Scripture Sings Before the King of Tirthas
Ayodhya Kanda, Doha 105
Doha 105 · Movement 2 of 2
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The virtuous, the saintly, and the inwardly pure gather in service at Prayag. Their cherished aims find fulfillment where sacred currents meet and the whole realm is ordered by truth and faith.
Its praise is not left to human pilgrims alone. Vedas and Puranas stand like court bards, proclaiming the spotless multitude of its qualities. Revelation itself seems to take up song before this king among places of pilgrimage.
The tableau turns geography into spiritual sovereignty. Service is the way of entry, purity the capacity to receive, and scripture the witness to what the confluence gives. Beneath visible waves moves an ancient chorus, naming the sanctity that generations continue to approach with folded hands.
Around Prayag's confluence, saints serve and scriptures sing as though every sacred word has come to praise its king.
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सेवहिं सुकृति साधु सुचि पावहिं सब मनकाम। बंदी बेद पुरान गन कहहिं बिमल गुन ग्राम।।105।।
The virtuous and pure-hearted serve Him and receive all their heart's desires. The bards, the Vedas, and the hosts of Puranas sing His spotless glory.