Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 35
Gṛhastha-praveśa: Vivāha-bheda, Ācāra-śauca, Śrāddha-kāla, and Vaiṣṇava-lakṣaṇa
शिरोभ्यंगावशिष्टेन तैलेनांगं न लेपयेत् । तांबूलमशुचिं नाद्यात्तथा सुप्तं न बोधयेत् ॥ ३५ ॥
śirobhyaṃgāvaśiṣṭena tailenāṃgaṃ na lepayet | tāṃbūlamaśuciṃ nādyāttathā suptaṃ na bodhayet || 35 ||
শিরো‑অভ্যঙ্গের পরে অবশিষ্ট তেল দিয়ে দেহে লেপন করবে না। অশুচি অবস্থায় তাম্বূল খাবে না; আর ঘুমন্তকে জাগাবে না।
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada the norms of sadācāra and śauca)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It teaches śauca (purity) and sadācāra (right conduct): bodily hygiene, ritual cleanliness before consumption, and non-harmful behavior toward others—foundational disciplines that support dharma and worship.
Bhakti is strengthened by disciplined living: maintaining cleanliness and considerate conduct removes distractions and offenses, making one fit for pūjā, japa, and remembrance of the Lord with a sattvic mind.
It reflects Kalpa-style practical discipline—rules of conduct and purity that govern daily life and ritual readiness (what to consume, when, and in what state of cleanliness).