Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 25
Jyotiṣa-saṅgraha: Varga-vibhāga, Bala-nirṇaya, Garbha-phala, Āyuḥ-gaṇanā
त्रिकोणात्सांत्यधाधर्मायुः सुखखोद्यपः सुहृत् । जीवो जीवज्ञौ सितज्ञौ व्यर्का व्याराः क्रमादमी ॥ २५ ॥
trikoṇātsāṃtyadhādharmāyuḥ sukhakhodyapaḥ suhṛt | jīvo jīvajñau sitajñau vyarkā vyārāḥ kramādamī || 25 ||
ত্রিকোণ থেকে ক্রমে জন্মে শান্তি, ধর্মের ভিত্তি, আয়ু, সুখ, উন্নতিকর যথোচিত উদ্যোগ, এবং সুহৃদ (সত্য মিত্র)। তারপর জীব, জীবজ্ঞ, এবং শুদ্ধ (শ্বেত) তত্ত্বজ্ঞ—এগুলোও ক্রমান্বয়ে বর্ণিত॥২৫॥
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in Moksha-dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It presents a stepwise inner progression: from a threefold foundation one gains tranquillity and dharma-support, which mature into longevity and happiness, culminating in deeper self-knowledge—moving from the jīva to the knower of the jīva and purity-consciousness.
Though expressed as a graded inner map, the sequence aligns with bhakti-sādhana: purification brings peace and dharmic steadiness; sustained right effort yields well-being; and mature devotion ripens into insight into the self (jīva) and the higher knowing principle—supporting steadfast Vishnu-bhakti in Narada Purana teachings.
The verse is primarily Moksha-dharma/yogic psychology rather than a direct Vedāṅga rule; practically, it emphasizes disciplined udyama (right effort) and sattva-based purification—principles that also guide correct ritual conduct (kalpa) and ethical observance (dharma-śāstra) in Narada Purana rituals.