Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 4
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
हरिभक्तिपरो यत्र तत्र ब्रह्मा हरिः शिवः । देवाः सिद्धा मुनीश्वाश्च नित्यं तिष्टंति सत्तमाः ॥ ४ ॥
haribhaktiparo yatra tatra brahmā hariḥ śivaḥ | devāḥ siddhā munīśvāśca nityaṃ tiṣṭaṃti sattamāḥ || 4 ||
حيثما وُجد من هو مُخلصٌ في بهاكتي لهاري، فهناك بعينه برهما وهاري وشيفا؛ وهناك أيضًا تقيم الديفات والسِدّهات وأفضلُ المونِيّين على الدوام.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada on the supremacy of Vishnu-bhakti)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It declares that sincere devotion to Hari sanctifies a place so completely that it becomes equivalent to a divine assembly—graced by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and exalted beings.
Bhakti is shown as a direct spiritual force: the devotee’s presence and practice attract divine grace and holy company, indicating that devotion itself creates a sacred tirtha-like atmosphere.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana or Jyotisha) is taught in this verse; the practical takeaway is prioritizing daily Hari-bhakti (japa, kirtana, puja) as the core discipline that consecrates one’s home and mind.