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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 691
शब्द:
Simple Meaning:
From *teertha* (sacred ford, holy place) + *kaara* (maker/creator); "He Who Creates Sacred Places of Pilgrimage" - all truly sacred spots on earth are holy because of His presence; He is the divine force that makes any place a *teertha*.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Identifies Vishnu as the originator of all sacred places and pilgrimage sites. **Mythological Interpretation<br> A tirtha (holy place) is literally a "crossing point" - a place where one can cross from material to spiritual existence. Vishnu creates tirthas through His presence and pastimes. Wherever the Lord has appeared or performed His leelas becomes a sacred site. Ayodhya is holy because of Rama's presence, Mathura and Vrindavan because of Krishna's pastimes, Badrinath because of Nara-Narayana's meditation. The Ganga emerged from His feet, making all places she touches into tirthas. Beyond physical locations, the Lord Himself is the supreme tirtha - the ultimate crossing point to spiritual realization. Sadhu-sanga (association with devotees) is also called tirtha because devotees carry the Lord in their hearts. The scriptures state that all holy places come to bathe in the dust of a pure devotee's feet, for they carry the presence of Tirthakrit Himself.
विवेचन:
जो तीर्थांना पावन करणारा, तीर्थमार्ग दाखविणारा आहे, तो तीर्थकरः. जिथे त्याचे स्मरण होते ते ठिकाणच पवित्र बनते. तो बाह्य तीर्थांबरोबरच अंतःकरणातील पावित्र्याचाही मार्ग उघडतो.
अर्थ:
“तीर्थस्थळ निर्माण करणारा किंवा तीर्थयात्रा करणारा”
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Tirthakaraya Namah।