Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 161
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
मनसा प्रीयमाणेन समभ्यर्च्येदमब्रवीत् । कृतार्थोऽहं भद्रमते सफलं मम जन्म च ॥ ६१ ॥
manasā prīyamāṇena samabhyarcyedamabravīt | kṛtārtho'haṃ bhadramate saphalaṃ mama janma ca || 61 ||
وقد سُرَّ قلبُه، فعبده على الوجه اللائق ثم قال: «يا صاحبَ الرأي النبيل، لقد اكتملتُ؛ بل إن مولدي أيضًا قد صار مثمرًا مباركًا»۔
A devotee/disciple addressing a revered sage/teacher (contextual speaker within Narada Purana’s dialogue tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It declares that sincere inner joy and reverent worship culminate in kṛtārthatā—life’s purpose being achieved—so that one feels one’s very birth has become meaningful.
Bhakti is shown as heartfelt (manasā) and expressed through worship (samabhyarcya); the devotee’s sense of fulfillment arises from loving reverence rather than mere external performance.
The verse emphasizes correct devotional conduct (ācāra) and intentionality in worship—more a dharmic practice principle than a technical Vedanga like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa.