the source.

Therefore, to see and to ask Śiva, I am joyfully and with curiosity undertaking this journey to Kailāsa with Hari (Kṛṣṇa).

tasmādahaṃ śivaṃ draṣṭuṃ praṣṭuṃ ca hariṇā saha |

kailāsayātrāṃ sānandaṃ karomi ca kutūhalāt

तस्मात् · tasmāt — therefore

अहम् · aham — I

शिवम् · śivam — Śiva

द्रष्टुम् · draṣṭuṃ — to see

प्रष्टुम् · praṣṭuṃ — to ask

च · ca — and

हरिणा · hariṇā — with Hari

सह · saha — together

कैलासयात्रां · kailāsayātrāṃ — journey to Kailāsa

सानन्दं · sānandaṃ — with joy

करोमि · karomi — I perform

कुतूहलात् · kutūhalāt — out of curiosity

तस्मात् अहं कुतूहलात् सानन्दं हरिणा सह शिवं द्रष्टुं प्रष्टुं च कैलासयात्रां करोमि।

therefore · I · Śiva · to see · to ask · and · with Hari · together · journey to Kailāsa · with joy · I perform · out of curiosity

This verse establishes the purpose of the pilgrimage to Kailāsa, framing it as a quest for knowledge rather than a mere ritual visit, thus justifying the encounter with Ghaṇṭākarṇa.

Ghaṇṭākarṇa said:

Śiva alone is the supreme reality, the bestower of liberation to men. He shines forth as the universal form, pervading the universe, the one with eight forms (Aṣṭamūrti).

ghaṇṭākarṇa uvāca

śiva eva paraṃ tattvaṃ nṛṇāṃ mokṣapradāyakaḥ |

viśvarūpo jagadvyāpī cāṣṭamūrtirvirājate

शिवः · śivaḥ — Śiva

एव · eva — alone

परं · paraṃ — supreme

तत्त्वं · tattvaṃ — reality

नृणां · nṛṇāṃ — of men

मोक्षप्रदायकः · mokṣapradāyakaḥ — bestower of liberation

विश्वरूपः · viśvarūpaḥ — universal form

जगद्व्यापी · jagadvyāpī — pervading the world

अष्टमूर्तिः · aṣṭamūrtiḥ — having eight forms

विराजते · virājate — shines

शिवः एव नृणां मोक्षप्रदायकः परं तत्त्वम्। सः विश्वरूपः जगद्व्यापी अष्टमूर्तिः विराजते।

Śiva · alone · supreme · reality · of men · bestower of liberation · universal form · pervading the world · having eight forms · shines

Ghaṇṭākarṇa presents the Śaiva perspective, asserting the supremacy of Śiva as the Aṣṭamūrti, which serves as the antithesis to Arjuna's Vaiṣṇava conviction.

All the gods, the Siddhas, and the sages are his limbs. By worshipping them, the worship of Śiva is indeed accomplished, is it not?

aṅgāni sarve devāśca siddhāśca munayastathā |

teṣāṃ saṃpūjanenaiva śivapūjā bhavennanu

अङ्गानि · aṅgāni — limbs

सर्वे · sarve — all

देवाः · devāḥ — gods

सिद्धाः · siddhāḥ — perfected beings

मुनयः · munayaḥ — sages

तथा · tathā — also

तेषां · teṣāṃ — of them

संपूजनेन · saṃpūjanena — by the worship

एव · eva — only

शिवपूजा · śivapūjā — worship of Śiva

भवेत् · bhavet — happens

ननु · nanu — is it not

सर्वे देवाः सिद्धाः मुनयः तथा (शिवस्य) अङ्गानि। तेषां संपूजनेन एव शिवपूजा भवेत् ननु?

limbs · all · gods · perfected beings · sages · also · of them · by the worship · only · worship of Śiva · happens · is it not

This verse articulates the logic of the Piśāca's sectarian devotion—that worshipping the parts (gods/sages) is equivalent to worshipping the whole (Śiva), challenging Arjuna's exclusive focus on Kṛṣṇa.

Arjuna said:

All the sages declare this son of Devakī, the lord of Dvārakā and my friend, to be the supreme, eternal reality.

arjuna uvāca

imaṃ tu devakīputraṃ dvārakeśaṃ ca matsakham |

vadanti munayaḥ sarve paraṃ tattvaṃ sanātanam

इमं · imaṃ — this

तु · tu — indeed

देवकीपुत्रं · devakīputraṃ — son of Devakī

द्वारकेशं · dvārakeśaṃ — Lord of Dvārakā

मत्सखम् · matsakham — my friend

वदन्ति · vadanti — declare

मुनयः · munayaḥ — sages

सर्वे · sarve — all

परं · paraṃ — supreme

तत्त्वं · tattvaṃ — reality

सनातनम् · sanātanam — eternal

सर्वे मुनयः इमं देवकीपुत्रं द्वारकेशं मत्सखं च सनातनं परं तत्त्वं वदन्ति।

this · indeed · son of Devakī · Lord of Dvārakā · my friend · declare · sages · all · supreme · reality · eternal

Arjuna counters the Piśāca by citing the authority of the great sages, establishing a lineage of wisdom that identifies Kṛṣṇa as the ultimate reality.

Nārada, Devala, Vyāsa, Vasiṣṭha and Parāśara, the four Sanakādis, Mārkaṇḍeya, Manu, and Bhṛgu—

nārado devalo vyāso vasiṣṭhaśca parāśaraḥ |

catvāraḥ sanakādyāśca mārkaṇḍeyo manurbhṛguḥ

नारदः · nāradaḥ — Nārada

देवलः · devalaḥ — Devala

व्यासः · vyāsaḥ — Vyāsa

वसिष्ठः · vasiṣṭhaḥ — Vasiṣṭha

पराशरः · parāśaraḥ — Parāśara

चत्वारः · catvāraḥ — four

सनकाद्याः · sanakādyāḥ — Sanaka and others

मार्कण्डेयः · mārkaṇḍeyaḥ — Mārkaṇḍeya

मनुः · manuḥ — Manu

भृगुः · bhṛguḥ — Bhṛgu

नारदः, देवलः, व्यासः, वसिष्ठः, पराशरः, चत्वारः सनकाद्याः, मार्कण्डेयः, मनुः, भृगुः (एते सर्वे वदन्ति)।

Nārada · Devala · Vyāsa · Vasiṣṭha · Parāśara · four · Sanaka and others · Mārkaṇḍeya · Manu · Bhṛgu

By listing these specific, universally respected sages, Arjuna reinforces the weight of his argument, moving from abstract claims to historical and scriptural consensus.

All these great souls declare the untainted Nārāyaṇa, Kṛṣṇa himself, to be the supreme reality. There is no doubt.

ete sarve mahātmāno nārāyaṇamanāmayam |

vadanti paramaṃ tattvaṃ kṛṣṇameva na saṃśayaḥ

एते · ete — these

सर्वे · sarve — all

महात्मानः · mahātmānaḥ — great souls

नारायणम् · nārāyaṇam — Nārāyaṇa

अनामयम् · anāmayam — untainted

वदन्ति · vadanti — declare

परमं · paramaṃ — supreme

तत्त्वं · tattvaṃ — reality

कृष्णमेव · kṛṣṇameva — Kṛṣṇa himself

न · na — not

संशयः · saṃśayaḥ — doubt

एते सर्वे महात्मानः अनामयं नारायणं कृष्णमेव परमं तत्त्वं वदन्ति, अत्र संशयः न (अस्ति)।

these · all · great souls · Nārāyaṇa · untainted · declare · supreme · reality · Kṛṣṇa himself · not · doubt

Arjuna concludes his list of authorities by explicitly naming Nārāyaṇa/Kṛṣṇa as the untainted supreme reality, effectively silencing the Piśāca's previous claim.

His universal form was seen by me on the battlefield. Why do you, O Piśāca, say that Rudra alone is the best of the gods?

asyaiva viśvarūpatvaṃ mayā dṛṣṭaṃ raṇāṅgaṇe |

kathaṃ vadasi paiśāca rudrameva surottamam

अस्य · asya — his

एव · eva — indeed

विश्वरूपत्वं · viśvarūpatvaṃ — universal form

मया · mayā — by me

दृष्टं · dṛṣṭaṃ — seen

रणाङ्गणे · raṇāṅgaṇe — on the battlefield

कथं · kathaṃ — why

वदसि · vadasi — do you say

पैशाच · paiśāca — O Piśāca

रुद्रमेव · rudrameva — Rudra alone

सुरोत्तमम् · surottamam — best of gods

अस्य विश्वरूपत्वं मया रणाङ्गणे दृष्टम्। हे पैशाच, कथं रुद्रमेव सुरोत्तमं वदसि?

his · indeed · universal form · by me · seen · on the battlefield · why · do you say · O Piśāca · Rudra alone · best of gods

Arjuna brings the argument to a personal level by citing his direct experience of the Viśvarūpa, challenging the Piśāca's narrow sectarian view.

Śrī Sadguru said:

Spoken to thus, the best of Piśācas became extremely angry. Ringing the bells in his ears, he ran towards the silver mountain.

**21-23.** There, Ghaṇṭākarṇa saw the god Mahādeva, Rudra, who bears the crescent moon; who wears a tiger skin as his garment; the blue-throated one with the bull emblem; the one with matted locks, of tranquil form, whose body is smeared with ash; who was teaching the supreme reality to the sages before him with the *cinmudrā* (gesture of consciousness); seated at the root of a banyan tree on a tiger skin in the *vīrāsana* posture, the three-eyed one.

śrīsadgururuvāca

ityuktaḥ paramaṃ kopaṃ labdhvā paiśācapuṅgavaḥ |

ghaṇṭāṃ ninādayan karṇe dudrāva rajatācalam

इत्युक्तः · ityuktaḥ — thus addressed

परमं · paramaṃ — extreme

कोपं · kopaṃ — anger

लब्ध्वा · labdhvā — having obtained

पैशाचपुङ्गवः · paiśācapuṅgavaḥ — best of Piśācas

घण्टां · ghaṇṭāṃ — bell

निनादयन् · ninādayan — ringing

कर्णे · karṇe — in the ear

दुद्राव · dudrāva — ran

रजताचलम् · rajatācalam — silver mountain

इत्युक्तः पैशाचपुङ्गवः परमं कोपं लब्ध्वा कर्णे घण्टां निनादयन् रजताचलम् दुद्राव।

thus addressed · extreme · anger · having obtained · best of Piśācas · bell · ringing · in the ear · ran · silver mountain

This verse depicts the emotional reaction of the Piśāca, showing how dogmatic attachment leads to anger, which serves as the catalyst for the journey to the final resolution at Kailāsa.

Śiva said:

tatra devaṃ mahādevaṃ rudraṃ candrakalādharam |

vyāghracarmāmbaradharaṃ nīlakaṇṭhaṃ vṛṣadhvajam

तत्र · tatra — there

देवम् · devam — the divine one

महादेवम् · mahādevam — the great Lord

रुद्रम् · rudram — Rudra

चन्द्रकलाधरम् · candrakalādharam — bearer of the crescent moon

व्याघ्रचर्माम्बरधरम् · vyāghracarmāmbaradharam — clad in tiger skin

नीलकण्ठम् · nīlakaṇṭham — the blue-throated one

वृषध्वजम् · vṛṣadhvajam — the one with the bull emblem

तत्र देवं महादेवं रुद्रं चन्द्रकलाधरं व्याघ्रचर्माम्बरधरं नीलकण्ठं वृषध्वजं ददर्श।

there · the divine one · the great Lord · Rudra · bearer of the crescent moon · clad in tiger skin · the blue-throated one · the one with the bull emblem

This verse introduces the majestic and terrifying form of Lord Śiva as perceived by Ghaṇṭākarṇa upon reaching Kailāsa. It establishes the divine atmosphere of the encounter, highlighting the iconic attributes of the Lord.

jaṭādharaṃ śāntamūrtiṃ bhasmoddhūlitavigraham |

cinmudrayā bodhayantaṃ paratattvaṃ munīn puraḥ

जटाधरम् · jaṭādharam — bearer of matted locks

शान्तमूर्तिम् · śāntamūrtim — the embodiment of peace

भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रहम् · bhasmoddhūlitavigraham — body smeared with sacred ash

चिन्मुद्रया · cinmudrayā — by the gesture of consciousness

बोधयन्तम् · bodhayantam — teaching

परतत्त्वम् · paratattvam — the supreme reality

मुनीन् · munīn — to the sages

पुरः · puraḥ — in front

सः जटाधरं शान्तमूर्तिं भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रहं चिन्मुद्रया पुरः मुनीन् परतत्त्वं बोधयन्तं ददर्श।

bearer of matted locks · the embodiment of peace · body smeared with sacred ash · by the gesture of consciousness · teaching · the supreme reality · to the sages · in front

This verse describes the meditative state of Śiva, emphasizing his role as the supreme teacher of wisdom. It sets the stage for the subsequent revelation of the truth regarding Viṣṇu's supremacy.

vaṭavṛkṣasya mūle tu niṣaṇṇaṃ vyāghracarmaṇi |

vīrāsanaṃ virūpākṣaṃ ghaṇṭākarṇo dadarśa tam

वटवृक्षस्य · vaṭavṛkṣasya — of the banyan tree

मूले · mūle — at the root

तु · tu — indeed

निषण्णम् · niṣaṇṇam — seated

व्याघ्रचर्मणि · vyāghracarmaṇi — on a tiger skin

वीरासनम् · vīrāsanam — in the vīrāsana posture

विरूपाक्षम् · virūpākṣam — the three-eyed one

घण्टाकर्णः · ghaṇṭākarṇaḥ — Ghaṇṭākarṇa

ददर्श · dadarśa — saw

तम् · tam — him

घण्टाकर्णः वटवृक्षस्य मूले व्याघ्रचर्मणि निषण्णं वीरासनस्थितं विरूपाक्षं तं ददर्श।

of the banyan tree · at the root · indeed · seated · on a tiger skin · in the vīrāsana posture · the three-eyed one · Ghaṇṭākarṇa · saw · him

This verse concludes the description of the scene, confirming that Ghaṇṭākarṇa has finally reached the presence of the Lord. The specific posture and location underscore the sanctity of the encounter.

Shiva said:

Listen, all you sages who desire liberation, with attention. Having churned all the scriptures, I speak only the truth.

śiva uvāca

śṛṇudhvaṃ munayaḥ sarve sāvadhānaṃ mumukṣavaḥ |

āloḍya sarvaśāstrāṇi satyameva vadāmyaham

शृणुध्वम् · śṛṇudhvam — listen

मुनयः · munayaḥ — O sages

सर्वे · sarve — all

सावधानम् · sāvadhānam — with attention

मुमुक्षवः · mumukṣavaḥ — those desiring liberation

आलोड्य · āloḍya — having churned/analyzed

सर्वशास्त्राणि · sarvaśāstrāṇi — all scriptures

सत्यमेव · satyameva — the truth only

वदामि · vadāmi — I speak

अहम् · aham — I

हे मुमुक्षवः मुनयः सर्वे, सावधानं शृणुध्वम्। अहं सर्वशास्त्राणि आलोड्य सत्यमेव वदामि।

listen · O sages · all · with attention · those desiring liberation · having churned/analyzed · all scriptures · the truth only · I speak · I

In this pivotal verse, Śiva breaks his silence to address the sages. By declaring that he has 'churned the scriptures,' he establishes his authority to reveal the ultimate truth of Hari's supremacy.

What is the use of other deities who bestow temporary fruits upon men? Hari alone should always be meditated upon by you who long for liberation.

kimanyairdevatairnṛṇāmanityaphaladāyakaiḥ |

harirekaḥ sadā dhyeyo bhavadbhirmokṣakāṅkṣibhiḥ

किम् · kim — what is the use

अन्यैः · anyaiḥ — other

देवतैः · devataiḥ — deities

नृणाम् · nṛṇām — for men

अनित्यफलदायकैः · anityaphaladāyakaiḥ — bestowers of temporary fruits

हरिः · hariḥ — Lord Hari

एकः · ekaḥ — alone

सदा · sadā — always

ध्येयः · dhyeyaḥ — to be meditated upon

भवद्भिः · bhavadbhiḥ — by you

मोक्षकाङ्क्षिभिः · mokṣakāṅkṣibhiḥ — by those desiring liberation

नृणाम् अनित्यफलदायकैः अन्यैः देवतैः किम्? मोक्षकाङ्क्षिभिः भवद्भिः हरिः एकः सदा ध्येयः।

what is the use · other · deities · for men · bestowers of temporary fruits · Lord Hari · alone · always · to be meditated upon · by you · by those desiring liberation

This verse serves as the theological climax of the chapter, where Śiva explicitly directs the seekers toward the worship of Hari, clarifying that all other worship is secondary to the goal of liberation.

Śrī Sadguru said:

As the Lord of Gaurī was speaking thus, Ghaṇṭākarṇa was astonished. He stood before Mahādeva with folded hands in devotion.

śrīsadgururuvāca

evaṃ vadati gaurīśe ghaṇṭākarṇastu vismitaḥ |

mahādevasya puratastasthau bhaktyā kṛtāñjaliḥ

एवम् · evam — thus

वदति · vadati — speaking

गौरीशे · gaurīśe — the Lord of Gaurī (Śiva)

घण्टाकर्णः · ghaṇṭākarṇaḥ — Ghaṇṭākarṇa

तु · tu — indeed

विस्मितः · vismitaḥ — astonished

महादेवस्य · mahādevasya — of Mahādeva

पुरतः · purataḥ — in front

तस्थौ · tasthau — stood

भक्त्या · bhaktyā — with devotion

कृताञ्जलिः · kṛtāñjaliḥ — with folded hands

गौरीशे एवम् वदति सति, घण्टाकर्णः विस्मितः सन् भक्त्या कृताञ्जलिः महादेवस्य पुरतः तस्थौ।

thus · speaking · the Lord of Gaurī (Śiva) · Ghaṇṭākarṇa · indeed · astonished · of Mahādeva · in front · stood · with devotion · with folded hands

This verse captures the transformative moment for Ghaṇṭākarṇa, whose previous hatred is replaced by astonishment and devotion upon hearing the truth directly from Śiva.

Then the two heroes, Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna, arrived there and bowed to the one who bears the moon on his head, placing their folded hands on their heads in devotion.

tadā tatrāgatau vīrau nematuścandraśekharam |

kṛṣṇārjunau bhaktipūrvaṃ mūrdhni kṛtvā'ñjaliṃ tataḥ

तदा · tadā — then

तत्र · tatra — there

आगतौ · āgatau — arrived

वीरौ · vīrau — the two heroes

नेमतुः · nematuḥ — bowed

चन्द्रशेखरम् · candrasekharam — the moon-crested one

कृष्णार्जुनौ · kṛṣṇārjunau — Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna

भक्तिपूर्वं · bhaktipūrvam — with devotion

मूर्ध्नि · mūrdhni — on the head

कृत्वा · kṛtvā — having placed

अञ्जलिम् · añjalim — folded hands

तदा तत्र आगतौ वीरौ कृष्णार्जुनौ भक्तिपूर्वं मूर्ध्नि अञ्जलिं कृत्वा चन्द्रशेखरं नेमतुः।

then · there · arrived · the two heroes · bowed · the moon-crested one · Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna · with devotion · on the head · having placed · folded hands

This verse marks the arrival of Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna, establishing their humility and reverence toward Śiva, which contrasts with the earlier arrogance of the Piśāca.

Śiva, along with his attendants, worshipped those two, Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna, knowing them to be the sages Nara and Nārāyaṇa descended to this world.

kṛṣṇārjunau tau pūjayāmāsa śivo nijagaṇaiḥ saha |

jñātvā'vatīrṇau loke'sminnaranārāyaṇāvṛṣī

कृष्णार्जुनौ · kṛṣṇārjunau — Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna

तौ · tau — those two

पूजयामास · pūjayāmāsa — worshipped

शिवः · śivaḥ — Śiva

निजगणैः · nijagaṇaiḥ — with his attendants

सह · saha — along with

ज्ञात्वा · jñātvā — knowing

अवत्तीर्णौ · avatīrṇau — descended

लोके · loke — in the world

अस्मिन् · asmin — this

नरनारायणावृषी · naranārāyaṇāvṛṣī — the sages Nara and Nārāyaṇa

शिवः तौ कृष्णार्जुनौ नरनारायणावृषी अस्मिन् लोके अवत्तीर्णौ ज्ञात्वा निजगणैः सह पूजयामास।

Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna · those two · worshipped · Śiva · with his attendants · along with · knowing · descended · in the world · this · the sages Nara and Nārāyaṇa

This verse reveals the divine recognition between the deities and the eternal sages Nara-Nārāyaṇa, reinforcing the unity of the divine purpose and the mutual respect between Śiva and the Lord's incarnations.

Pārtha (Arjuna), with affection, asked Śaṅkara his doubt: "How does pleasure for Śiva arise from the worship of Kṛṣṇa?"

papraccha śaṅkaraṃ pārthaḥ praṇayena svasaṃśayam |

kṛṣṇasya pūjayetyeva śivaprītiḥ kathaṃ bhavet

पप्रच्छ · papraccha — asked

शङ्करम् · śaṅkaram — Śaṅkara

पार्थः · pārthaḥ — Arjuna

प्रणयेन · praṇayena — with affection

स्वसंशयम् · svasaṃśayam — his own doubt

कृष्णस्य · kṛṣṇasya — of Kṛṣṇa

पूजया · pūjayā — by the worship

इत्येव · ityeva — thus

शिवप्रीतिः · śivaprītiḥ — pleasure of Śiva

कथम् · katham — how

भवेत् · bhavet — would arise

पार्थः प्रणयेन शङ्करं स्वसंशयम् पप्रच्छ - कृष्णस्य पूजया शिवप्रीतिः कथं भवेत्?

asked · Śaṅkara · Arjuna · with affection · his own doubt · of Kṛṣṇa · by the worship · thus · pleasure of Śiva · how · would arise

Arjuna's question serves to resolve the final doubt regarding the relationship between the worship of Kṛṣṇa and the pleasure of Śiva, setting the stage for the final theological instruction.

Then the Lord Śiva, whose vehicle is the bull, spoke to Dhanañjaya in the presence of all the sages.

tadā provāca bhagavān śivo vṛṣabhavāhanaḥ |

munīnāmapi sarveṣāṃ sannidhau taṃ dhanañjayam

तदा · tadā — then

प्रोवाच · provāca — spoke

भगवान् · bhagavān — the Lord

शिवः · śivaḥ — Śiva

वृषभवाहनः · vṛṣabhavāhanaḥ — the one with the bull vehicle

मुनीनाम् · munīnām — of the sages

अपि · api — even

सर्वेषाम् · sarveṣām — all

सन्निधौ · sannidhau — in the presence

तम् · tam — to him

धनञ्जयम् · dhanañjayam — Arjuna

तदा वृषभवाहनः भगवान् शिवः सर्वेषां मुनीनाम् अपि सन्निधौ तं धनञ्जयं प्रति प्रोवाच।

then · spoke · the Lord · Śiva · the one with the bull vehicle · of the sages · even · all · in the presence · to him · Arjuna

This verse prepares the reader for the definitive answer from Śiva, emphasizing the solemnity of the occasion by noting the presence of all the sages.

Śiva said:

Vāsudeva, Kṛṣṇa, is the universal form, the Lord of the entire universe. I, Brahmā, Śakra, and all the gods—He is indeed all of them.

śiva uvāca

viśvarūpo vāsudevaḥ kṛṣṇaḥ sarvajagatpatiḥ |

ahaṃ brahmā ca śakraśca sarve devāḥ sa eva hi

विश्वरूपः · viśvarūpaḥ — one who has the universe as his form

वासुदेवः · vāsudevaḥ — the son of Vasudeva, Kṛṣṇa

कृष्णः · kṛṣṇaḥ — Kṛṣṇa

सर्वजगत्पतिः · sarvajagatpatiḥ — the Lord of the entire universe

अहम् · aham — I

ब्रह्मा · brahmā — Lord Brahmā

च · ca — and

शक्रः · śakraḥ — Indra

सर्वे · sarve — all

देवाः · devāḥ — gods

सः · saḥ — He

एव · eva — indeed

हि · hi — certainly

वासुदेवः कृष्णः विश्वरूपः सर्वजगत्पतिः अस्ति। अहं ब्रह्मा शक्रः सर्वे देवाः च सः एव हि अस्ति।

one who has the universe as his form · the son of Vasudeva, Kṛṣṇa · Kṛṣṇa · the Lord of the entire universe · I · Lord Brahmā · and · Indra · all · gods · He · indeed · certainly

Śiva establishes the theological foundation of the chapter by declaring Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Reality, effectively resolving the conflict between sectarian worship and the ultimate truth of the Lord's supremacy.

Therefore, nothing higher than that Supreme Self is seen. Hence, by His worship alone, all the gods are worshipped.

tasmāttu na paraṃ kiñcit dṛśyate paramātmanaḥ |

tasmāttasyārcanenaiva sarve devāḥ samarcitāḥ

तस्मात् · tasmāt — therefore

तु · tu — indeed

न · na — not

परम् · param — higher

किञ्चित् · kiñcit — anything

दृश्यते · dṛśyate — is seen

परमात्मनः · paramātmanaḥ — than the Supreme Self

तस्य · tasya — his

अर्चनेन · arcanena — by worship

एव · eva — only

सर्वे · sarve — all

देवाः · devāḥ — gods

समर्चिताः · samarcitāḥ — are worshipped

तस्मात् परमात्मनः परं किञ्चित् न दृश्यते। तस्मात् तस्य अर्चनेन एव सर्वे देवाः समर्चिताः भवन्ति।

therefore · indeed · not · higher · anything · is seen · than the Supreme Self · his · by worship · only · all · gods · are worshipped

This verse clarifies that since all deities are manifestations of the Supreme Self, worshipping the source—Kṛṣṇa—automatically encompasses the worship of all other divine beings.

Those base men who, out of hatred, abandon Hari and worship me—though I am easily pleased (*Āśutoṣa*), O Pārtha, I am never pleased with them.

dveṣeṇa ye hariṃ tyaktvā māmarcanti narādhamāḥ |

āśutoṣo'pyahaṃ pārtha na tuṣyāmi kadācana

द्वेषेण · dveṣeṇa — out of hatred

ये · ye — those who

हरिम् · hariṃ — Hari

त्यक्त्वा · tyaktvā — having abandoned

माम् · mām — me

अर्चन्ति · arcanti — worship

नराधमाः · narādhamāḥ — the lowest of men

आशुतोषः · āśutoṣaḥ — easily pleased

अपि · api — even though

अहम् · aham — I

पार्थ · pārtha — O Arjuna

न · na — not

तुष्यामि · tuṣyāmi — am pleased

कदाचन · kadācana — ever

ये नराधमाः द्वेषेण हरिं त्यक्त्वा माम् अर्चन्ति, पार्थ, अहं आशुतोषः अपि कदाचन न तुष्यामि।

out of hatred · those who · Hari · having abandoned · me · worship · the lowest of men · easily pleased · even though · I · O Arjuna · not · am pleased · ever

Śiva sternly warns against sectarian hatred, explaining that even though he is easily pleased, he rejects those who worship him while harboring malice toward Hari.

Śrī Sadguru said:

Hearing the words of Śiva, Vijaya (Arjuna), his doubt dispelled, went again with Hari to the city named Hastināpura.

śrīsadgururuvāca

śivasya vacanaṃ śrutvā vijayaśchinnasaṃśayaḥ |

jagāma hariṇā sārdhaṃ hastinākhyaṃ puraṃ punaḥ

शिवस्य · śivasya — of Śiva

वचनम् · vacanaṃ — words

श्रुत्वा · śrutvā — having heard

विजयः · vijayaḥ — Arjuna

छिन्नसंशयः · chinnasaṃśayaḥ — one whose doubts are cut

जगाम · jagāma — went

हरिणा · hariṇā — with Hari

सार्धम् · sārdham — together

हस्तिनाख्यम् · hastinākhyam — named Hastināpura

पुरम् · puram — city

पुनः · punaḥ — again

शिवस्य वचनं श्रुत्वा छिन्नसंशयः विजयः हरिणा सार्धं हस्तिनाख्यं पुरं पुनः जगाम।

of Śiva · words · having heard · Arjuna · one whose doubts are cut · went · with Hari · together · named Hastināpura · city · again

The resolution of Arjuna's doubt marks the transition from theological inquiry to the practical application of the teaching, as he returns to his worldly duties with clarity.

Ghaṇṭākarṇa too, having attained firm devotion to Govinda and being prompted by Śiva himself, went to the holy place of Śrīvallabha.

ghaṇṭākarṇo'pi govinde dṛḍhāṃ bhaktimavāpya ca |

śrīvallabhakṣetramagācchivenaiva pracoditaḥ

घण्टाकर्णः · ghaṇṭākarṇaḥ — Ghaṇṭākarṇa

अपि · api — also

गोविन्दे · govinde — in Govinda

दृढाम् · dṛḍhāṃ — firm

भक्तिम् · bhaktim — devotion

अवाप्य · avāpya — having attained

च · ca — and

श्रीवल्लभक्षेत्रम् · śrīvallabhakṣetram — to Śrīvallabha Kṣetra

अगात् · agāt — went

शिवेन · śivena — by Śiva

एव · eva — only

प्रचोदितः · pracoditaḥ — prompted

घण्टाकर्णः अपि गोविन्दे दृढां भक्तिम् अवाप्य, शिवेन एव प्रचोदितः सन् श्रीवल्लभक्षेत्रम् अगात्।

Ghaṇṭākarṇa · also · in Govinda · firm · devotion · having attained · and · to Śrīvallabha Kṣetra · went · by Śiva · only · prompted

Ghaṇṭākarṇa's transformation from a hater of Viṣṇu to a devotee is completed by Śiva's instruction, directing him to the specific holy site of Śrīvallabha.

Here, having installed Lord Viṣṇu, the Lord Śrīvallabha, with devotion, the king of Piśācas worshipped him with devotion and attained liberation.

atra viṣṇuṃ pratiṣṭhāpya bhaktyā śrīvallabhaṃ prabhum |

ārādhayāmāsa bhaktyā muktiṃ prāpa piśācarāṭ

अत्र · atra — here

विष्णुम् · viṣṇuṃ — Lord Viṣṇu

प्रतिष्ठाप्य · pratiṣṭhāpya — having installed

भक्त्या · bhaktyā — with devotion

श्रीवल्लभम् · śrīvallabham — Śrīvallabha

प्रभुम् · prabhum — the Lord

आराधयामास · ārādhayāmāsa — worshipped

मुक्तिम् · muktim — liberation

प्राप · prāpa — attained

पिशाचराट् · piśācarāṭ — the king of Piśācas

अत्र पिशाचराट् विष्णुं श्रीवल्लभं प्रभुं प्रतिष्ठाप्य भक्त्या आराधयामास, मुक्तिं च प्राप।

here · Lord Viṣṇu · having installed · with devotion · Śrīvallabha · the Lord · worshipped · liberation · attained · the king of Piśācas

This verse highlights the efficacy of the Kṣetra; even a being as low as a Piśāca attains the highest goal of liberation through the worship of Śrīvallabha.

Who, desiring liberation from the terrible ocean of worldly existence, would not see Śrīvallabha, the ocean of mercy, who grants liberation even to a Piśāca?

śrīvallabhaṃ kṛpāsindhuṃ piśācasyāpi mokṣadam |

ko na paśyenmuktikāmo ghorasaṃsārasāgarāt

श्रीवल्लभम् · śrīvallabham — Śrīvallabha

कृपासिन्युम् · kṛpāsindhum — ocean of mercy

पिशाचस्य · piśācasya — of a Piśāca

अपि · api — even

मोक्षदम् · mokṣadam — giver of liberation

कः · kaḥ — who

न · na — not

पश्येत् · paśyet — would see

मुक्तिकामः · muktikāmaḥ — one desiring liberation

घोरसंसारसागरात् · ghorasaṃsārasāgarāt — from the terrible ocean of worldly existence

घोरसंसारसागरात् मुक्तिकामः कः जनः पिशाचस्य अपि मोक्षदं कृपासिन्धुं श्रीवल्लभं न पश्येत्?

Śrīvallabha · ocean of mercy · of a Piśāca · even · giver of liberation · who · not · would see · one desiring liberation · from the terrible ocean of worldly existence

The author rhetorically invites the reader to recognize the greatness of the Kṣetra, emphasizing that if a Piśāca can be saved, any sincere seeker can surely find liberation here.

By the grace of Śrīvallabha, a devotee shall attain liberation, after obtaining long life, health, wealth, and a happy life.

Thus ends the twenty-ninth chapter, named "The Glory of Śrīvallabha Kṣetra," in the Fifth Part of the Divyadeśavaibhavam, composed by Śrī Kṛṣṇapremi Mahāprabhu.

śrīvallabhaprasādena bhakto mokṣamavāpnuyāt |

āyurārogyamaiśvaryaṃ labdhvā ca sukhajīvanam

श्रीवल्लभप्रसादेन · śrīvallabhaprasādena — by the grace of Śrīvallabha

भक्तः · bhakto — the devotee

मोक्षम् · mokṣam — liberation

अवाप्नुयात् · avāpnuyāt — shall attain

आयुः · āyuḥ — long life

आरोग्यम् · ārogyam — health

ऐश्वर्यम् · aiśvaryam — wealth

लब्ध्वा · labdhvā — having obtained

च · ca — and

सुखजीवनम् · sukhajīvanam — happy life

भक्तः श्रीवल्लभप्रसादेन आयुः आरोग्यम् ऐश्वर्यं च लब्ध्वा सुखजीवनं प्राप्य मोक्षम् अवाप्नुयात्।

by the grace of Śrīvallabha · the devotee · liberation · shall attain · long life · health · wealth · having obtained · and · happy life

The chapter concludes with a promise of both material and spiritual prosperity, framing the Kṣetra as a holistic sanctuary for the devotee's well-being.