Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 6
Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
शिवपूजारतो वाऽपि विष्णुपूजापरोऽपि वा । यत्र तिष्टति तत्रैव लक्ष्मीः सर्वाश्च देवताः ॥ ६ ॥
śivapūjārato vā'pi viṣṇupūjāparo'pi vā | yatra tiṣṭati tatraiva lakṣmīḥ sarvāśca devatāḥ || 6 ||
কেউ শিবপূজায় রত হোক বা বিষ্ণুপূজায় নিবেদিত—যেখানে এমন ভক্ত বাস করেন, সেখানেই লক্ষ্মী ও সকল দেবতা অধিষ্ঠান করেন।
Narada (teaching in dialogue context with the Sanatkumara tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
The verse teaches that sincere devotion (bhakti) sanctifies the devotee’s dwelling: divine auspiciousness (Lakṣmī) and the supportive presence of all devas are said to abide where true worship of Śiva or Viṣṇu is established.
It emphasizes devotion over sectarian division: worship of either Śiva or Viṣṇu, when done with dedication, brings divine proximity and blessings—indicating bhakti as an inclusive and effective path.
The practical takeaway is ritual application (kalpa-oriented practice): regular pūjā and disciplined worship are presented as the actionable means, rather than technical Vedāṅga topics like vyākaraṇa or jyotiṣa.