Book 3 - Adhyaya 29

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O best and noblest of birds, I shall now tell you the narrative as sequel to Pravaha, hear attentively. At the beginn¬ ing of creation Dharma was born of the body of Brahma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

He came to be known as Dharma because he sustain¬ ed the noble by gentle treatment. He became the son of the solar deity and attained the designation of Yama.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

As a god, Yama ts assigned the duty of ruling over the Dead. He is called the father of the Dead. He admonishes the sinners and appreciates the virtuous. Since he administers Justice according to traditional law he is known as Dharmaraja.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Formerly, she forced her way out of the nails of the left feet of Visnu whose symbol is sacrifice. In the beginning she broke through the upper part of the cosmic egg.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

She rushed into the belly of the lord the destroyer of the sins of the people and purified herself by contact with the filament of his lotus-feet. She destroys impurities by her very sight, touch, bath and creates devotion for the feet of Visnu, She is as white in complexion as the rays of the moon. Her eyes resemble those of the fish. She is worthy ofworship. Whosoever remembers her as rising from the feet of Hari attains liberation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Indra too, who drank in the heap of breath pressed, with hands, by the wind-god was not able to bear her upon his head.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O lord of birds, Gahga had four forms. As the wife of chief physician Janendra she was called Abhisecani.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

In her second form she became the wife of Santanu. As the wife of Suena, a monkey-chief, she was called Susena.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

This information on the holy river of North India is peculiar to this Purina. The spirited enthusiasm displayed in the description and the narrative of this river indicates that the writer of this section might have lived on its bank.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

One should never nourish his own sexual orgzui but should ever devote oneself to the phallic emblem of Siva. One should not attach oneself to the vagina of a woman. If he gives up his thought on vagina he becomes detached and attains liberation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Parjanyais always detached. O best of birds, Parjanya is, therefore, Yama. In this way sage Sarabha too is called antaka. He too is Yama.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The devotees of Hari should dissociate from those who are devoid of devotion for Visnu and as such are considered to be inferior in society. He should avoid their company.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Holding rope in her hand, she could ascend a place, she was called Rohini. Sarhjfia was the consort of Aditya. She was of the very nature of Narayana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Because she knowing made up her mind she was called Sarhjfia, the consort of the solar deity. Virat is the presid¬ ing deity of the universe, therefore, he is called Virat.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The six rivers Gahga, etc., are equal in merit to one another, each one of the group being neither superior nor infe¬ rior to the other. They purify the principal Agni. The river Gahga is always auspicious.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Even by the knowledge of the sanctity of these puri¬ fying streams a devotee attains merit. Lord Kesava is extremely pleased thereby. Svaha, the consort of Agni is inferior to Gahga but superior to Sarhjna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

A spiritual power (energy) in the form of earth moves slowly but ceaselessly. That power is called Sanaiscara. It is inferior to Usa by ten per cent virtues.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Puskala or Puskara of the form of activity is the twin brother of Sani. He presides over law and order. He is com¬ paratively gentle and inferior to l§anaiscara by ten per cent virtues.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Since he delights Visnu by his devotion and sports in the Puskara lake he is known as Puskala among the people.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O lord of birds, now I shall tell you about those acti¬ vities which are delightful to the lord. A person should rise early in the morning and remember lord Hari Narayana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

He should bow to Tulasi and remember Visnu and his consort Laksrni, At the call of nature, while evacuating bowels he should remember Kesava of the form of apdna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the time of purification he should remember Tri- vikrama, sipping waters of the Ganges. At the time of cleansing the teeth, he should remember Hari pervading the moon.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the washing of the mouth he should remember Madhava. At the itching of cows he should remember Govardhana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the milking of cows, or when the fruits of merito¬ rious actions accomplished in the several previous births are ripened or at the touch of cows he should remember Gopala- vallabha (the beloved of cowherds—lord Sri Krina.)

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Pufkara or Pufkata —a holy place of pilgrimage in Ajmer. The present texi refers to Pufkara Idkt which was sacred to Brahmi who performed penance here. The Garuda Pur&Oa refers to Pufkala, the twin-brother of anaiscara who abides in the pool and propitiates Vifou byis wondrous aports.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

He who does not give mouthful of food to the cow or does not tend it properly, can never pass a good, comfortable life. He is like an outcaste in the village.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he bathes in waters mixed with the particles of earth from the sacred places of pilgrimage he should also remember Hari. When he puts sect marks on the forehead he should remember the twelve names of lord Visnu beginning with Kesava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

In practising certain positions {mudrds) of his fingers he should remember lord Visnu adorned with conch, disc, mace, lotus, meteor, etc.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

In the evening when he performs Sandhya he-should remember Rama. While performing a Sraddha he should remember Acyuta, Ananta and Govinda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

In the performance of five sacrifices Prana, etc., he should remember Aniruddha. When he offers oblations to the fire he should remember Vasudeva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he goes on fast he should remember Hari pervading Vayu. When he wears dress he should' remember Upend ra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he goes on fast or at the time of Vaiivadeva or other sacrifices or at the time of besmearing' body with the

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he thrice utters the name of sacred places of pilgrimage he should remember Krsna, Rama and Vyasa respec¬ tively. When he pours water out of the conch he should remem¬ ber Mukunda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he offers undiluted food to Govinda, at each mouthful of food he should remember Govinda. When he par¬ takes of food, at each core of the eatable he should remember Acyuta concentratcdly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Whan he partakes of Vegetables he should remember Dhanvantari. When he eats food offered by another he should remember Pandurahga.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he eats butter he should remember the dancing Krsna. When he eats curd he should remember the premeval lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he drinks milk he should remember Gopala Krsna, lord Srinivasa, Visnu. When he eats food fried in the oil or ghee he should remember Vyahkatesa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he partakes of grapes, pomegranates, banana, mango, orange, cocoanut or other fruits he should remember Balakrsna. When he drinks a good drink he should remember Nrsiriiha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he drinks the ambrosial waters of the Ganges he should remember Visnu, the source of Gahga.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When indulging in intercourse with his consort he should remember Visnu playing with the Gopis' pair of breasts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he sings devotional songs he should remember Hari playing upon Venu. He should always utter the name Hari.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he plucks the leaves of Tulasi he should utter 'Rama, Rama*. When he cuts off a leaf he should remember

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When he bows to Visnu, the lord of lords, he should remember Vi?nu pervading Sesa. When he is in council with his ministers he should remember Narasiihha Narayana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Therefore, O lord of birds, he who hears with faith this incomparable narrative of Puskara, in all its details, is attracted to Dharma which creates devotion for the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The birth of one who never touches a cow, does not know how to milk a cow, and does not care for cows is called meaningless.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

For one who does not give a mouthful to a cow or nourish cows there is no goal, none at all; he is held to be like a village outcaste.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

While a calf is suckling one should remember the child Krishna; while churning curd one should remember Hari, the support of the churning rod.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the time of bathing with earth one should remember Hari as Varaha; when applying the upright marks, Keshava and the rest, the twelve.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When wearing the seals one should remember the bearer of conch, discus and mace, the lotus, the Narayana seal, and Kruddholka and the rest.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the twilight rite, best of birds, one should remember Shri Rama; at the time of shraddha one should remember Achyuta, Ananta and Govinda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

In the five oblations to the breaths one should remember Aniruddha and the others; at the time of offering food one should remember Vasudeva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the time of sipping water before eating, Hari within Vayu; at the time of putting on clothes one should remember Hari as Upendra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When putting on the sacred thread one should remember Narayana called Vamana; and at the time of the arati one should properly remember Vishnu called Parashurama.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the sipping of water, at the time of the Vaishvadeva, in other oblations and when applying ash, one should remember with devotion and great reverence Narayana called Rama, son of Jamadagni.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the time of taking holy water three times, one should remember Krishna, Rama and Vyasadeva in turn; and at the time of lifting the conch-water, always remember the form of Mukunda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

With every mouthful one should remember the one called Govinda, the pure food; at the time of taking each item of food, O lord of birds, one should rightly remember Achyuta.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the time of eating vegetables and the like one should always remember Dhanvantari; and when enjoying food from others, one should rightly remember Vishnu as Panduranga.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When eating fresh butter one should rightly remember Krishna called Tandava; when eating curd-rice one should always remember the supreme ancient one, Gopala-Krishna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Likewise, at the time of eating milk-rice one should rightly remember Hari as Shrinivasa; when eating food cooked in fine oil and ghee, one should remember Vyankatesha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Grapes, jambu, bananas, mangoes, oranges and pomegranates — when enjoying fine plantains, coconuts and amla, one should remember the child Krishna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the time of drinking a fine beverage one should rightly remember Vishnu called Narasimha; at the time of drinking the nectar of the Ganga, remember Vishnu, the Ganga's father.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the time of setting out one should remember Narayana, whose mount is Tarkshya, beyond qualities, of universal form; at the time of kissing one's sons and others, one should remember Krishna with the flute in hand.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the time of intimacy with one's own wife, always remember Hari who sports with the gopis; at the time of chewing betel, always remember Hari as Vasudeva called Pradyumna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At bedtime always remember Hari in Vishnu's form called Sankarshana; at the time of sleep remember Padmanabha, and at the time of stories Hari in the form of Vyasa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the time of singing remember the flute-song, and always say "Hari, Hari." At the time of plucking the holy tulasi, remember "Shri Rama, Rama."

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the time of plucking flowers and the like, rightly remember Hari called Kapila; in circumambulation always remember Hari dwelling in Garuda, O lord of birds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the time of bowing to Vishnu, God of gods, remember Vishnu reclining on Shesha; at the time of good counsel remember Narasimha, and always remember Narayana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

When the completion of rites is made, one should rightly remember Hari as Vasudeva. Rites performed in this way please Hari.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Performing these properly, Pushkara became dear to Hari.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

From this, lord of birds, comes the rite that has been described. Whoever hears with faith the incomparable story of Pushkara will always be joyful in the dharma that pleases Hari.